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Sabres Do Not Need To Panic Going Into Game 4

Sabres Do Not Need To Panic Going Into Game 4

It would be very easy for the Buffalo Sabres to start making excuses now and panic that they find themselves trailing in a series for the first time this postseason.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / May 11
Sabres out to overcome 'self-inflicted' issues, pull even vs. Habs

Sabres out to overcome 'self-inflicted' issues, pull even vs. Habs

The Buffalo Sabres know they have not been at the level that helped them get to the top of the Atlantic Division in the regular season. After winning Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Montreal Canadiens, the Sabres fell 5-1 in Game 2 before a 6-2 setback in Game 3 on Sunday.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 11

Even after two ugly losses, Sabres still in good shape against Canadiens: ‘I’m really confident in the group’

MONTREAL – It’s not just that the Buffalo Sabres lost two straight games to the Canadiens and fell behind in the best-of-seven series. Oh no. It’s how they dropped those contests.

Lindy Ruff News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 11

As struggling Sabres look for answers, Lindy Ruff could change lineup

MONTREAL – In October, just a few games into the season, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff might offer little or no information about his lineup. So right now, in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he’s not going to divulge anything.

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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?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz
The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Series vs Canadiens Continues & Much More

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Series vs Canadiens Continues & Much More

Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of May 11 – May 18, 2026. The Sabres kicked off their second-round matchup against the Montreal Canadiens last Wednesday.

NHL News / Yardbarker
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.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11
3 Sabres most to blame for Game 3 loss to Canadiens

3 Sabres most to blame for Game 3 loss to Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres have fallen behind in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Montreal Canadiens. The Sabres fell 6-2 on Sunday, in a game that the team did not play disciplined.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / May 11
Habs Dominate Sabres In Game 3 to Take A 2-1 Series Lead

Habs Dominate Sabres In Game 3 to Take A 2-1 Series Lead

The Montreal Canadiens had another dominant performance in Game 3 as they beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 to win consecutive games for the first time these playoffs.

Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11
Sabres HC Lindy Ruff gives Canadiens their flowers after 6-2 loss

Sabres HC Lindy Ruff gives Canadiens their flowers after 6-2 loss

The Buffalo Sabres suffered a 6-2 defeat against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 on Sunday night at Bell Centre. The loss gave Montreal a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Second Round series after the Canadiens secured back-to-back victories for the first time this postseason.

Alex Lyon News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11
Alex Lyon’s ‘dangerous’ Canadiens message after Sabres’ Game 3 loss

Alex Lyon’s ‘dangerous’ Canadiens message after Sabres’ Game 3 loss

The Buffalo Sabres dropped Game 3 against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night. The Sabres scored first thanks to Tage Thompson snapping a goal drought that lasted nearly a month.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11
Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gets 100% real about Alex Lyon’s Game 3 performance vs. Canadiens

Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gets 100% real about Alex Lyon’s Game 3 performance vs. Canadiens

While the Buffalo Sabres managed to find the back of the net first during Sunday evening’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre thanks to sniper Tage Thompson, it was downhill from there.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 11

Sabres implode after fast start in loss to Canadiens, fall behind in series: ‘Some adversity for us’

MONTREAL – Center Tage Thompson sat at his stall on Sunday, sounding unshaken as he calmly answered questions from a throng of reporters following the Buffalo Sabres’ ugly 6-2 loss to the Canadiens.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 11
Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs

Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Canadiens dominate; Ducks get even

The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Sunday night with the Montreal Canadiens taking a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres and the Anaheim Ducks getting even with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Canadiens look poised to bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada
Hurricanes make history with second straight sweep to open playoffs
Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Wild's stars get them on the board
The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz
Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / May 9
Sabres, Habs knotted at a game apiece as series heads north

Sabres, Habs knotted at a game apiece as series heads north

The Buffalo Sabres know they have to be much better with the puck Sunday night as their second-round series shifts north to Montreal for Game 3, all square at one game apiece with the Canadiens.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / May 9
Habs Get Dominant Win Over Sabres In Game 2

Habs Get Dominant Win Over Sabres In Game 2

After losing Game 1, the Montreal Canadiens dominated Game 2 with a 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres to tie the series. The Habs were led by Alex Newhook, who scored two goals to help them get their first win of the playoffs by more than a single goal.

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Sam Carrick News / Daily Faceoff / May 9
Sabres’ Sam Carrick available for Game 3 against Canadiens

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 8
Sabres’ Zach Benson is the perfect blueprint for what a smaller NHLer should be

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.

Alex Lyon News / Field Level Media / May 7
Alex Lyon has 'caught fire' in net as Sabres, Habs prepare for Game 2

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

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 7
Sabres no longer look overwhelmed on home ice

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.

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
Players, teams that benefit most from salary-cap increase: Connor Bedard wins
Will winning Draft Lottery convince Auston Matthews to stay with Leafs?
Watch: Brent Burns accidentally strikes Kirill Kaprizov in the groin with skate
Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / May 6
Buffalo Sabres Next Playoff Hurdle: The Last Canadian Team

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

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

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3
Sabres’ Noah Ostlund, Sam Carrick Expected To Miss Second Round

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
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
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.

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