'"That's the one thing that can separate us and really help us to go deep," center Tage Thompson said. "Our (penalty) kill has been great all year, 5-on-5 play has been great. Goaltending has been great. We definitely have the guys to do it. We've done it before, just trying to find a little spark."' … [Read more...] about Sabres put renewed emphasis on slumping power play in prep for playoffs
Archives for April 13, 2026
Sabres don't know opponent but this much is clear: Three points wrap up Atlantic title
'The Sabres have all tiebreaker advantages over Montreal. Things are uncertain vs. Tampa Bay, as Buffalo holds the No. 1 tiebreaker of regulation wins (41-40) but Tampa has the edge in the No. 2 tiebreaker of regulation/overtime wins (45-44) if that is needed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t know opponent but this much is clear: Three points wrap up Atlantic title
How the Buffalo Sabres rebuilt behind the scenes to prepare for return of fans, playoffs
'Vernon said his experience in Buffalo has been very similar to that in Minnesota, where the teams were also trying to come up with the right strategic initiative to attract fans to the arena and the ideal people to execute the process.' … [Read more...] about How the Buffalo Sabres rebuilt behind the scenes to prepare for return of fans, playoffs
After trade, scratch, Sabres newcomer Logan Stanley settling in on defense
'“Kind of came into that with some, weird to say, but newfound confidence and a good mindset,” he told the Times Herald following Saturday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about After trade, scratch, Sabres newcomer Logan Stanley settling in on defense
Monday's Chicago Coverage
Buffalo visits Chicago after Doan’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: Blackhawks Host Sabres in Penultimate Game of the Season (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Chicago Coverage
Sabres ticket demand surges as historic postseason return nears
'"The Sabres have played it perfectly, as a business and a business owner, the way they distributed their playoff tickets," he said. "They are rewarding season-ticket holders for the rebuilding years, pretty much, and it's a way of saying thank you, and it's also a way of building future season ticket holders and the fan base for pretty much the future."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ticket demand surges as historic postseason return nears
Benson-Norris-Doan line doing it all for Sabres
'“That line has a little bit of chemistry. They’ve been going good together,” coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Benson-Norris-Doan line doing it all for Sabres