'The productivity from the third line, though, has become a necessity, considering the Sabres' top two lines have combined for two points – a goal and an assist from center Ryan McLeod in Game 1 – in the first two games of the series.' … [Read more...] about Three’s company: Line of Zach Benson, Josh Norris and Josh Doan steps up in productivity
The Sabres Report - May 10, 2026
Inside the NHL: In midst of Sabres-Habs battle, Leafs' lottery win adds wild new dynamic to Atlantic
'This division was already crazy enough, when you consider that four teams (Buffalo, Tampa Bay, Montreal, Boston) had 100-point seasons and Ottawa finished at 99. Plus the entire hockey world expects a long summer of R&R to get the Florida Panthers healthy again and back in playoff form next season.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In midst of Sabres-Habs battle, Leafs’ lottery win adds wild new dynamic to Atlantic
The Buffalo Blade Gang hopes to create fan memories during playoffs
'Montreal’s faux Blade Gang is mostly a handful of semi-internet-famous TikTok stars. Sneakered Sabres fans try to fend them off by booing and interrupting their interviews. Buffalo needs its cavalry. It needs the real Blade Gang.' … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Blade Gang hopes to create fan memories during playoffs
After loss to Canadiens, Sabres regroup, change power play: ‘Shake it up’
'The Sabres struggled so badly that coach Lindy Ruff, who has recently kept his players off the ice the day after games, had them practice 30 minutes on Saturday in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about After loss to Canadiens, Sabres regroup, change power play: ‘Shake it up’
"He has Suzuki's intelligence and Gallagher's energy."
'“I ended up on the first line with him and Brayden Yager,” Gauthier recalls. “He makes the game so easy for his linemates, he has so much energy. And he’s a really good guy, who communicates a lot. He was a leader.”' … [Read more...] about “He has Suzuki’s intelligence and Gallagher’s energy.”
Sunday's Montreal Coverage
A team to go all the way? (Journal de Montreal) The Sabres are revamping their power play (Journal de Montreal) Fireworks and pyrotechnic articles are prohibited: the Canadiens remind their fans of the rules. (Journal de Montreal) Phillip Danault will have to pay for the coffee (Journal de Montreal) Martin St-Louis wants to let Jakub Dobes be himself: "He's a competitor." … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage
Sabres' Tage Thompson gives worrisome answer on injury concerns
'After the game, that led to a reporter asking Thompson if he was injured. "I don't think that's any of your business," Thompson replied. On the one hand, fair enough. On the other hand, though, it's a sassy response that signals something negative either way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson gives worrisome answer on injury concerns
Sabres not panicking after just one bad game
'“We get angry for 30 more minutes, go to bed and sleep and move on, it’s a big day tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres not panicking after just one bad game
Buffalo Sabres embracing 'been there, done that' mindset looking for bounce-back win in game three
'"The whole year we've answered the call. We had a couple of stretches. Even after our 10-game winning streak, we played a terrible game in Columbus, and we bounced back with really good hockey," added head coach Lindy Ruff. "So, really just reset, refocus, and let's take the temperature down a little bit. Knowing that we can all be better, we still know that we talked about … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres embracing ‘been there, done that’ mindset looking for bounce-back win in game three
‘We always come back’: Sabres fans hopeful after Game 2 loss
'“It’s just the Sabres, we’ll find a way to win,” one fan shared. “We always come back. It’s Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about ‘We always come back’: Sabres fans hopeful after Game 2 loss
Sabres 'loosened up' headed to Montreal for Game 3 of East 2nd Round
'"We talked before practice about balancing the emotions of wins and losses in playoffs," coach Lindy Ruff said. "Going through this for so many years, sometimes when you're winning, you don't ever think you're going to lose in the playoffs. And then when you lose one, you don't ever think you're going to win again."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘loosened up’ headed to Montreal for Game 3 of East 2nd Round
‘Balancing the emotions’ | Sabres reset after Game 2, head to Montreal
'“We had a good meeting,” Alex Tuch said. “As we got skating out there, I think everyone loosened up a little bit. Getting back into playing hockey, some good laughs and just trying to stay loose. Trying to build up each other’s confidence and get back to how we know we can play.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Balancing the emotions’ | Sabres reset after Game 2, head to Montreal
The Sabres Report - May 9, 2026
‘We have to go to the Bell Centre and win’: Sabres can't create third-period comeback in 5-1 loss to Canadiens
'“I don’t think it was anything they did,” Sabres center Tage Thompson said of his team’s inability to attempt a comeback in the third against the Canadiens. “I think it was our own doing. Sloppy with the puck. Turnovers. Couldn’t execute. Turn the puck over, you’re not going to win any chances. That was pretty much it.”' … [Read more...] about ‘We have to go to the Bell Centre and win’: Sabres can’t create third-period comeback in 5-1 loss to Canadiens
Mike Harrington: Whether injured or not, Tage Thompson has to escape his struggles
'What is up with Tage Thompson? You saw all you really needed to know about Game 2 in a 10-second span early in the third period Friday night in KeyBank Center. And it was not pretty.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Whether injured or not, Tage Thompson has to escape his struggles
Canadiens not underestimating Sabres, even after 5-1 Game 2 win
'"I'd say focus and confidence, knowing that we had what it takes to be able to play against these guys," Matheson said. "They had a lot of success against us in Game 1. And even after tonight, I don't think we have a feeling of having all the answers against them. We obviously were able to have a good stretch of scoring against them tonight. But we've got a lot respect for the … [Read more...] about Canadiens not underestimating Sabres, even after 5-1 Game 2 win