'Over that span of a dozen outings, the 20-year-old has five goals, 11 points and 22 shots on goal. You want secondary scoring for the playoffs, folks know that Josh Doan is up to 25 goals and Peyton Krebs has been flashing a hot stick on the top line. But Benson is chipping in hugely as well on a line with Doan and Josh Norris.' … [Read more...] about By going to the net, Zach Benson has been on an offensive rush for Sabres
Archives for April 12, 2026
Inside the NHL: Memories of The Drought, a dark time in Sabres history that's finally over
'Ron Rolston: Darcy Regier's pet was insanely over his head as an NHL head coach. Players openly mocked his poor skating skills and the fact he wore gardening gloves rather than hockey gloves so he could avoid constantly shifting them on and off when he wanted to write on the whiteboard. They thought he was nothing more than a college coach. Sent packing along with Regier in … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Memories of The Drought, a dark time in Sabres history that’s finally over
How the Buffalo Sabres chose a 41-year-old song to set the tone for a playoff chase
'The credit goes to two players who were more likely to watch "Jersey Shore" than music videos on MTV: Josh Doan and Tage Thompson.' … [Read more...] about How the Buffalo Sabres chose a 41-year-old song to set the tone for a playoff chase
Sabres hope to have injured rookie Noah Ostlund back for playoffs
'Ruff said the Swedish forward has been skating on his own every day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to have injured rookie Noah Ostlund back for playoffs
Sabres playoff picture is a little clearer after Saturday
'That means all three teams in the Atlantic Division have two more games left. If Montreal looses on Sunday to the New York Islanders or the Sabres win in Chicago on Monday., the Sabres will clinch home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres playoff picture is a little clearer after Saturday
Sabres' power play struggles tested as playoffs fast approach
'“Five-on-5, it’s going to be tight. It’s going to be hard to score,” Tuch said. “And we’re going to be hard to play against and not give up any chances, so when you get those chances on the power play and penalty kill, I think that’s what makes the best teams in the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ power play struggles tested as playoffs fast approach
A game at a time, Lindy Ruff brought playoff hockey back to Buffalo
'“I understand the passion, from football to the sports to the people. It was my first team to play for. It was my first city I came to as a 19-year-old. The people here helped me grow into what I am today. The teammates around me, the people I’ve been around, the friends I’ve made in the city.”' … [Read more...] about A game at a time, Lindy Ruff brought playoff hockey back to Buffalo
With power play slumping, Sabres restructure top unit
'Notably, on the first unit, Rasmus Dahlin occupied the right flank while forward Jack Quinn manned the blue line. Tage Thompson remained on the left flank, and Alex Tuch joined the unit in the bumper. Their handedness maximizes one-timer opportunities around the formation, coach Lindy Ruff explained, with things running through Dahlin’s side.' … [Read more...] about With power play slumping, Sabres restructure top unit
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks close out road trip with 6-3 loss in Providence (Amerks.com) P-Bruins power past Americans for 53rd win of the season (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage