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Archives for April 3, 2026

Sabres don't generate much offense, come up small in Ottawa with big chance to clinch

'In a game that was locked in a 1-1 tie through 40 minutes, the Sabres finished the night getting outshot 24-22. It was a playoff-style lockdown of the neutral zone. The Senators went ahead on Lars Eller's nifty tip-in of an Artem Zub shot with 14:05 left and put the game away with two empty-net goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t generate much offense, come up small in Ottawa with big chance to clinch

Buffalo News | Apr 3, 2026

Week-to-week loss of Sam Carrick is a blow to Sabres' fourth line

'The Sabres will continue to monitor Carrick. Ruff, like most coaches, gets tighter on injury updates later into the season and would only say the veteran has an arm injury. And although timetables for injured players essentially disappear in the playoffs, Ruff made it clear the Sabres have not ruled out Carrick's return during the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Week-to-week loss of Sam Carrick is a blow to Sabres’ fourth line

Buffalo News | Apr 3, 2026

My View: The only way to do fandom is with perseverance and loyalty

'I have joyous childhood memories of watching games. It was a family event. Friday nights were the best. I was able to stay up late, eat pizza and watch the game. We’d gather around the kitchen table with the black and white TV, while repeatedly adjusting the antenna for the best picture. Helmets weren’t required, and the glass on the boards was so short, except behind the net, … [Read more...] about My View: The only way to do fandom is with perseverance and loyalty

Buffalo News | Apr 3, 2026

Sabres fall to Senators in first attempt to clinch playoff spot: ‘We weren’t good enough’

'In their biggest game in 15 years, the Sabres couldn’t exploit a blue line ravaged by injuries, generating little as their opponent consistently outworked them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Senators in first attempt to clinch playoff spot: ‘We weren’t good enough’

Olean Times Herald | Apr 3, 2026

Rookie Zach Metsa back with Sabres, perhaps for good

'During Saturday’s 3-2 shootout win over the Seattle Kraken, some fans even chanted, “We want Metsa.”' … [Read more...] about Rookie Zach Metsa back with Sabres, perhaps for good

Olean Times Herald | Apr 3, 2026

Friday's Ottawa Coverage

Ottawa Senators move into playoff spot with victory over Buffalo Sabres as Tyler Kleven joins lengthy injury list (Ottawa Sun) Senators' Cozens leads the way in character win over Sabres (Ottawa Sun) The Senators are back in the playoff picture (Le Droit) 'It's crazy': Senators move into playoff spot — but lose another defenceman (CP) Senators' Brady Tkachuk got a slashing … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage

SabreSpace.com | Apr 3, 2026

Senators move into wild-card spot, prevent Sabres from clinching in 4-1 win

'Mattias Samuelsson scored the lone goal for the Sabres and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 20 shots.' … [Read more...] about Senators move into wild-card spot, prevent Sabres from clinching in 4-1 win

CP | Apr 3, 2026

Sabres' Alex Tuch gets $64 million contract update before playoffs

'"Buffalo will surely point to Nick Schmaltz’s new eight-year, $8 million-AAV contract with the Utah Mammoth as a top comparable for Tuch, but he could probably command eight figures on the open market," Gould writes. "Again, it’s not as though the Sabres can’t afford that, but we’ve seen so many teams come to regret signing power forwards deep into their 30s at big money. It’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch gets $64 million contract update before playoffs

The Sporting News | Apr 3, 2026

Sabres fall in Ottawa

'The Senators scored early in the third to take the lead and then capped off the win with two empty net goals late in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in Ottawa

WGR-AM | Apr 3, 2026

Sabres miss out on a chance to clinch a playoff spot

'The Buffalo Sabres have been winning hockey games this season because they set a high standard and met it most nights. Thursday was not one of those nights as they missed a chance to clinch their first playoff spot since 2011 losing to the desperate Ottawa Senators, 4-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres miss out on a chance to clinch a playoff spot

WGR-AM | Apr 3, 2026

Playoff berth delayed by Sabres loss in Ottawa

'Dylan Cozens scored the tying goal on a power play in the second period and another ghost of Buffalo’s playoff drought past Linus Ullmark made 21 saves for the Senators, who also got goals in the third period from Lars Eller, Ridly Greig and Shane Pinto in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Playoff berth delayed by Sabres loss in Ottawa

WIVB-TV | Apr 3, 2026

The Sabres did not clinch a playoff berth Thursday night. What comes next?

'The Sabres must wait to end their postseason drought, which dates back to the 2010-11 season, following their 4-1 road loss to the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres did not clinch a playoff berth Thursday night. What comes next?

WGRZ-TV | Apr 3, 2026

Senators defeat Sabres, move back into wild-card spot in East

'“I mean, energy was super high,” Samuelsson said. “Obviously, we know the stakes with a win. Yeah, disappointing for sure, but obviously not the end of the road for us where we're standing. Just have to get back to work and put on a better performance in two days.”' … [Read more...] about Senators defeat Sabres, move back into wild-card spot in East

NHL.com | Apr 3, 2026

Tough offensive night in Ottawa delays Sabres’ playoff clinch

'“They took over the game, last two periods,” coach Lindy Ruff said. “I thought they outskated, they outcompeted. Their desperation level was just higher than ours, it’s simple as that.”' … [Read more...] about Tough offensive night in Ottawa delays Sabres’ playoff clinch

Sabres.com | Apr 3, 2026

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