'“There’s no time to dwell on the past games,” said Sabres center Josh Norris, who is expected to return to the lineup after missing Games 3, 4 and 5 due to an unspecified injury. “Even the last shift. If it was a bad shift, you’ve got to get over it and move on. I think we’ve done a great job in responding, whether it’s a good game or a bad game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to Boston for Game 6 with appetite for winning in tow
Archives for May 1, 2026
Sabres notebook: Konsta Helenius, Radim Mrtka part of ‘Black Aces’ practice squad
'The Sabres have recalled seven players from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League to join the team for the postseason, including center Konsta Helenius and defenseman Radim Mrtka.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Konsta Helenius, Radim Mrtka part of ‘Black Aces’ practice squad
Mike Harrington: Getting Tage Thompson back on the score sheet is paramount for Sabres in Game 6
'"To be honest with you, I've been really happy with my game," Thompson said. "You don't want to be comfortable. You always want to strive for more and to be better, but I think my game as a whole has been really solid. You know that in the playoffs, you're just not going to get as many opportunities and as many looks. Everyone is so dialed in defensively and making sure … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Getting Tage Thompson back on the score sheet is paramount for Sabres in Game 6
Why isn't there a Sabres watch party at Canalside for road games?
'“That’s the Sabres' choice. They obviously have their marketing and ideas of how to do things,” said Steven Carmina, president and CEO of Carmina Wood Design and the chairman of Buffalo Place. “Should we be doing something down here? Yeah. And we’re looking at ways we can possibly do it,” he added.' … [Read more...] about Why isn’t there a Sabres watch party at Canalside for road games?
As Sabres try to eliminate Bruins again, confident Tage Thompson believes he will start scoring
'As the series has progressed, Thompson has found less room to maneuver. Following two pointless outings, he registered one assist in each of the last two games. His shot and attempt total has dropped since pumping seven on goal and attempting 11 in Game 1.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres try to eliminate Bruins again, confident Tage Thompson believes he will start scoring
Sabres recall prospects from Rochester; Logan Stanley questionable for Game 6
'Goalie Devon Levi, forwards Konsta Helenius, Riley Fiddler-Schultz and Anton Wahlberg and defensemen Ryan Johnson, Vsevolod Komarov and Radim Mrtka have all joined the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall prospects from Rochester; Logan Stanley questionable for Game 6
Friday's Boston Coverage
Marat Khusnutdinov has managed to find a way to stick in the Bruins lineup (Boston Globe) How Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman reacted to being up for coveted NHL award (Boston Herald) Bruins notebook: B’s hope redemption is on menu for Game 6 (Boston Herald) Bruins want to redeem themselves at home, keep season alive (Springfield Republican) Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman believes … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres counting on former Yale goalie to lead them past Bruins, into second round
'Now 33, Lyon has bounced around professional hockey since his days in New Haven. He came to Yale the year after the Bulldogs won their first-ever national title, defeating Quinnipiac in the final, and immediately became a star, winning Ivy League co-Rookie of the Year honors and eventually being named a first-team All-American twice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres counting on former Yale goalie to lead them past Bruins, into second round
Konsta Helenius to force Sabres decision after 'Black Aces' roster moves
'Nothing has been determined, at least publicly, but Helenius is the one guy in the group of call-ups who fans will want to be inserted into the postseason lineup.' … [Read more...] about Konsta Helenius to force Sabres decision after ‘Black Aces’ roster moves
Norris jumps right back in with his line for Game 6
'“For a period of time that line was really good for us and we put him back in his spot. I thought he had a great practice today, skated really well, feeling really good, it’s an opportunity where a guy like ‘Nory’ can just step up and he could be a big difference maker for us.”' … [Read more...] about Norris jumps right back in with his line for Game 6
Lancaster prepping for another Sabres' watch party
'The watch party attracted an estimated 2,500 people - many of whom came from outside of Lancaster. "I had more than a few people come up to me and say 'they didn't realize what was here'," Sweemey said.' … [Read more...] about Lancaster prepping for another Sabres’ watch party
Players, just like fans, managing playoff emotions
'"Before a game when we played, and you talk about anxiety, nervous, butterflies...if you didn't have that I always thought you weren't ready to play."' … [Read more...] about Players, just like fans, managing playoff emotions
'Somebody for us will be a big-time player': Buffalo Sabres embracing Game 6 opportunity
'“We own that opportunity to be here,” head coach Lindy Ruff said. “We trusted what we did the whole year and we trusted the process to get to this point. You’ve got to continue to trust it. And you know that game in, game out, it's a team the whole year that has won together and lost together.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Somebody for us will be a big-time player’: Buffalo Sabres embracing Game 6 opportunity
Where did the Sabres Stanley Cup puck holder come from?
'Dan Buttery, a metal fabricator artist in Lewiston, created the customized puck holder. “When they asked me to do this, I knew no matter when they win the Stanley Cup, it’s going to be the first piece that’s going to hold the 16 pucks that goes with that Stanley Cup, so it’s a great part of history,” Buttery said.' … [Read more...] about Where did the Sabres Stanley Cup puck holder come from?
Microphone malfunction during Sabres playoff game highlights Buffalo’s relationship with Canada
'Karen Mann is a Sabres fan and spent much of her life in Fort Erie, Ontario. She was thrilled to see the crowd singing “O Canada” because “it speaks to the relationship that we all still have instead of what we read about in the headlines all the time.”' … [Read more...] about Microphone malfunction during Sabres playoff game highlights Buffalo’s relationship with Canada