'The Western New York wagon has fallen a little flat in dropping the last two games in overtime, Sunday's 6-5 thriller in Anaheim and Wednesday's 4-3 grinder against Boston in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Big weekend looms as Sabres seek to again avoid a slump damaging their résumé
Archives for March 27, 2026
Sabres forward Noah Ostlund misses practice due to injury
'The Sabres confirmed that Noah Ostlund, a forward, didn't practice with the team due to an upper-body injury, which he sustained in a 4-3 overtime loss Wednesday against Boston. There was no immediate prognosis as to how long Ostlund could be out of or return to the lineup, as he was being evaluated Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Noah Ostlund misses practice due to injury
The Sabres have had a loaded roster since the trade deadline. How can Lindy Ruff utilize that depth?
'So right now, 27 players – 16 forwards, eight defensemen and three goalies – comprise perhaps the NHL’s deepest roster. There are no roster limits after the deadline.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have had a loaded roster since the trade deadline. How can Lindy Ruff utilize that depth?
Sabres’ Noah Ostlund misses practice with injury; Zach Metsa sent to AHL
'Ostlund, 22, stayed in Wednesday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins after absorbing a hit from Andrew Peek along the boards in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Noah Ostlund misses practice with injury; Zach Metsa sent to AHL
Friday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings hope to duplicate Sabres' charge toward ending playoff drought (Detroit News) Playoff-starved Red Wings, Sabres take divergent paths (Ann Arbor News) Buffalo takes on Detroit following Zucker’s 2-goal performance (AP) Preview: Detroit opens important late-season back-to-back set in Buffalo on Friday (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin’s fiancée receives warm welcome in Buffalo return after heart transplant
'She was shown on the video board at KeyBank Center during the Sabres’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins on Wednesday and given a rousing ovation from Buffalo fans, as players on the ice tapped their sticks and Dahlin looked up with a smile on his face during the sweet moment.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s fiancée receives warm welcome in Buffalo return after heart transplant
Surging Sabres have brought the buzz back to Buffalo in closing in on 1st playoff berth in 15 years
'“I feel like they’re getting let out of a cage in a sense — and I mean that in the best way possible,” Norris said of an energized fanbase that’s filling the 19,000-plus seat KeyBank Center, and bringing back memorable chants such as, “Ooh! Ahh! Sabres on the warpath.” … [Read more...] about Surging Sabres have brought the buzz back to Buffalo in closing in on 1st playoff berth in 15 years
NHL star's fiancée makes emotional return after undergoing harrowing heart transplant ordeal
'Carolina Matovac, 25, was shown on the jumbotron during Wednesday’s game against the Boston Bruins. Fans cheered as she waved, and Dahlin, who was also shown on the screen in a split, cracked a smile at the crowd's reaction.' … [Read more...] about NHL star’s fiancée makes emotional return after undergoing harrowing heart transplant ordeal
Sabres send Metsa back to Rochester
'Metsa had played five good games with newly acquired Logan Stanley, but gave way to Conor Timmins who I thought played his best game a a Sabres on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. Buffalo also has Michael Kesselring and Luke Schenn, but both have struggled.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Metsa back to Rochester
Welcome to Lindy Ruffalo: Sabres' surge sparks playful roadside sign
'The new roadside attraction follows an improbable turn of events for the Sabres, who last made the playoffs in 2011. They were last in the Eastern Conference standings early in the season, when they fired general manager Kevyn Adams on Dec. 15.' … [Read more...] about Welcome to Lindy Ruffalo: Sabres’ surge sparks playful roadside sign
‘Find it, fix it, forget about it’ | Sabres turn page from OT losses
'“I think you have to be able to see exactly what went wrong, especially the day after,” said forward Alex Tuch. “Try to get a good night’s sleep, come in refreshed (and) ready to go, understand what you did wrong in video, and just have a really good practice and forget about it from there.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Find it, fix it, forget about it’ | Sabres turn page from OT losses