'“We’ve been in situations where we’ve been behind in games and we’ve found our way,” said Thompson, who had a three-point night (two goals, one assist) against the Bruins. “When you do that, you have confidence. And when you’re in similar situations, you know you can do that again.”' … [Read more...] about ‘You want experience? You’ve got it now.’ How the Sabres rallied for first Stanley Cup Playoffs win since 2011
Archives for April 20, 2026
Mike Harrington: Sabres bite back in the nick of time for an incredible opening act
'"We want to go into games being the guys are going to make the difference," Thompson explained. "Every guy in the NHL, especially on our team, is a guy that wants to go over the boards to make an impact every time they touch (the ice). If you don't, then you probably shouldn't be playing this sport. It's something we really like to tell each other and see who can be a … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres bite back in the nick of time for an incredible opening act
In bitter cold, Sabres fans party outside all day long for playoffs
'This was the party of a fan base that is used to being cold. Buffalo is not a fair-weather city. These are people who are familiar with discomfort and disappointment. People in Buffalo make do with what they have. When what they have suddenly improves, they savor it.' … [Read more...] about In bitter cold, Sabres fans party outside all day long for playoffs
Lance Lysowski: If this was the Bruins' ideal approach vs. Sabres, they're in trouble
'“We were exactly where we wanted to play, being in that position five or six minutes left in the game,” said Bruins coach Marco Sturm. “You could tell they got a little bit frustrated and, yeah, we made pretty much two mistakes to let them tie up the game. Obviously, with the crowd behind them, they got some life and the game is done. Very unfortunate, because my guys played … [Read more...] about Lance Lysowski: If this was the Bruins’ ideal approach vs. Sabres, they’re in trouble
Tage Thompson ignites late comeback in wild playoff win over Bruins: ‘This team doesn’t quit’
'“I think eight years of adversity is enough experience to get you ready for something like this,” Thompson said. “I think any time you go eight years not making playoffs and then it’s finally here, the last thing you want is regret. There’s just a heightened feeling of hunger. You just don’t want to let this opportunity slip.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson ignites late comeback in wild playoff win over Bruins: ‘This team doesn’t quit’
After second trade, ex-Sabres standout Casey Mittelstadt might have home with Bruins
'Mittelstadt scored 15 goals and 42 points in 71 regular-season games. More importantly, he registered a career-high plus-12 rating. Last season, he compiled a dreadful minus-29 rating between the Bruins and Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about After second trade, ex-Sabres standout Casey Mittelstadt might have home with Bruins
Thompson, Samuelsson power Sabres stunning rally for Game 1 win
'Buffalo had outshot the Bruins 27-13 after two periods, but Jeremy Swayman stopped them all in the opening 40 minutes, with many coming from the outside and with little traffic in front. But in the final minutes of the game, the Sabres found their game.' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Samuelsson power Sabres stunning rally for Game 1 win
Monday's Boston Coverage
Bruins unable to finish off the Sabres in third period, surrender two-goal lead in Game 1 loss (Boston Globe) Bruins let a winnable game slip away in Buffalo, doomed again by their inability to create on offense (Boston Globe) Five Bruins to get their introduction to playoff hockey in series opener against Sabres (Boston Globe) Bruins collapse in third period to cough up … [Read more...] about Monday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres score 4 3rd-period goals to beat the Bruins 4-3 in playoff opener
'The playoff win was Buffalo’s first at home — and first overall — since a 1-0 victory over Philadelphia in Game 4 of a first-round series April 20, 2011. The Sabres proceeded to lose the series in seven games. The Sabres won their first Atlantic Division this season and snapped an NHL-record 14-season playoff drought.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 4 3rd-period goals to beat the Bruins 4-3 in playoff opener
Sabres win first playoff game in 15 years in dramatic fashion, stun Bruins with epic third period comeback
'The Buffalo Sabres made their first playoff game in 14 years one they would never forget.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win first playoff game in 15 years in dramatic fashion, stun Bruins with epic third period comeback
Sabres celebration spills outside the arena after Game 1 win
'Fans celebrated the return of playoff hockey to western New York for hours on Sunday before the game, carrying around a variety of self-made replica Stanley Cups, punching a mannequin wearing a Bruins jersey, drinking from "beer sabres" and simply celebrating the return of playoff hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres celebration spills outside the arena after Game 1 win
Sabres score 4 third-period goals to beat Bruins in Game 1
'KeyBank Center went from morgue to madhouse Sunday as the Buffalo Sabres rallied from a 2-0 third-period deficit to defeat the Boston Bruins 4-3 to collect the franchise's first playoff victory in 15 years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 4 third-period goals to beat Bruins in Game 1
Buffalo roars as Sabres complete epic comeback vs. Bruins in playoff return
'“The energy on the bench, the energy in the building after we got the first one, I just felt, we’re going to get one; we’re going to have a good look to get the next one,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “Because we were garnering a lot of the offensive-zone play; it was just whether we could break them down and get that good chance.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo roars as Sabres complete epic comeback vs. Bruins in playoff return
Sabres' Tage Thompson turns '8 years of adversity' into crowning playoff moments
'"I think eight years of adversity is enough experience to get you ready for stuff like this," Thompson said postgame. "Anytime you go eight years without making the playoffs and it's finally here, the last thing you want is regret. There's just a heightened feeling of hunger. You just don't want to let this opportunity slip."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson turns ‘8 years of adversity’ into crowning playoff moments
'Better Days,' Buffalo and a Sabres team uniting a city
'"It was unbelievable," Thompson said. "Didn't really know what to expect, to be honest with you. Kinda been thinking about it all day. Last few days, actually. The last half of the season, the fans have been unbelievable. It's been so much fun to play in front of them and string some winning games for them and find ourselves in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about ‘Better Days,’ Buffalo and a Sabres team uniting a city