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Sam Carrick News / Daily Faceoff / May 9

Sabres’ Sam Carrick available for Game 3 against Canadiens

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced on Saturday that center Sam Carrick is available for Game 3 against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Carrick has missed the last 15 games, including all of the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far, with an arm injury.

Tage Thompson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9

Sabres’ Tage Thompson outright refuses injury question after ugly Canadiens loss

The Buffalo Sabres did not put their best foot forward on Friday night against the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens won Game 2 of their second-round series on the road.

Buffalo Sabres News / ESPN / May 9

Sabres drop Game 2 in tough night for Thompson

Tage Thompson's struggles were front and center in the Sabres' 5-1 loss to the Canadiens on Friday night that evened the second-round Eastern Conference playoff series at 1-1.

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NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Rasmus Dahlin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin reveals ‘completely different vibe’ around Buffalo amid Stanley Cup push

Not only did the Buffalo Sabres end what was the longest active playoff drought in the National Hockey League at 14 years this spring, but they also defeated the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal to punch their ticket to the second round for the first time as a franchise in 19 years.

Bowen Byram News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 8

Two years after trade, Sabres’ Bowen Byram earning place among NHL’s elite defensemen

BUFFALO – In watching Bowen Byram elevate his play and morph into one of the most dynamic performers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin has noticed the defenseman possesses a special attitude.

Zach Benson News / ESPN / May 8

'The ultimate teammate': Meet Zach Benson, the NHL...

Benson is the player you love to hate -- or hate to love -- depending where you're lined up.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 8

With Sabres’ Tyson Kozak playing well, Sam Carrick has extra time to recover from injury

BUFFALO – If the Sabres had a seventh and deciding game tonight, you would likely see center Sam Carrick return from his left arm injury. “I think you’d look at it that you’d probably put him in,” coach Lindy Ruff said this morning in KeyBank Center after the Sabres prepared for Game 2 of their second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens.

Zach Benson News / Daily Faceoff / May 8

Sabres’ Zach Benson is the perfect blueprint for what a smaller NHLer should be

BUFFALO – “We wish we took him.” That’s what one scout texted after watching Benson score a goal and an assist to help eliminate the Boston Bruins on May 1.

Rasmus Dahlin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin reacts to being named a Norris Trophy finalist

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has been named a Norris Trophy finalist for the first time in his career. Buffalo’s captain, Dahlin, led the club to its first playoff appearance in 15 years.

Alex Lyon News / Field Level Media / May 7

Alex Lyon has 'caught fire' in net as Sabres, Habs prepare for Game 2

The Montreal Canadiens want to take home-ice advantage in their best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series with the Buffalo Sabres back to Quebec with them.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin Deserves to Win the Bill Masterton Trophy

The NHL announced its finalists for the Bill Masterton Trophy on Monday, with Sabres’ defenseman Rasmus Dahlin being one of them, joining Jonathan Toews and Gabriel Landeskog.

Rasmus Dahlin News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin Named a Finalist for Norris Trophy

The NHL announced on Thursday the three finalists for the James Norris Memorial Trophy, and Buffalo Sabres’ defenseman Rasmus Dahlin was one of them. He joins the Columbus Blue Jackets’ defenseman Zach Werenski and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 7

Sabres no longer look overwhelmed on home ice

The Buffalo Sabres won the first game of their second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens with a 4-2 victory Wednesday night. Ryan McLeod and Josh Doan scored for the Sabres while Alex Lyon made 26 saves to get the win.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Sick Podcast / May 7

Round 1 Hangover Hits Habs As They Lose Game 1 to Sabres

After an emotional 7-game series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Montreal Canadiens struggled to get anything going in Game 1 against the Buffalo Sabres, falling 4-2 to the more rested team.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 4-2 Game 1 Win Over the Canadiens

Since advancing to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the vibes have been immaculate for the Buffalo Sabres. It is the first time the franchise has made it this far in 19 years, squaring off against the New York Rangers in 2007.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 6

Sabres' power play tallies twice to topple Canadiens in Game 1

Ryan McLeod and defenseman Bowen Byram each converted on the power play to lift the host Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference second-round series.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot for Sabres

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Wednesday night with the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks both picking up wins. Let's dig a little deeper into both of those games and pick out the biggest winners and losers from the night.

Sabres' power play tallies twice to topple Canadiens in Game 1

Lukas Dostal, Ducks shut down Knights, head home with series 1-1

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Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / May 6

Buffalo Sabres Next Playoff Hurdle: The Last Canadian Team

The Buffalo Sabres face the Montreal Canadiens in Round Two of the playoffs. The Buffalo Sabres finished off the Boston Bruins in Game Six and advanced to Round Two.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Sick Podcast / May 6

The Puck Drops Tonight For Habs VS. Sabres Series

While all the other 2nd round series have already started, the Montreal Canadiens will finally get theirs underway tonight against the Buffalo Sabres.

Sam Carrick News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Sabres Announce Sam Carrick News Before Game 1 vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres are set to face off against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the second round. The Sabres will be looking to start the series on the right foot by defeating the Habs at home.

Sam Carrick News / Field Level Media / May 4

Sabres F Sam Carrick (arm) could practice on Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a left arm injury and could return to practice on Tuesday. Carrick, 34, initially was expected to miss the Eastern Conference second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3

Sabres’ Noah Ostlund, Sam Carrick Expected To Miss Second Round

The Buffalo Sabres expect to be without centers Noah Ostlund and Sam Carrick for their upcoming second-round series, head coach Lindy Ruff announced today.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1