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Tage Thompson, Peyton Krebs lead Sabres past Devils

Tage Thompson and Peyton Krebs each had a goal and an assist for the Buffalo Sabres in a 2-1 win against the host New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves for the Sabres in his return after missing five games with a lower-body injury.

Buffalo Sabres News / Two in the Box / February 25

Attention Shifts to Kekäläinen as the Sabres Return

Hopefully the Sabres savored the much needed rest offered by the Olympic break, because there will be no room for relaxation over the next five weeks. Buffalo’s run into the Olympic break was no easy lift, playing 14 games in 26 days with virtually every one of them carrying significant stakes in the jam packed Eastern Conference playoff race.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 25

Sabres’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Buffalo Sabres are one of the great stories of the 2025-26 season. Frozen out of the playoffs since 2011, the Sabres (32-19-6) have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL since mid-December.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25

Sabres Announce Multiple IR Moves

The Buffalo Sabres have sorted out their injuries ahead of their return to action on Wednesday night. Forwards Joshua Norris and Joshua Dunne, as well as goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, have been activated from injured reserve and will be available for Wednesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / February 25

Grading the Sabres’ Olympians’ Performances at the 2026 Games

The 2026 Olympic Games in Italy were a marvel to behold for all hockey fans around the world. From the clutch moments to the ones that brought on heartbreak for so many others, there was a little something for everyone.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / February 25

Sabres Should Be Fueled By Olympic Success

The 2026 Olympic Games ended in dramatic fashion, a finale that only Hollywood could have imagined. Connor Hellebuyck did his best Dominik Hasek impression, carrying the Americans on his back to the country’s first gold medal since 1980.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 24

Sabres visit Devils seeking to restart momentum from before break

Refreshed after the NHL's break for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the Buffalo Sabres hope to pick up where they left off and continue their push for the playoffs when they visit the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday in Newark, N.J.

Anton Wahlberg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24

Sabres Recall Anton Wahlberg

The Sabres announced they’ve recalled center prospect Anton Wahlberg from AHL Rochester. He’s expected to make his NHL debut tomorrow against the Devils with Zach Benson and Jordan Greenway both banged up.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 24

Sweden’s Rasmus Dahlin says lack of overtime playing time was coach’s decision

Sweden’s top defenseman, Rasmus Dahlin, spoke out about being left on the bench during Team Sweden’s overtime in the men’s hockey quarterfinal loss to Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 24

Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gauging Tage Thompson’s availability on USA gold medal celebrations

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff isn’t exactly sure when Tage Thompson will return after helping Team USA win gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 23

Sabres’ Alex Tuch shrugs off trade noise before deadline

The Buffalo Sabres are in a playoff spot with around 10 days to go until the NHL Trade Deadline. The Sabres have a chance to end the longest active playoff drought in the league.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 24

Swedish players speak out against Olympic playing time

Of all the teams that competed at the Olympics, no team has more reason to be dissatisfied with its result than Team Sweden. Widely tabbed as the third most talented team in the tournament behind the United States and Canada, the Swedes did not even play for a medal after falling to Team USA in overtime in the quarterfinal.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 23

Sabres To Activate Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Josh Norris From IR

The Sabres are expected to have goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and center Joshua Norris back in the lineup when their schedule resumes against the Devils on Wednesday, according to the team’s daily injury report.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / February 23

Luukkonen, Norris available for Sabres’ road trip

The Buffalo Sabres are set to get some reinforcements coming out of the Olympic break, as center Josh Norris and goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will be available for the Sabres during their road trip, according to head coach Lindy Ruff.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 23

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Updates, Practice Resumes & More

The 2026 Winter Olympics have concluded, with the USA defeating Canada in an overtime thriller 2-1, with Jack Hughes scoring the golden goal for the USA’s first gold medal in men’s hockey in the Olympics since 1980.

NHL News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 23

Geno Auriemma shouts out UConn alum Tage Thompson for gold medal

When it comes to basketball, UConn might be at the top for how successful they’ve been throughout the years, especially on the women’s basketball side.

Zach Benson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Sabres’ Zach Benson Not Expected To Return This Week

The NHL’s three-week break wasn’t long enough for a top Buffalo Sabres forward to kick the injury bug. Winger Zach Benson is not expected to play in the team’s return from the Olympic break due to an undisclosed issue separate from his recent upper-body injury, head coach Lindy Ruff told NHL.com’s Heather Engel.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / February 22