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‘He’s the little dog that everyone’s scared of’: Sabres teammates praise Zach Benson’s tenacious play

‘He’s the little dog that everyone’s scared of’: Sabres teammates praise Zach Benson’s tenacious play

One of the more underappreciated players on the Buffalo Sabres roster is getting props from his teammates. In Game 6 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals, Sabres forward Zach Benson played a big role in the team’s 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins, clinching the team’s first series win in 19 years.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 2

NHL announces schedule for Sabres’ second-round playoff series

No opponent, no problem. The NHL tonight released the schedule for the Buffalo Sabres’ second-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against either the Montreal Canadiens or Tampa Bay Lightning.

Anze Kopitar News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 2
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-1 Game 6 Win Over the Bruins

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-1 Game 6 Win Over the Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres had their chances to end the series in Game 5 but fell short in the end. Coming into Friday’s Game 6 in Boston, it was clear what needed to be done in order to send the team forward into the second round.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / May 2
NHL roundup: Sabres win playoff series for first time in 19 years

NHL roundup: Sabres win playoff series for first time in 19 years

The visiting Buffalo Sabres scored two first-period goals and never trailed en route to a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Friday, clinching their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in Game 6.

Alex Lyon News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2
Alex Lyon’s dominance makes never-before-seen Sabres playoff history

Alex Lyon’s dominance makes never-before-seen Sabres playoff history

The Buffalo Sabres are on to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Buffalo has won its first playoff series since 2007. They dominated the Boston Bruins on the road in this series.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 2

In defeating Bruins and winning playoff round, Sabres hope they’re just getting started: ‘Attacked this series as a team’

BOSTON – Fifty wins, 109 points and an Atlantic Division title are nice, but months ago, the Buffalo Sabres’ season became about a lot more than simply making the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
Sabres defeat Bruins, advance to second round

Sabres defeat Bruins, advance to second round

Order up another pound of wings, Buffalo style. Hockey fans in Western New York are celebrating after the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Bruins Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 Friday night, winning their first-round series and advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to face one of the Montreal Canadiens or Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 1
Sabres build early lead, eliminate Bruins in Game 6

Sabres build early lead, eliminate Bruins in Game 6

The visiting Buffalo Sabres scored two first-period goals and never trailed en route to a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Friday, clinching their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in Game 6.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Sabres continue historic season with first series win in 19 years

Sabres continue historic season with first playoff series win in 19 years

Ending a long drought just to get into the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres take their historic season one step further on Friday night. 

Sabres might be Buffalo's best chance to snap championship drought
Andrei Vasilevskiy sends Lightning to Game 7 with dominant performance
Mitch Marner tallies three points as Knights KO Mammoth in Game 6
Connor McDavid has brutal yet accurate take on Oilers after elimination
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin confirms two big things amid uncertain future
Analyst: Craig Berube 'should be back' as Maple Leafs head coach
Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1
Alex Tuch, Sabres eliminate Bruins with Game 6 road win

Alex Tuch, Sabres eliminate Bruins with Game 6 road win

The Buffalo Sabres needed one more win to advance in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They had to hit the road and defeat the Boston Bruins in TD Garden to do it.

Tage Thompson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 30

As Sabres try to eliminate Bruins again, confident Tage Thompson believes he will start scoring

BOSTON – In the regular season, Sabres center Tage Thompson endured five stretches of at least four games in which he did not score a goal. Even the most dynamic scorers – Thompson just cracked the 40-goal mark for the third time in four seasons – are streaky.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Sabres’ Josh Norris, Noah Ostlund get Game 6 injury updates

Sabres’ Josh Norris, Noah Ostlund get Game 6 injury updates

The Buffalo Sabres were unable to eliminate the Boston Bruins at home in Game 5 of their first-round series, but they will try to get the job done in Boston in Game 6.

