'Montreal visited Tampa Bay for a decisive Game 7 on Sunday night and escaped with a 2-1 victory, meaning that it will be the Canadiens who visit Buffalo when the next round begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about It’s official: The Sabres draw Canadiens in Round 2
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Sabres rule out 2 forwards for next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
'The team said Sam Carrick and Noah Ostlund will be out through at least the second round of the playoffs. "I don’t believe either will be available in this series yet," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Sunday, following a team practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rule out 2 forwards for next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Ostlund, Carrick unlikely to play in Eastern 2nd Round for Sabres
'Carrick has been out since sustaining an upper-body injury in a fight with New York Islanders forward Anders Lee at the start of the third period on March 31. The forward was acquired from the New York Rangers prior to the NHL Trade Deadline on March 6. He had five goals and one assist in 13 games after the trade.' … [Read more...] about Ostlund, Carrick unlikely to play in Eastern 2nd Round for Sabres
Sabres to play Canadiens in Round 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs
'Buffalo went 2-2-0 in four games against Montreal this season, three of which came during a three-week span in January. Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki led the season series with eight points (2+6) while forward Cole Caufield had a series-leading five goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play Canadiens in Round 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs
Sabres stay fresh while awaiting Round 2 opponent
'Forwards Noah Ostlund (lower body) and Sam Carrick (left arm) remained absent and aren’t expected to return for the second round, but everyone else was on the ice Sunday, and Buffalo skated with the same lines from its Game 6 win. Logan Stanley was a full participant after missing the end of the Boston series with illness.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay fresh while awaiting Round 2 opponent