'“I told them, ‘We’re going to win the game,’ ” Ruff said. “I said, ‘We are going to win the series.’ We’ve got to do some things better, but we are going to win the game.”' … [Read more...] about ‘We’re going to win the game’: Sabres close out Bruins for first playoff series victory since 2007
Archives for May 2, 2026
Sabres’ Lindy Ruff a finalist for NHL’s coach of the year
'Ruff joins Pittsburgh's Dan Muse and Tampa Bay's Jon Cooper as finalists for the award this year. The NHL Broadcasters’ Association’s membership votes on the Jack Adams Award at the end of each season, and the winner will be announced in June.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lindy Ruff a finalist for NHL’s coach of the year
In defeating Bruins and winning playoff round, Sabres hope they’re just getting started: ‘Attacked this series as a team’
'“I think Part A is getting to the playoffs,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “Part B is trying to have success once you get there. We talked about how hard this series was going to be and what a challenge it was going to be to take out a good team.”' … [Read more...] about In defeating Bruins and winning playoff round, Sabres hope they’re just getting started: ‘Attacked this series as a team’
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff named finalist for Jack Adams Award
'“That just means our coaching staff did one hell of a job,” Ruff said of his nomination today in the Four Seasons One Dalton. “This isn’t a one-man job. The hours these guys have put in and where we got to, a complete team effort.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff named finalist for Jack Adams Award
Sabres’ Owen Power quietly developing into special defenseman
'“His consistency in his game, his defending in his game has really come a long way,” Ruff said earlier this week in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Owen Power quietly developing into special defenseman
Saturday's Boston Coverage
After another sleepy start, Bruins’ season comes to a close with Game 6 loss to the Sabres (Boston Globe) A good Bruins year ended with their flaws clear: Not enough shots, and not enough grit (Boston Globe) Nikita Zadorov said he played through torn MCL suffered during Game 3 (Boston Globe) Bruins eliminated by Sabres in Game 6 loss on home ice (Boston Herald) Nikita … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres advance to second round of NHL playoffs with road win against Bruins
'They will host the first two games of their second round series. They won't know their opponent until Sunday, when the Lightning and Canadiens play Game 7 in Tampa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres advance to second round of NHL playoffs with road win against Bruins
Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 to reach 2nd round for 1st time since 2007
'“It’s one step in the right direction. That’s it,” Tuch said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 to reach 2nd round for 1st time since 2007
Takeaways: Defence delivers, Lyon roars as Sabres bust another major drought
'While it’s not a surprise to see the favoured Sabres advance — after all, Buffalo finished atop the Atlantic and is the second seed in the Eastern Conference draw — their path to victory is a bit unexpected. The Bruins had the second-best home record in the regular season, yet Buffalo blanked the B’s in their own barn, winning Games 3, 4 and 6 as the visitor.' … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Defence delivers, Lyon roars as Sabres bust another major drought
Sabres' Alex Tuch gets price-rising $11 million contract update during playoffs
'"He had already expressed a strong desire to stay in Buffalo before the season started; now that he’s part of a Stanley Cup contender, his odds of re-signing skyrocket," Larkin writes. "All Buffalo has to do is meet what should be a significant asking price in the $10 million to $11 million range…wait, should that be $11 million to $12 million now? Tuch has been great so far … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch gets price-rising $11 million contract update during playoffs
Why Konsta Helenius isn't playing for Sabres after call-up from AHL
'It does seem like Helenius could break through into the lineup if another injury or two occurred, but the Sabres wouldn't be rooting for such a thing to happen anyway.' … [Read more...] about Why Konsta Helenius isn’t playing for Sabres after call-up from AHL
Sabres' storybook season is real, and Stanley Cup dreams are valid
'But this is a Buffalo team unlike so many of recent vintage. They may have left the door open momentarily for the Bruins, but on this night, they slammed it shut.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ storybook season is real, and Stanley Cup dreams are valid
Sabres off to second round with Game 6 win in Boston
'The Sabres opened the scoring just 3:25 into this road affair. Rasmus Dahlin and Alex Tuch teamed up for a nifty connection to vault the blue and gold ahead, 1-0. Dahlin skated down through the left circle, through traffic, and located Tuch positioned at the far post. Tuch sent home his fourth goal of the series and quieted the Boston crowd early.' … [Read more...] about Sabres off to second round with Game 6 win in Boston
Lindy Ruff is a finalist for the Jack Adams Award
'“That just means that our coaching staff did one helluva job. This isn’t a one-man job and the hours that these guys have put in and where we got to, a complete team effort.”' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff is a finalist for the Jack Adams Award
Fans celebrate as Sabres advance to Stanley Cup playoffs’ second round
'It was standing room only as the Sabres faced the Bruins for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Fans celebrate as Sabres advance to Stanley Cup playoffs’ second round