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The Buffalo Sabres opened the season with a gut-wrenching loss against the New York Rangers, with the latter handing the former a 4-0 beatdown in the ongoing NHL regular season, at KeyBank Center, moments earlier.

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Sabres shut out by Rangers in opener; Zach Benson hospitalized

BUFFALO – Don’t let the final score fool you. The Sabres’ 4-0 loss in Thursday’s season opener to the New York Rangers was closer than the score might indicate.

Josh Norris News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Sabres’ Josh Norris leaves game against Rangers with injury

Buffalo Sabres forward Josh Norris left the team’s game on Thursday night against the New York Rangers with an upper-body injury. Norris took a faceoff in the third period and appeared to be in some serious discomfort.

Colten Ellis News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 9

Colten Ellis standing out in Buffalo, will get chance to play

BUFFALO – By that second season toiling away in the ECHL, Sabres goalie Colten Ellis said hockey began to feel like a job. Ellis, 25, spent most his rookie year stopping pucks in Worcester, Massachusetts, before the St.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Two in the Box / October 9

Sabres Stay Proactive Shuffling Goalies Ahead of Opener

Of the number of things that need to go right for the Sabres to break their playoff drought this season, goaltending is the most vital. So, when Ukko-Pekka

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 9

Would Philadelphia Flyers be interested in Buffalo Sabres' Bowen Byram again?

William James of Philly Hockey Now: Elliotte Friedman reported that the Philadelphia Flyers are looking for a defenseman. The Flyers could use some size on the blue line, and it may be one of the reasons prospect Emil Andrae (5′ 9″) is stuck in the minors.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Sabres set to activate former first overall pick from IR

The Sabres are set to activate defenseman Owen Power from injured reserve before Thursday’s home opener against the Rangers.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 9

NHL Predictions: Oct. 9 Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers

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.

Alex Lyon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8

Alex Lyon set to start for Sabres

After a number of moves of late, the Buffalo Sabres are set between the pipes, at least for now, as Alex Lyon will start Thursday's game against the Rangers.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Sabres News & Rumors: Goalie Shuffle, Injured Blue Line & Chances Up Front

The Buffalo Sabres are heading into the 2025-26 season with more questions than answers — at least early on. Injuries, waivers, and a few unexpected moves have already shaken the lineup, and head coach Lindy Ruff and the front office are facing the delicate task of balancing development, depth, and competitiveness.

Alexandar Georgiev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Sabres to place Alexandar Georgiev on waivers

The Sabres will be placing goaltender Alexandar Georgiev on waivers today, head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters (including Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald).

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

Sabres Dealing With Key Injuries Heading Into Season, Claim Ellis Off Waivers

With teams officially preparing for the regular season, which kicks off on Tuesday, it means they are finalizing their opening night rosters. That includes the Buffalo Sabres, as they announced their final 23-man roster on Monday.

Tage Thompson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 4

Sabres’ X-factor in 2025-26, and it’s not Tage Thompson

The Buffalo Sabres are hoping to break one of the most ignominious streaks in the NHL. The Sabres have not made the Stanley Cup playoffs since the 2009-10 season, and their long-suffering fans are hoping that this is the year they can get back to the postseason.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / October 4

Sabres First-Round Pick Sent to AHL

With NHL teams putting finshing touches on their rosters for opening night coming up soon, there are some hard decisions to make. And for Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams, he had a very hard decision to make.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Sabres’ Luukkonen, Kesselring out week-to-week

A couple of key players in Western New York might not be in the starting lineup when the regular season gets underway. When speaking to the media on Friday, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff revealed that goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and defenseman Michael Kesselring are out week-to-week.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Sabres’ Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for 3 Crucial Players

The 2025-26 season is just a handful of days away, and all speculation will soon be put to rest. For the Buffalo Sabres, it feels like another crucial season in a line of crucial seasons of late.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 2

Ranking 10 greatest Buffalo Sabres of all time

The Buffalo Sabres currently hold the longest playoff drought in North American sports. They have never won a Stanley Cup and have only been there twice.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leaves game with lower-body injury

The Buffalo Sabres have announced that goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will not return to Wednesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins due to a lower-body injury.

Owen Power News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Sabres Coach Reveals Big Owen Power Injury Update

As the Buffalo Sabres gear up for the new season, the team is already dealing with some injuries across the roster. This team is looking to finally end the long playoff drought, and this isn't the start that the franchise wanted for the year.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Sabres’ Bowen Byram day-to-day; Mattias Samuelsson week-to-week with injuries

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff provided several injury updates on Monday after practice, with their blueline particularly suffering. The biggest news is in regards to defenseman Bowen Byram, who is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury that he sustained during Saturday’s 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / September 28

The 2025-26 Buffalo Sabres Guide to Sustaining an NHL Top-Ten Offence

It is definitely a general consensus that the Buffalo Sabres had a lot of problems last year. In contrast, goal scoring not one of them. With JJ Peterka out the door, here’s how they can help replace that offence, and use it as a strength for the team in 2025-26.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / September 26