'The Buffalo Sabres couldn’t meet the moment.' … [Read more...] about Bad bounces, inconsistency hampers Sabres in 4-2 Game 2 loss against Boston
Archives for April 22, 2026
Mike Harrington: As series shifts to Boston, Sabres have lots of food for thought
'Tage Thompson had his two goals and three points in Game 1 but was blanked Tuesday. No points in either game from Rasmus Dahlin, Josh Doan, Zach Benson, Jason Zucker or Ryan McLeod.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As series shifts to Boston, Sabres have lots of food for thought
Bruins slow Sabres, even series with complete effort: 'We left the past in the past'
'None of the lost puck battles or mistakes the Sabres committed during their disappointing 4-2 loss in KeyBank Center were as deflating as the uncharacteristic blunder that may haunt Luukkonen if his teammates are unable to win at least one game on the road in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series that's now tied at one game apiece.' … [Read more...] about Bruins slow Sabres, even series with complete effort: ‘We left the past in the past’
Sabres notebook: Slumping power play in search of surge against Bruins
'That unit has been anemic, as of late. The Sabres entered the playoffs 0 for 22 on power-play opportunities, a slump that dates back to April 2. The Sabres topped Boston 4-3 on Sunday to a take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven, first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but their power play finished 0 for 4 despite putting eight shots on goal on the man-advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Slumping power play in search of surge against Bruins
Sabres' equipment staff relishing the return of playoff hockey in Buffalo
'During good times and bad ones, the Sabres turn to their equipment staff for expertise and assistance. You won’t find their names listed on a box score, but aside from Lindy Ruff, nobody in the players’ orbit has more experience with playoff hockey in Buffalo than Williams and Babcock, the team’s assistant equipment manager. They, along with assistant equipment manager Ben … [Read more...] about Sabres’ equipment staff relishing the return of playoff hockey in Buffalo
Playoff drought ended and Sabres' social media team is celebrating. But they kept receipts
'The Sabres’ social media group has spent the last four months sharing game highlights, celebrations of wins and player milestones, behind-the-scenes videos and memes − so many memes.' … [Read more...] about Playoff drought ended and Sabres’ social media team is celebrating. But they kept receipts
Josh Allen bangs drum, chugs beer to fire up Sabres crowd before playoff game
'After slamming the drum to a "Let's go Buffalo" chant, Allen flipped the mallet, reached into his back pocket, pulled out a beer and chugged it. It send the building into a frenzy.' … [Read more...] about Josh Allen bangs drum, chugs beer to fire up Sabres crowd before playoff game
Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen allows long goal, gets replaced by Alex Lyon as Bruins tie series
'For months, Luukkonen has stood tall in net, making him the easy choice to start the first-round series against the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But the Finn’s struggles in Game 2 – he allowed a goal from center ice and later got pulled – helped sink the Sabres as the Bruins tied the best-of-seven series 1-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen allows long goal, gets replaced by Alex Lyon as Bruins tie series
Sabres notes: Mattias Samuelsson takes place among NHL’s best defensemen; Josh Allen riles up Buffalo crowd
'“He’s got every tool in the toolbox,” Sabres winger Alex Tuch said Monday in KeyBank Center. “He’s big, he skates well, he’s got the long stick, he’s got the hockey IQ. And then when he’s physical like that, he’s just horrible to play against.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Mattias Samuelsson takes place among NHL’s best defensemen; Josh Allen riles up Buffalo crowd
Bills’ Josh Allen just did the most Buffalo thing ever at the Sabres playoff game (WATCH)
'“I think just for the city of Buffalo, I think it’s a better place when the Sabres are playing well, and it being the first playoff game in, was it 15 years?” said Allen.' … [Read more...] about Bills’ Josh Allen just did the most Buffalo thing ever at the Sabres playoff game (WATCH)
Sabres falter in Game 2 behind shaky effort from Luukkonen
'Despite Bills quarterback Josh Allen banging the drum pregame to get the crowd amped up, and an estimated 10,000 fans at the watch party at Canalside outside the arena, the team on the ice did not have the energy needed to secure a win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres falter in Game 2 behind shaky effort from Luukkonen
Wednesday's Boston Coverage
Bruins 4, Sabres 2Coach Marco Sturm called out the Bruins’ second line, and it responded to help even the series (Boston Globe) The Sabres were the NHL’s hottest team. They’re suddenly another playoff hopeful worried about a shaky goalie. (Boston Globe) Pavel Zacha-Viktor Arvidsson-Casey Mittlestadt line made most of second chance vs. Sabres (Boston Globe) Bruins show fight … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage
Josh Allen chugs beer before playoff game to hype up Sabres fans
'After three rounds of getting the chant going, he flipped the mallet that he used to beat the drum and pulled out a Corona Extra to start chugging.' … [Read more...] about Josh Allen chugs beer before playoff game to hype up Sabres fans
Josh Allen chugs beer, fires up crowd before Sabres playoff game vs Bruins
'Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, wearing Alex Tuch's No. 89, had the honor of banging the drum for the Sabres on Tuesday night, leading the chant of "Let's go Buffalo!" After his final hit, Allen tossed the drumstick aside and pulled out what appeared to be a beer from his back pocket. He proceeded to chug the drink (most of it anyway), to roars of approval from the … [Read more...] about Josh Allen chugs beer, fires up crowd before Sabres playoff game vs Bruins
Arvidsson scores 2 and the Bruins beat the Sabres 4-2 to even first-round series at 1
'Bowen Byram and Peyton Krebs scored 1:14 apart to cut Boston’s lead to 4-2 with 4:52 remaining in regulation before being stymied by Swayman, who stopped the final eight shots he faced.' … [Read more...] about Arvidsson scores 2 and the Bruins beat the Sabres 4-2 to even first-round series at 1