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Sabres’ win over Lightning a statement to fear them come playoff time

One of the wildest games we have seen in a long time could serve as a launching pad for one team to go from playoff hopeful to legitimate threat. The Buffalo Sabres came away with a spirited 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning to take over first place in the Atlantic Division.

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Rochester Amerks loan Sabres prospect Nikita Novikov to Kings’ AHL affiliate

The Rochester Americans today loaned Buffalo Sabres defense prospect Nikita Novikov to the Ontario Reign and received forward Kaleb Lawrence back from the Los Angeles’ Kings AHL affiliate back in a corresponding move.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 9

Sabres Ready to Snap Historic Postseason Nightmare

The nightmare is almost over. After 14 agonizing seasons watching from home, the Buffalo Sabres stand on the verge of ending the longest playoff drought in NHL history.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / March 9

Sabres’ Culture Has Finally Changed

There is no atmosphere quite like KeyBank Arena when the Buffalo Sabres are playing meaningful hockey. After a furious comeback, the building was practically shaking as the Sabres defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday 8-7.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Craig Button News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Buffalo Sabres: NHL Analyst Craig Button Believes That They Have Been the Best Team in the NHL Since December

At the beginning of the 2025-2026 NHL season, the Buffalo Sabres appeared as if they were going to be heading for another miserable season. Buffalo has not made the playoffs since the 2010-2011 NHL season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Larry Brown Sports / March 9

Rasmus Dahlin had an amazing message after beating the Lightning

Rasmus Dahlin is relishing the success the Buffalo Sabres are having in the 2025-26 NHL season. The job is far from done for the Sabres, but for a franchise that is closing in on a sure spot in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011, what Buffalo has accomplished thus far is giving Dahlin all the feels.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 9

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 8-7 Win Over the Lightning

The last week has been an exciting one for the Buffalo Sabres and their fans. A wild trade deadline that saw one almost-blockbuster and a follow-up trade that addressed a major area of need for the team.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / March 9

Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres win fight-filled thriller over Lightning, move into first place: ‘I’m so fired up’

BUFFALO – Early in the second period of the most intense, meaningful and entertaining Sabres game in close to a generation, Brandon Hagel began bullying captain Rasmus Dahlin in front of the Tampa Bay Lightning net.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 9

Sabres, Lightning combine for most goals and penalties in a game since 1994

Do we possibly have a new rivalry in the works? No one would have expected an early March game between the the Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning to be must-watch hockey, but as the two teams are in a dogfight for the top spot in the Atlantic Division, it may now be a marquee event.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 8

Sabres shock Lightning as teams combine for NHL season-high 15 goals

Josh Doan's second power-play goal capped a manic third period as the Buffalo Sabres rallied from a pair of two-goal deficits and took over first place in the Atlantic Division with a wild 8-7 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 8

Sabres take over first place with win vs. Lightning

Sabres take over first place with Game-of-the-Year win vs. Lightning

The Buffalo Sabres are back, and they proved it again on Sunday in an 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning that put them into sole possession of first-place in the NHL's Atlantic Division.

Penguins complete historic comeback without Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin

Surging Stars rebound from Friday setback, nip Blackhawks in OT

Red Wings' John Gibson, Cam Talbot combine to blank Devils

Avalanche edge Wild in shootout for fifth straight win

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog (lower body) week-to-week

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 8

Atlantic Division lead on line when Lightning, Sabres meet

The Buffalo Sabres went all-in at the trade deadline on Friday to toughen up for the postseason, and they kept winning in the process. Owners of an NHL-high streak of six wins, they added to their roster then beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Saturday night to open a five-game homestand.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 7

Sabres notch 6th straight win with victory over Predators

Tage Thompson extended his career-high point streak to 10 games as the Buffalo Sabres held on to defeat the Nashville Predators 3-1 for their sixth straight win.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Grading the Sabres’ 2026 Trade Deadline Acquisitions

It was a strange feeling to be a Buffalo Sabres fan on trade deadline day this season. For once, they were not selling, and they weren’t stuck in limbo, wondering if they should buy or sell.

