'With Tampa Bay and Montreal combining to go 16-2-2 in their last 20 games − and the Habs suddenly entering Sunday's rematch with New Jersey on an eight-game winning streak − the Sabres are on a 106-point pace and could be looking at third place and no home-ice advantage in the first round. What a shame that would be.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres need to quickly regain their thunder in massive showdown with Lightning
Archives for April 6, 2026
Inside the Sabres' turnaround on and off the ice: 'They deserve a team that plays like this'
'“There’s been games this year where we looked like it was going to be easy, and then we lost because we got outworked,” Kekalainen said during his press conference as general manager Dec. 16. “That’s unacceptable, and that’s going to be something that we’re going to focus on every day here, each and every day. Because the talent, the skill alone, is not going to get you the … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres’ turnaround on and off the ice: ‘They deserve a team that plays like this’
As Sabres struggle before playoffs, visit from Lightning could help ignite them
'In losing consecutive games in regulation for the first time since early December, the Sabres often looked uninterested, failing to match the desperation and tenacity of opponents fighting to get into the postseason.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres struggle before playoffs, visit from Lightning could help ignite them
Monday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Atlantic Division foes meet when Sabres host the Lightning (AP) Nuts & Bolts: Final regular season road trip opens with a big one in Buffalo (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Canucks: How the Sabres turned their fortunes around — and what their expansion cousins can learn from it
'“The one thing that I’ve noticed since we’ve had some success is that teams try to test us a little bit,” Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen, who replaced the fired Kevyn Adams on Dec. 15 when the Sabres were 14-14-5, told reporters. “They’ve been trying to push us around, and I think we added some elements and that’s not going to happen so easily anymore. Everybody knows … [Read more...] about Canucks: How the Sabres turned their fortunes around — and what their expansion cousins can learn from it
Canalside to host Sabres playoff watch parties
'The team is calling the event the “Sabrehood Block Party.” It will begin with a pregame “Party in the Plaza” outside KeyBank Center featuring music, alumni, food and drinks, followed by a watch party at Canalside.' … [Read more...] about Canalside to host Sabres playoff watch parties
With playoff ticket punched, Buffalo Sabres plan to host watch parties at Canalside
'7 Sports has learned the Sabres will be hosting their official watch parties at Canalside. The venue will feature a large screen to watch the game, restrooms, food trucks, and other vendors.' … [Read more...] about With playoff ticket punched, Buffalo Sabres plan to host watch parties at Canalside
Buffalo Sabres announce playoff plans for fans
'For every home playoff game, the team will host a “Sabrehood Block Party” outside the KeyBank Center featuring live music, food, drinks, and appearances from Sabre alumni.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres announce playoff plans for fans
Sabres announce return of Party in the Plaza and more playoff festivities
'The team says the move is to, "ensure room for the whole Sabrehood." All of the home watch parties will be free for fans and open to the public. Food and beer trucks will also be hauled in to satisfy hungry hockey fans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce return of Party in the Plaza and more playoff festivities
Lightning, Sabres ready for rematch of March 8 epic
'At the same time, the building will be buzzing. This will be the Sabres’ first game at home since they clinched their playoff berth Saturday, ending an NHL-record 14-season dry spell. Add to it the fact that memories of the scoring-fest/free-for-all between the two teams 29 days earlier remains fresh in the minds of the players and the fans, and, well ….' … [Read more...] about Lightning, Sabres ready for rematch of March 8 epic
Sabres finally reward fans with long-awaited playoff berth
'Cross over the Peace Bridge from Fort Erie, Ontario, to Buffalo, and the electric sign boards indicating which customs lanes are open have the Sabres logo on them. On a rainy night last weekend, a huge projection of that same logo could be seen on one of the lakeside grain elevators just a couple of blocks from KeyBank Center, the Sabres’ home.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally reward fans with long-awaited playoff berth
Welcome to the Playoffs | Watch Parties, Rally Towels, and more ways to get involved this postseason
'Here’s a rundown of what will be happening at KeyBank Center and around Western New York in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more playoff programming, fan sweepstakes and more!' … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Playoffs | Watch Parties, Rally Towels, and more ways to get involved this postseason