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The Buffalo Sabres have been one of the most surprising teams in the NHL this year. They are 6-2-2 in the last ten games, including a Sabres five-game winning streak.

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3 Takeaways from the Sabres 4-3 Loss to the Lightning

The Buffalo Sabres, fresh off a big two points against the Florida Panthers, looked to cap off the mini Florida road trip with a win against the hottest team in the NHL in the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Sabres’ Luukkonen Will Miss Olympics With Injury

During the Buffalo Sabres 7-4 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Jan. 27, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen exited the game early due to an injury. On Tuesday morning, it was announced that the goaltender, who was set to represent Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics, will unfortunately be unable to participate.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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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 / Last Word On Sports / February 3

Buffalo Sabres Goaltender to Miss 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

Tough news was announced on Tuesday morning for the Buffalo Sabres and their Team Finland Olympic team. Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will not play in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics for Team Finland.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 3

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen To Miss Olympics

According to a team announcement, Buffalo Sabres netminder Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will miss the Olympic Games due to his lower-body injury. In the same announcement, the Sabres shared that Joonas Korpisalo of the Boston Bruins will play for Team Finland and Luukkonen’s stead.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 5-3 Win Over the Panthers

Losses have been a rarity of late for the Buffalo Sabres. Losing to their division rivals the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday stung, but the Sabres came out on Monday night looking to get back on the winning track heading into the Olympic break.

Zach Benson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / February 2

Sabres’ Zach Benson leaves win over Panthers with injury

Buffalo Sabres winger Zach Benson left Monday’s 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers with an upper-body injury after crashing hard into the end boards 5:01 into the third period.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 2

Sabres come ahead late to continue Panthers' woes

Jason Zucker scored the go-ahead, power-play goal with 14:29 left in the third period, leading the visiting Buffalo Sabres to a 5-3 win over the reeling Florida Panthers on Monday night in Sunrise.

NHL News / EasySportz / February 2

An Atlantic Clash: Sabres vs. Panthers Preview for Feb. 2

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Buffalo Sabres travel south to take on the Florida Panthers on Monday in a pivotal Atlantic Division showdown with major playoff stakes on the line.

Bowen Byram News / The Hockey Writers / February 2

Bowen Byram Has Been Major Reason for Sabres Turnaround

It has been an exciting season for the Buffalo Sabres, the first time one could say that since at least the 2022-23 season. The Sabres, as of this writing, hold a Wild Card spot and are within points of being in second place in the Atlantic Division.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 1

Sabres carry rare superior record into rubber game with Panthers

The Buffalo Sabres, who are in the midst of a 14-year-playoff drought that is the longest in NHL history, are actually in prime postseason position. With 28 games left in the regular season, the Sabres' start the week as one of the Eastern Conference's two wild-card teams.

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Isak Rosen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Buffalo Sabres Recall Isak Rosen, Reassign Zac Jones

The Buffalo Sabres announced today that forward Isak Rosén has been recalled from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans. In a corresponding move, defenseman Zac Jones was reassigned.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Daily Faceoff / February 1

‘This is going to be magical’: Sabres’ Dahlin ready for big role with Swedish Olympic team

This story appeared on hockeysverige.se this week and has been translated from Swedish to English. By Konrad Grönlund: Rasmus Dahlin is set to enter the Olympics as one of Sweden’s best defensemen — and arguably one of Tre Kronor’s most important players overall.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Sick Podcast / January 31

The Habs Are In Buffalo Looking To Stop The Red-Hot Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens (30-17-7) are in Buffalo tonight to face the red-hot Sabres (31-17-5) for the 3rd time in the last 3 weeks. After losing the previous two meetings against the Sabres, the Habs will be hoping to turn the tables and get a big win in another 4-point game against their divisional rivals.

Buffalo Sabres News / Professor Press Box / January 30

The Royal Blue and Gold Standard: Buffalo’s Big Leap into the Conversation

There seems to be a different energy brewing in Buffalo, and the math is backing it up. To date, the Buffalo Sabres have put together an impressive season at 31-17-5 (67 points).

Alex Tuch News / Daily Faceoff / January 30

Alex Tuch amid Sabres' winning streak: 'We're gonna go for the Cup'

It’s hard not to be confident if you’re the Buffalo Sabres right now.

Alex Lyon sets club mark as hot Sabres beat Kings

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Alex Lyon News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 30

Sabres’ Alex Lyon sets new Buffalo record after beating Kings

Into the record books of the Buffalo Sabres did goaltender Alex Lyon write his name Thursday night, achieving a decagon of consecutive wins while subduing the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 at KeyBank Center.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / January 29

Alex Lyon sets club mark as hot Sabres beat Kings

Multiple Sabres players dazzled in the team's Thursday night win.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 31

What’s really happening with the Maple Leafs John Tavares?

Recently, on Overdrive, the panel discussed the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ lack of depth and performance. One note they made was that “John Tavares isn’t the same.” They weren’t knocking him—far from it.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Buffalo Sabres Goalie Out At Least One Week

The Buffalo Sabres will be without one of their goaltenders for at least a week. News emerged on Thursday that goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will be out for at least a week with a lower-body injury.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / January 28

Sabres May Have Won Summer Blockbuster After All

The Buffalo Sabres and Utah Mammoth linked up for a blockbuster trade this past offseason. The Mammoth, looking for more top-six talent, acquired scoring winger JJ Peterka from the Sabres.

Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

Sabres On The Verge Of Big Decision With Alex Tuch

The Buffalo Sabres have been one of the NHL’s biggest surprises this season. It has been a long time since they have played this well, but it looks like they are finally going to clinch a playoff berth this season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / January 22

Youth Impact Growing for Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have made a magical mid-season run, launching the organization into the packed Eastern Conference playoff race. The team was sitting in the last place spot in the Eastern Conference not long ago, and now they hold the first Wild Card spot as the halfway point of the regular season passes.