'“Something just flared up on me, and I thought it was better to manage it then, and miss one game, than making it worse,” the defenseman said. “Just trying to be smart. We’re obviously trying to play a lot more hockey this year, so just managing the body.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson, Tanner Pearson return to practice ahead of West Coast road trip
Archives for March 17, 2026
After trades, recalls, newcomers Sam Carrick, Noah Ostlund and others play huge roles in Sabres’ success
'In his first days here following his arrival from the New York Rangers hours before the March 6 trade deadline, Carrick, 34, has established himself an asset by scoring, fighting and winning critical faceoffs as he anchors the fourth line and kills penalties.' … [Read more...] about After trades, recalls, newcomers Sam Carrick, Noah Ostlund and others play huge roles in Sabres’ success
Tuesday's Vegas Coverage
Golden Knights play the Sabres following Dorofeyev’s 2-goal game (AP) Morning Skate Report: March 17, 2026 (VegasGoldenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Vegas Coverage
Buffalo Sabres face critical West Coast road test amid playoff push
'“It’s a tough trip,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “This time of year every team is either trying to stay where they are or climb up the standings. Every team we’re playing is right there in the thick of it.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres face critical West Coast road test amid playoff push
Sabres take track record and ‘swagger’ into Pacific road trip
'“As a group, we were close from the beginning of the year, but I think at that point we really gelled together a little bit closer, and could see a switch with the excitement on the bench, in the locker room, around the game, where we found a little bit of swagger,” Josh Doan reflected.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take track record and ‘swagger’ into Pacific road trip