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Logan Stanley News / Daily Faceoff / March 7

Updating our 2026 Stanley Cup picks after the NHL trade deadline

The NHL Trade Deadline has passed, and the arms race is complete. After assessing all the upgrades made leaguewide…Who is your updated Stanley Cup pick, post deadline?

NHL trade-deadline winners, losers: Avalanche go all-in; Ducks get huge addition

Leafs' Auston Matthews: 'We owe it to the fans who come and watch us play'

Craig Conroy has re-stocked the Flames' cupboards like never before

Why trading Conor Garland made sense for the Canucks

Blues GM Doug Armstrong disappointed about Colton Parayko trade leak

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6

NHL's goalie interference problem is becoming an embarrassment

NHL's goalie interference problem is becoming league-wide embarrassment

Replay review in sports is supposed to fix things. It is not supposed to make things more difficult or even embarrass the league. But the NHL's attempt to legislate goaltender interference is proving to be a major problem for the league, and everybody is getting tired of it.

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin hit with big suspension for slashing Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin

Penguins share big Sidney Crosby update amid injury recovery

Penguins acquire Elmer Soderblom from Red Wings for draft pick

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Blues GM Doug Armstrong disappointed about Colton Parayko trade leak

St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong voiced his displeasure Friday with leaked reports of a proposed trade between his team and the Buffalo Sabres that centered around defenseman Colton Parayko.

NHL teams seem to be using the public to pressure players into waiving no-trade clauses

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Devon Levi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Sabres Shopping Devon Levi

With the Sabres carrying three goalies all season long, there hasn’t been a place for youngster Devon Levi. Once viewed as their netminder of the future, now, it appears that he’s a trade chip. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports (Twitter link) that the Sabres are now shopping the 24-year-old.

Sam Carrick News / Inside The Rink / March 6

Buffalo Sabres Acquire Sam Carrick

The Buffalo Sabres have started to make trades as they are now tied with the Lightning for first place in the Atlantic Division. They first acquired two pieces from the Winnipeg Jets to address their blue line after Colton Parayko wouldn’t waive his no-movement clause.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6

Sabres Make a Significant Move to Bolster Their Blue Line

The Buffalo Sabres made a significant move to improve their blue line ahead of Friday’s final day in the 2026 NHL trade deadline. The Sabres were active in trade discussions, many of which fell apart (Robert Thomas and Colton Parayko).

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6

Selfish play from Evgeni Malkin could have big impact on Penguins

Malkin's reckless play impacted Thursday's game and could put his team in a tough spot over the next few games.

Penguins share big Sidney Crosby update amid injury recovery

Sabres’ Colton Parayko trade falls through

NHL teams seem to be using the public to pressure players into waiving no-trade clauses

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / LWOSports.com / March 5

Buffalo Sabres' Success Biggest Storyline of NHL Season

Without question, the biggest storyline heading into the NHL season’s stretch drive are the Buffalo Sabres bid to prove the critics wrong by ending their ugly 14 year-playoff drought.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3

Sabres Interested In Rasmus Ristolainen

The Sabres have been connected to the defense market this spring, preferably a right-shot name, as they already have an excess of high-end left-shot options.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Insider Believes Buffalo Seeking A Reunion With Top D-Man

The Buffalo Sabres are looking to ensure that its 14-year-long streak of missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs ends this season. The Sabres currently sit second in the Atlantic Division; they hold a seven-point lead on the Washington Capitals, who are the closest team not currently in a playoff position.

Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27

'Going For It': Sabres Have Made Their Decision on Alex Tuch

The Buffalo Sabres are sticking with Alex Tuch and will not be moving the forward ahead of the trade deadline on March 6. At least that’s the thought days out.