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The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz
 The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz
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 The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
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 The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
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 The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Sabres’ defenseman Michael Kesselring’s attitude amid playoff healthy scratches, Logan Stanley illness

Sabres’ defenseman Michael Kesselring’s attitude amid playoff healthy scratches, Logan Stanley illness

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff could have some lineup decisions to make on the eve of Game 6 against the Boston Bruins. Logan Stanley, one of the team’s prized trade deadline additions, is battling an illness that could take him out of the game, opening the door for New Hampshire native Michael Kesselring to enter the Sabres’ lineup.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 30
3 Keys to the Sabres Winning Their Series Versus the Bruins

3 Keys to the Sabres Winning Their Series Versus the Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres are so close to closing out their series against the Boston Bruins. They currently hold a 3-2 lead after their most recent home defeat in overtime this past Tuesday, but that should not hinder them or make them nervous in their efforts to finish things off.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Spun / April 29
Sabres Fans Go Viral For Incredible National Anthem During Stanley Cup Playoffs

Sabres Fans Go Viral For Incredible National Anthem During Stanley Cup Playoffs

When the microphone failed during the national anthem in Game 5 between the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres, the fans offered to help. Just before puck drop, singer-songwriter Cami Clune was singing the national anthem at the KeyBank Center.

Noah Ostlund News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29
Sabres’ Noah Ostlund Suffers Lower-Body Injury

Sabres’ Noah Ostlund Suffers Lower-Body Injury

Buffalo Sabres forward Noah Östlund was knocked out of the team’s game five loss to the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury, the team announced last night.

David Pastrnak News / Yardbarker / April 28
David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with OT winner

David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with overtime winner in Game 5 against Sabres

Right winger David Pastrnak ruined the party for Buffalo when he scored on a partial breakaway at the 9:14 mark of overtime to lift the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 victory.

Leon Draisaitl, Oilers send series back to Anaheim for Game 6
Stars miss Roope Hintz as they're on the brink of elimination against Wild
Flyers' Dan Vladar discusses giving up brutal goal in loss to Penguins
Anze Kopitar had the most adorable reaction to life after his final NHL game
Nick Robertson draws line in the sand with Maple Leafs
Buffalo Sabres News / Bleacher Report / April 28
Peyton Krebs News / The Hockey Writers / April 28
Sabres Player Playoff Spotlight: Peyton Krebs

Sabres Player Playoff Spotlight: Peyton Krebs

The Buffalo Sabres currently hold a 3-1 series lead on the Boston Bruins, and it is thanks to some stellar efforts from a number of their players. Key among them has been forward Peyton Krebs, who has blossomed into one of the better all-around players for them this season and postseason.

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / April 27
Playoff Buffalo Sabres Have A Good Problem

Playoff Buffalo Sabres Have A Good Problem

The Buffalo Sabres, new to the playoff scene, have a problem on their hands. The Buffalo Sabres have built their arsenal of players over the course of their 14-season-long playoff drought.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 26
Sabres smash Bruins to take 3-1 lead back to Buffalo

Sabres smash Bruins to take 3-1 lead back to Buffalo

The visiting Buffalo Sabres ripped off a four-goal first period and never looked back en route to a 6-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Sunday afternoon.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 27
Bruins' Jeremy Swayman has every reason to be mad at teammates

Bruins' Jeremy Swayman has every reason to be furious with teammates

The Boston Bruins were supposed to play one of their biggest games of the season on Sunday afternoon when they hosted the Buffalo Sabres for Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Sabres smash Bruins to take 3-1 lead back to Buffalo
Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson leaves Game 4 with upper-body injury
Brandon Hagel stays hot as Lightning knot series with Habs
Nathan MacKinnon scores twice as Avs race away to sweep Kings
Ducks rally twice, upend Oilers in OT for 3-1 lead
Will first-round sweep be the end of Brady Tkachuk's Senators tenure?
Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / April 25
Buffalo Sabres In The Playoffs: Who’s In Net?

Buffalo Sabres In The Playoffs: Who’s In Net?

The Buffalo Sabres have a past with three goalies on their roster. What makes it different this time around is that they’re in the playoffs. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is one of the Sabres goalies and has become one of their rising stars.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23
Sabres’ Josh Norris Out Day-To-Day, Noah Ostlund Returning

Sabres’ Josh Norris Out Day-To-Day, Noah Ostlund Returning

The Sabres won’t have center Joshua Norris available tonight for Game 3 of their first-round series against the Bruins, head coach Lindy Ruff said (via Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550).

Tage Thompson News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

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