'The Sabres, though, couldn’t match the offensive push they made Sunday at TD Garden, despite putting 27 shots on Swayman. “They played good, and it’s a super-tight game,” Dahlin said. “We should have just put a couple more pucks in the net, that’s what it comes down to.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres head to Boston with second chance at finishing first-round series against Bruins
Archives for April 29, 2026
Noah Ostlund's injury another blow to Sabres amid Game 5 loss to Bruins
'“He came back and tried, but it doesn’t look good,” said Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Noah Ostlund’s injury another blow to Sabres amid Game 5 loss to Bruins
Sabres notebook: Josh Norris, Jason Zucker, Tyson Kozak available for Game 5 against Boston
'The Sabres didn’t disclose the nature of the injury that kept Norris out of Game 3 and Game 4, and Norris didn’t offer much, despite the fact that he went into the end boards during the second period of Game 1 and missed the final four-plus minutes of the period, then returned for the remainder of the game. Norris logged 16 minutes, 32 seconds of ice time over 23 shifts in … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Josh Norris, Jason Zucker, Tyson Kozak available for Game 5 against Boston
Erik Brady: Thurman Thomas is a big fan of the Sabres – and of their No. 34
'Thomas is speaking of Alex Lyon, the Sabres' hot goaltender, who won Games 3 and 4 in Boston against the Bruins. He'll almost certainly start again in Tuesday's potentially series-clinching game five at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Thurman Thomas is a big fan of the Sabres – and of their No. 34
Sabres lose game to Bruins in OT, Noah Ostlund to injury: ‘It doesn’t look good’
'The Sabres lost more than the game. Center Noah Ostlund, a rookie the Sabres utilize like a veteran, suffered a lower-body injury in the first period when he got tangled with Casey Mittelstadt along the boards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose game to Bruins in OT, Noah Ostlund to injury: ‘It doesn’t look good’
Sabres notes: Peyton Krebs thriving in first playoff action; Josh Norris misses another game
'Krebs picked up where he left off during the regular season. Following a slow start, he found a groove and spent most of the second half skating at left wing on the top line alongside center Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Peyton Krebs thriving in first playoff action; Josh Norris misses another game
Wednesday's Boston Coverage
Bruins beat Sabres in Game 5 on David Pastrnak’s overtime goal to keep first-round playoff series alive (Boston Globe) The Bruins cleaned up their turnovers and simplified their game, and they live to fight another day (Boston Globe) Marco Sturm opts for canceling morning skate ahead of do-or-die Game 5 vs. Sabres (Boston Globe) David Pastrnak OT winner lifts Bruins over … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage
Pastrnak scores 9:14 into OT and Bruins avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Sabres
'Set up by Lindholm, Pastrnak scored on a breakaway 9:14 into overtime, and the Bruins avoided elimination with a 2-1 win in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Pastrnak scores 9:14 into OT and Bruins avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Sabres
Noah Ostlund injury update is bad news for Sabres
'A few minutes later, Ostlund returned to take a skate around the ice during a stoppage, but he must've not liked the way his leg felt.' … [Read more...] about Noah Ostlund injury update is bad news for Sabres
Sabres' fans show Buffalo doesn't need a mic to sing 'O Canada' during anthem technological difficulty
'When the microphone had some issues during the rendition of the Canadian national anthem on Tuesday night, the Sabres faithful found one voice and sang the song themselves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ fans show Buffalo doesn’t need a mic to sing ‘O Canada’ during anthem technological difficulty
Who is Sabres' goalie? Meet Alex Lyon, the Ivy League product saving Buffalo in the NHL playoffs
'Lyon decided to forgo his senior season at Yale to sign with the Philadelphia Flyers in April of 2016. He made his first NHL start in 2018 but spent a lot of time in the AHL. Lyon then spent time in the Carolina Hurricanes' organization, winning a Calder Cup with the Chicago Wolves with a 28-save shutout. Then it was on to the Florida Panthers, for whom he made a brief … [Read more...] about Who is Sabres’ goalie? Meet Alex Lyon, the Ivy League product saving Buffalo in the NHL playoffs
Bruins stay alive, win Game 5 in overtime
'The teams would trade chances in overtime through the first half of the extra frame but Hampus Lindholm found David Pastrnak breaking in behind the Buffalo defense at the blue line and made a great move to beat Alex Lyon and give the Bruins the 2-1 victory.' … [Read more...] about Bruins stay alive, win Game 5 in overtime
'It's a huge spike': As the Buffalo Sabres take the ice, local businesses gear up for the rush
'"It's a huge spike!" Owner Michael Rizzo said. "We have staff that keeps an eye on what's going on, and make sure people are just having a good time and not getting out of hand."' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a huge spike’: As the Buffalo Sabres take the ice, local businesses gear up for the rush
Sabres unable to clinch series as Bruins prevail in overtime
'“I said this morning, it’s going to be a really hard hockey game and it was a hard hockey game,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We had two or three really good chances that didn’t quite hit on in the third period. Even in overtime. We’re looking to make a pass for a guy on a breakaway, and we hit a stick. They’re changing and ends up going the other way, but that’s part of the … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to clinch series as Bruins prevail in overtime
Darien family’s pet kangaroos don Sabres gear for playoffs
'“They’re a lot of fun, they’re good animals and these two personalities are great,” Mark Miller said.' … [Read more...] about Darien family’s pet kangaroos don Sabres gear for playoffs