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Surging Sabres stay scorching, sink Sharks

Surging Sabres stay scorching, sink Sharks

Sam Carrick scored twice for the Buffalo Sabres in a 5-0 win against the host San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and an assist, Logan Stanley had two assists, and Alex Lyon made 23 saves for the Sabres (43-20-6, 92 points), who are 11-1-0 in their past 12 games.

Ivan Chukarov News / Inside The Rink / March 20

ECHL: Savannah Acquires Defenseman Ivan Chukarov from Bloomington

The Savannah Ghost Pirates added experience to their blue line Thursday, acquiring defenseman Ivan Chukarov from the Bloomington Bison in exchange for future considerations.

Alex Tuch News / The Hockey Writers / March 19
1 Key Factor Could Doom Sabres’ Chances of Re-Signing Alex Tuch

1 Key Factor Could Doom Sabres’ Chances of Re-Signing Alex Tuch

The Buffalo Sabres are as hot as can be, a virtual lock to make the playoffs for the first time in 14 seasons. They were even major buyers at the trade deadline, a significant shift in the culture of the franchise.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz
The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / March 18
3 Reasons the Sabres Are Legit Contenders in an Open Eastern Conference

3 Reasons the Sabres Are Legit Contenders in an Open Eastern Conference

Fresh off a 2-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, the Buffalo Sabres remain one of the best stories in the NHL this season. After failing to make the playoffs the last 14 seasons, they now sit atop the Atlantic Division with 14 games remaining on their schedule.

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

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

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 18
Five underrated breakout players in the 2025-26 NHL season

Five underrated breakout players in the 2025-26 NHL season

Here, we’ll dive into five players who have had breakout 2025-26 seasons but aren’t getting the attention they deserve for it.

What makes Matthew Schaefer an elite defenseman?
It's almost impossible to gain ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race
2026 career projections: Will McDavid, Crosby or MacKinnon reach 2,000 points?
The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz
Zach Metsa News / The Hockey Writers / March 18
Sabres Defenseman Zach Metsa Deserves More Playing Time

Sabres Defenseman Zach Metsa Deserves More Playing Time

The Buffalo Sabres may have made a move at this season’s trade deadline for a pair of large defenders in Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn, but they have had a steady and reliable option in their lineup for a while now.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 18
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, sizzling Sabres shut out Golden Knights

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, sizzling Sabres shut out Golden Knights

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves en route to his first shutout of the season as the Buffalo Sabres blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 2-0 on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.

Gavin McCarthy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17
Sabres Sign Gavin McCarthy To Entry-Level Contract

Sabres Sign Gavin McCarthy To Entry-Level Contract

According to a team announcement, the Buffalo Sabres have inked defensive prospect Gavin McCarthy to his entry-level contract. Last summer, Daily Faceoff had McCarthy as an honorable mention in their list of the Sabres’ top prospects.

Tage Thompson News / Stadium Rant / March 17
A Golden Age Career Takes On A Different Meaning For Tage Thompson

A Golden Age Career Takes On A Different Meaning For Tage Thompson

Olympic gold medalist Tage Thompson’s NHL career has only improved since the 2026 Winter Olympics. Buffalo Sabres center Thompson and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin were chosen to represent their respective countries in the Milano-Cortina Olympics.

Gavin McCarthy News / Daily Faceoff / March 17
Sabres sign Gavin McCarthy to three-year entry-level contract

Sabres sign Gavin McCarthy to three-year entry-level contract

The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Gavin McCarthy to a three-year, entry-level contract. McCarthy’s contract comes in at a $1,007,500 cap hit, and will begin in the 2026-27 season.

Rasmus Dahlin News / The Hockey Writers / March 17
Sabres Have a True #1 Defenseman in Rasmus Dahlin

Sabres Have a True #1 Defenseman in Rasmus Dahlin

The Buffalo Sabres currently sit in first place in the Atlantic Division through 66 games played with a 40-20-6 record (86 points) and are on the cusp of breaking their 14-season playoff drought.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / March 16
Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Playoffs Looming, Injury Updates & More

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Playoffs Looming, Injury Updates & More

Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of March 16-23, 2026. There are just a couple of injury updates for the Sabres this week.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / March 16
Scrappy Center Perfect Addition for Sabres

Scrappy Center Perfect Addition for Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres occupy the top spot in the Atlantic Division with 15 games left in their regular season schedule. Barring a historic collapse, the Sabres are poised to end their dreaded postseason drought.

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The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz
 The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz
The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz
 The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
 The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 14
Sabres post shootout win in chippy affair with Maple Leafs

Sabres post shootout win in chippy affair with Maple Leafs

Alex Tuch scored the decisive goal of a shootout Saturday night and the Buffalo Sabres defeated the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-2. The Sabres made two of their three shots in the shootout and the Maple Leafs misfired on both attempts.

Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 14
Sabres’ Lindy Ruff provides flurry of injury updates ahead of Leafs clash

Sabres’ Lindy Ruff provides flurry of injury updates ahead of Leafs clash

The Buffalo Sabres are not just a surprise team that has risen out of the ashes in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference to play respectable hockey.

Beck Malenstyn News / The Hockey Writers / March 14
Sabres Player Spotlight: Beck Malenstyn

Sabres Player Spotlight: Beck Malenstyn

The Buffalo Sabres have been one of the best teams in the entire NHL since early December. With such success comes a simple fact: they have been getting regular contributions from every part of their lineup.

Jack Quinn News / Breakaway on SI / March 11
Jack Quinn Nets Hat Trick as Sabres Continue to Roll

Jack Quinn Nets Hat Trick as Sabres Continue to Roll

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Quinn hadn’t scored a goal in over a month. Since the NHL returned from the Winter Olympic Games, he’d managed just two points.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / March 10
Buffalo Sabres: The New Juggernaut Of The NHL

Buffalo Sabres: The New Juggernaut Of The NHL

For the first time in a long time, the Buffalo Sabres were buyers at the trade deadline, bringing in Logan Stanley, Sam Carrick, Luke Schenn, and Tanner Pearson.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Larry Brown Sports / March 9
Rasmus Dahlin had an amazing message after beating the Lightning

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.

Kevyn Adams 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 / Yardbarker / March 6
NHL's goalie interference problem is becoming an embarrassment

NHL's goalie interference problem is becoming leaguewide 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

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
Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?
Devon Levi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6
Sabres Shopping Devon Levi

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6
Sabres Make a Significant Move to Bolster Their Blue Line

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

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
Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27
'Going For It': Sabres Have Made Their Decision on Alex Tuch

'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.

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