'“It doesn’t happen a lot,” Sabres right wing Josh Doan said. “You look around at how many teams have 100 points in the playoff s, every year, and there’s usually five or six, and to be one of those teams is exciting.”' … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres need two points to join the NHL’s century club. What’s gotten them this close to 100 points in a season?
Archives for March 2026
Years after trade, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs becomes first-liner and driver; Buffalo expected to change lineup
'Krebs, 25, needed more than three years to get here. He struggled for stretches, sometimes failing to meet the lofty expectations that accompany high-end prospects. He reinvented himself, earning his keep as a high-octane checking forward willing to showcase a rugged style and drop the gloves.' … [Read more...] about Years after trade, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs becomes first-liner and driver; Buffalo expected to change lineup
Sabres recall rookie Zach Metsa from Rochester Amerks
'The Sabres on Thursday assigned Metsa to the AHL so he could play big minutes instead of sitting out in Buffalo as a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall rookie Zach Metsa from Rochester Amerks
Tuesday's New York Coverage
Sabres host the Islanders after shootout victory (AP) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage
How the Sabres became the NHL's newest Stanley Cup contender
'"We had to have a few meetings," captain Rasmus Dahlin said. "Eventually it just clicked. We realized that it's us in here that's been the problem. We can blame other guys, but it's us in here that really had to do it. And we came together and started playing better, and went through that adversity together."' … [Read more...] about How the Sabres became the NHL’s newest Stanley Cup contender
Sabres' quest to end 14-year playoff drought has massive stakes tonight
'And on this Tuesday night in particular, a lot can happen. The Sabres can drop their magic number as low as 3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ quest to end 14-year playoff drought has massive stakes tonight
Kesselring and Greenway may be back in the lineup on Tuesday
'Kesselring has been scratched for nine straight games while Greenway has been out since Jan. 22 with his injury. Kesselring was paired with Logan Stanley while Greenway was on a line with Sam Carrick and Beck Malenstyn. Lindy Ruff said,' … [Read more...] about Kesselring and Greenway may be back in the lineup on Tuesday
'Everyone knows what we're playing for': 1-on-1 with Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson
'When the Buffalo Sabres need someone to make a play, forward Zach Benson is constantly the man who steps up. In the Sabres' last 10 games, Benson has eight points and has made crucial plays late in games to help lift his team to victory.' … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone knows what we’re playing for’: 1-on-1 with Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson
On the verge of snapping playoff drought, Sabres playing with 'swagger'
'"It's just an awesome buzz this time of year," Ruff said. "It's what you should expect when the team is doing well and everybody's getting behind the team."' … [Read more...] about On the verge of snapping playoff drought, Sabres playing with ‘swagger’
‘He’s a driver’ | Krebs’ energy a constant during playoff push
'“On the bench, or any game you feel you need some energy, I’ll go lay out a big hit or try to do something to start the boys up,” he said after Monday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “I feel like when you do those things, it brings guys together and makes them want to do the same.”' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s a driver’ | Krebs’ energy a constant during playoff push
Mike Harrington: Sabres have messed with their 'D' enough. Time for Zach Metsa to return
'The Sabres have outscored their opponents by an astonishing count of 23-2 when Metsa has been on the ice at 5 on 5 this season. Their goalies have a .989 save percentage when he's on the ice. The team has a 14.7% shooting percentage.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres have messed with their ‘D’ enough. Time for Zach Metsa to return
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks top Crunch in shootout for third straight home win (Amerks.com) Crunch Fall To Americans, 3-2, In Shootout (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres rally to beat Kraken in shootout, avoid fourth consecutive loss
'“Resilience,” Thompson said. “We were in this spot, pretty much the exact same situation, more or less, last night against Detroit, being down a couple goals, and, obviously, came out on the right side tonight. The league’s too good. There’s no way you’re going to sleep through a game and get a win. We knew that. We lost three in a row and it all had to start with our work.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to beat Kraken in shootout, avoid fourth consecutive loss
Mike Harrington: Sabres have hit the overdue road bump, and it's time to patch things up
'The sense from this view is no real panic in the dressing room and lots of it from the fanbase. Understandable. You've probably forgot what it's like for this team to lose but you're also squirming with talk of magic numbers to end the playoff drought too.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres have hit the overdue road bump, and it’s time to patch things up
Inside the NHL: Lots to weigh when you ponder Sabres' best and worst choices for playoff foe
'Where do I stand on potential first-round opponents? Here's some groupings...' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Lots to weigh when you ponder Sabres’ best and worst choices for playoff foe