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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 19
After special season, Sabres understand success isn’t guaranteed next year 
BUFFALO – The Sabres boast one of the NHL’s deepest, most talented and youngest rosters. On paper at least, they look poised to enjoy success in the coming years following a breakout season in which they ended their NHL-record 14-year playoff drought, won the Atlantic Division and came within one goal of reaching the Eastern Conference final.
Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19
Sabres’ Alex Tuch’s agent weighs in on free agency interest after dreadful playoff performance
The Buffalo Sabres are dealing with the heartbreak of having been defeated in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal by the divisional rival Montreal Canadiens on Monday night.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19
Sabres’ Alex Lyon knows he owes Ukka-Pekka Luukkonen big time
The season for the Buffalo Sabres, which was the best season that the club had had since they last made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2011, ended in stunning disappointment at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Zach Benson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19
Sabres’ Zach Benson non-committal on contract talks after Game 7 loss to Canadiens
Unfortunately for the Buffalo Sabres, their incredible season that began with one of the most stunning turnarounds in recent NHL memory came to a close on Monday night at the hands of the divisional rival Montreal Canadiens.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Devon Levi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19
Sabres Likely To Explore Moving Devon Levi
For the last little while, there has been growing speculation that the Buffalo Sabres will move on from netminder Devon Levi relatively soon. Those rumors aren’t going away anytime soon.
Jiri Kulich News / Daily Faceoff / May 19
Sabres’ Jiri Kulich says he had procedure to remove blood clot
Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich confirmed Tuesday that he underwent a procedure to remove a blood clot that sidelined him for all but 12 games in the 2025-26 season.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19
Insider Reports Sabres and Former Top Prospect Parting Ways
The Buffalo Sabres’ goaltending fell apart when they needed it most in the second round against the Montreal Canadiens. Lindy Ruff’s team was getting strong play from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Alex Lyon, and Colten Ellis all season, but it all fell apart for Luukkonen and Lyon against the Habs.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 19
How do the Sabres navigate their goaltending carousel for next season?
The Buffalo Sabres lost their second-round Game 7 matchup against the Montreal Canadiens Monday night, dropping a 3-2 overtime decision on home ice. It capped off a magical 2025-26 campaign for the Sabres, a team that went from missing the playoffs for well over a decade to winning the Atlantic Division for the first time in nearly 20 years.
Konsta Helenius News / Daily Faceoff / May 19
Sabres’ Konsta Helenius joins Finland for 2026 World Championship
A young and rising prospect is set to represent his country once again. On Tuesday, the Finnish Ice Hockey Association announced that Buffalo Sabres forward Konsta Helenius will join the men’s national team roster for the remainder of the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship.
Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19
Following Sabres Elimination in Playoffs, What Now for Alex Tuch?
The sting of a Game 7 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens may linger in Buffalo—but it won’t take long for people to start asking questions about what comes next for some of the bigger names on the Sabers roster, especially Alex Tuch.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 19
The Sabres’ magic run is over. How do they sustain it going forward?
BUFFALO – It was a season of miracles. But they finally ran out for the Buffalo Sabres. It’s hard to believe they were the laughingstock of the NHL just five months ago, seemingly doomed to miss the playoffs for a 15th consecutive season and extend their NHL-record drought.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 19
Sabres’ Thompson on Tuch’s UFA status: ‘I’d love to have him back’
There’s a desire in the Buffalo Sabres locker room to keep one of their key pieces around for the foreseeable future. When speaking to the media after
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 19
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 3-2 Game 7 Loss to the Canadiens
It had been a long time since the Buffalo Sabres had been to the playoffs, let alone played in a Game 7. Yet on Monday night, they hosted the Montreal Canadiens in a do-or-die Game 7.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19
Sabres lament heartwrenching Game 7 OT loss to Canadiens
The Buffalo Sabres season has come to an end in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was a 3-2 overtime loss against the Montreal Canadiens that heartbreakingly ended the Sabres’ season.
Rasmus Dahlin News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19
Rasmus Dahlin had a vulgar reaction to Sabres’ Game 7 downfall
The Buffalo Sabres’ run in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is over, and it ended in such a painful fashion. Sabres star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin’s vulgar reaction to his team’s series loss against the Montreal Canadiens summed it all up.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 18
Sabres add to Buffalo's painful playoff misery with overtime Game 7 loss to Canadiens
No one does misery like Buffalo.
Buffalo Sabres News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Buffalo Sabres have unusual way of dealing with their home struggles
Home ice has not been much of an advantage for the Buffalo Sabres during the NHL Playoffs this season. Now that they are facing a crucial Game 7 at home, they are responding by trying to make it feel like a road game.
The 'D-Man 4-assist playoff games' quiz
How many of the defenseman with at least on five-point game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs can you name in five minutes?
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Game 7 Is Upon Us
Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of May 18 – May 24, 2026. The Sabres are in a back‑and‑forth series in Round 2 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against division rival Montreal Canadiens.
Alex Tuch News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
Sabres Should Consider Benching Alex Tuch for Game 7
The Buffalo Sabres forced Game 7 in their action-packed series with the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. The vibes were immaculate after posting eight goals in front of the opposing crowd and getting the Montreal Canadiens to try to take cheap shots to get something going.
Tage Thompson News / Trade Talk Sports / May 17
Tage Thompson Downplays Experience Factor Heading Into Game 7
With their season on the line, Tage Thompson and the Buffalo Sabres delivered perhaps their best effort of the year at the Bell Centre in Game 6 against Montreal.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 16
Sabres scores 7 straight goals, force Game 7 vs. Canadiens
Rasmus Dahlin scored once in a five-point game and Tage Thompson posted one goal and three assists to pace the visiting Buffalo Sabres to a 8-3 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday and force a seventh game in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
The 'Active 40-goal NHL seasons' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least two 40-goal seasons in their career can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with Game 4 comeback
Coming off back-to-back losses, each by four goals, the Buffalo Sabres knew their backs were against the proverbial wall on Tuesday night. Faced with
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13
Winners, losers from Tuesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres' Zach Benson scores game-winner on his birthday
The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Tuesday night, with the Buffalo Sabres facing the Montreal Canadiens on the road and the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Anaheim Ducks.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13
Bruins' Charlie McAvoy suspended six games to start 2026-27 season
Top Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have to wait longer than most to play again.
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