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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 / 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.

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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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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

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 Hockey Writers / January 31

Sabres 'Win Mode Now' Is Becoming An Infectious Mindset

It has been years since the Buffalo Sabres were in a playoff conversation. Yes, there have been a few times in the last 15 years that they have come close to being a part of the playoff race, but at no point in those years have they been as confident as they are now.

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).

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Alex Tuch's Cup-ambitious comments a big sign of change for Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres just keep winning games.

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

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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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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-1 Win Over the Kings

The Buffalo Sabres are on the warpath for the first time in ages and the city is fully behind the much-maligned franchise. Fresh off a 7-4 win over their longtime rivals from Toronto, the Sabres entered the game as the best team in the NHL since Dec.

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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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

NHL Predictions: Jan 27 Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

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.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Field Level Media / January 27

Rasmus Dahlin's 5-point night propels Sabres past Maple Leafs

Rasmus Dahlin had three goals and two assists Tuesday night to help the visiting Buffalo Sabres defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-4. Dahlin completed his first career hat trick with an empty-net goal at 19:16 of the third period.

Buffalo Sabres 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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23

Sabres Place Jacob Bryson On IR, Recall Zachary Jones

The Sabres placed defenseman Jacob Bryson on injured reserve Friday and recalled Zachary Jones from AHL Rochester to replace him on the active roster, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

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.

Josh Doan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21