'He hadn’t played a full game in goal for the Buffalo Sabres since March 27. He returned after sustaining a lower-body injury April 8 during a morning skate in New York City.' … [Read more...] about Alex Lyon steps in to help Sabres stop Bruins, take 2-1 Stanley Cup Playoffs series lead
Archives for April 24, 2026
Sabres notebook: All signs point to Alex Lyon in goal, while Josh Norris is out for Game 3
'“Don’t know exactly what it is, but just not feeling right,” Ruff said of Norris, who also missed 38 games this season with various injuries, including a rib injury and an upper-body injury that shelved him for a combined 36 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: All signs point to Alex Lyon in goal, while Josh Norris is out for Game 3
Kevyn Adams, Josh Doan's father give Vancouver GM search a Sabres connection
'The Sabres had to give the Canucks permission to talk to Adams because there was still time remaining on his contract. Adams, 51, served as the Sabres' general manager for 5½ years until he was fired on Dec. 15 and replaced by Jarmo Kekalainen. A lightning rod for criticism over his last two seasons in Buffalo, Adams' tenure is viewed quite differently in the rearview mirror, … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams, Josh Doan’s father give Vancouver GM search a Sabres connection
Erik Brady: Buffalonians who detest Boston teams carry on a feeling born in 1879
'The Red Caps (later to be known as the Boston Braves) would beat the Bisons again the next day, and in nine of their 12 meetings that season. A template of sorrow was set. Our big-league sports teams have been losing to Boston's too often ever since.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Buffalonians who detest Boston teams carry on a feeling born in 1879
Alex Lyon, Noah Ostlund and Alex Tuch help Sabres rally to defeat Bruins, take series lead
'If Arvidsson beat Lyon, the Bruins would’ve gone up two goals for the third straight contest and possibly broken Game 3 of the first-round playoff series wide open.' … [Read more...] about Alex Lyon, Noah Ostlund and Alex Tuch help Sabres rally to defeat Bruins, take series lead
Sabres notes: Buffalo turns to Alex Lyon versus Bruins; Josh Norris misses game
'The oft-injured Norris crashed into the boards in Tuesday’s 4-2 home loss to the Bruins but stayed in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Buffalo turns to Alex Lyon versus Bruins; Josh Norris misses game
Ostlund, Lyon star, Sabres take Game 3 in Boston
'Forward Noah Ostlund rejoined the lineup after last playing on March 25 due to an upper-body injury. Ostlund’s return was major, as he finished with a goal and an assist in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Ostlund, Lyon star, Sabres take Game 3 in Boston
Friday's Boston Coverage
Sabres elbow their way in front of Bruins with Game 3 victory at Garden (Boston Globe) The Bruins were far too polite in front of goal, and it cost them in their Game 3 loss to the Sabres (Boston Globe) Bruins know they need to be careful when it comes to rough stuff, but they also won’t back down to Sabres (Boston Globe) Bruins let Game 3 get away in third period, lose 3-1 … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres rally to beat Bruins 3-1, take 2-1 lead in NHL playoff series
'Alex Lyon stopped 24 shots in his first start of the postseason and the Sabres, who snapped an NHL-record 14-year playoff drought by winning the Atlantic Division, regained home-ice advantage in the best-of-seven series. Game 4 is Sunday in Boston, with the Bruins needing a win to assure themselves of another home game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to beat Bruins 3-1, take 2-1 lead in NHL playoff series
Sabres beat Bruins, nab 2-1 series lead in First Round
'The blue and gold used three unanswered goals to seize a 2-1 series lead in the first game played inside TD Garden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Bruins, nab 2-1 series lead in First Round
Sabres playoff run means boost for downtown businesses
'Jason Sunshine of the Draft Room says business was enormous last Sunday and Tuesday. "It was the amount of fans that came out to go to the game and also just to come hang out here at the draft room, was just amazing," says Sunshine of the turnout. "It is just more than we could have ever hoped for and wished for, just with the amount of guests that we've had through the door … [Read more...] about Sabres playoff run means boost for downtown businesses
WNY elementary school temporarily changes its name for the Buffalo Sabres playoff run
'Boston Valley Elementary is temporarily ditching its name during the Stanley Cup Playoffs rebranding itself as Sabres Valley School as the Buffalo Sabres face off against the Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about WNY elementary school temporarily changes its name for the Buffalo Sabres playoff run
Sabres take series lead with win in Boston
'Rookie forward Noah Ostlund had an empty-net goal and assist in his NHL playoff debut, and Alex Lyon made 24 saves in his first start of the series, including a crucial stop on a penalty shot when the Sabres were trailing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take series lead with win in Boston
Tonawanda Elementary students hold Sabres spirit parade
'“Anytime we can support the teams, it is contagious, our parents are supportive, the staff is supportive, and it will be a fun ride through the playoffs,” Ross said.' … [Read more...] about Tonawanda Elementary students hold Sabres spirit parade
Sabres score late to beat Bruins 3-1, reclaim series lead
'The Sabres took their first lead in Game 3 a little more than four minutes into the third, when Alex Tuch scored. The assists went to Peyton Krebs and Byram, who — according to the team — became the first Sabres defenseman to notch at least one goal and one assist in a postseason game since Tyler Myers did it on April 26, 2011, at Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score late to beat Bruins 3-1, reclaim series lead