'Zucker had lost eight straight playoff series, including seven first-rounders, until the Sabres knocked off the Bruins. Four of the eight came with Minnesota, three with Pittsburgh and No. 8 was Nashville's six-game loss to Vancouver in 2024.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres winger Jason Zucker waited 11 years to win another round, and he wants more
Archives for May 6, 2026
Sabres center Sam Carrick returns to practice ahead of second round against Montreal
'“It’s not really a very common hockey injury, so it’s hard to say,” Carrick said, when asked if he was ahead of schedule for his return. “We really don’t have a lot of a baseline to go off of. I kind of had that sixth week as my goal.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres center Sam Carrick returns to practice ahead of second round against Montreal
Sabres vs. Canadiens: A position-by-position breakdown
'Alex Lyon brings experience, but the question is, how long will this run last for Lyon? The Sabres brought in the 10-year veteran for his ability to jump into any situation, from a cleanup role to entering a pressure cooker, and now he gets the chance to prove he can carry the goaltending load in the second round. Since taking over as the Sabres’ starter in Game 3 against … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens: A position-by-position breakdown
Is it OK to sell playoff tickets to Montreal Canadiens fans? Not all Sabres fans agree
'Plenty of Sabres fans are testing the waters. There are around 4,000 seats available for resale to Wednesday’s sold-out Game 1 contest in Buffalo, significantly more than what is typically on the market for a series opening game in the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Is it OK to sell playoff tickets to Montreal Canadiens fans? Not all Sabres fans agree
If there's a Game 6 in Montreal, Sabres fans will be able to watch it in KeyBank Center
'Tickets will be $5, with proceeds going to the Buffalo Sabres Foundation, and will be made available if and when a Game 6 in the best-of-seven series is necessary.' … [Read more...] about If there’s a Game 6 in Montreal, Sabres fans will be able to watch it in KeyBank Center
Erik Brady: The purloined cheer, the too-wide pads, and Buffalo's first foray into Stanley Cup mania
'Fast forward to Game 3 at the Aud. Sabres public relations exec Paul Wieland, himself a beer-league goalie, sneaked into the empty Canadiens locker room before the game and surreptitiously measured Ken Dryden's pads. Brother Dave had been right: They were wider than 10 inches, even if only by a bit.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: The purloined cheer, the too-wide pads, and Buffalo’s first foray into Stanley Cup mania
Sabres brace for high-drama series against young Canadiens
After career-best regular season, goalie Alex Lyon becomes Sabres’ backbone: ‘Nothing short of sensational’
'In his last three starts of the regular season, he struggled mightily, posting a ghastly 6.24 goals-against average and a .772 save percentage. Then he suffered a muscle strain, shelving him for the final five games.' … [Read more...] about After career-best regular season, goalie Alex Lyon becomes Sabres’ backbone: ‘Nothing short of sensational’
Sabres’ Sam Carrick expected to play in second round versus Canadiens; Konsta Helenius joins practice
'“I didn’t break any bones; it wasn’t my shoulder,” Carrick said. “Yeah, just a freak accident. I’ve been in lots of fights in my career, and it was the first time that’s happened. Unfortunate, the timing, but it’s been a good, long road to get back to here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Carrick expected to play in second round versus Canadiens; Konsta Helenius joins practice
Sabres roll over Bruins for first series win since 2006-07, set to face Montreal in second round
'The matchup pits two of the most exciting young teams in the league against one another. Montreal is the youngest team in the postseason, with an average age of 26, while Buffalo is tied with Anaheim and Philadelphia for second at 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roll over Bruins for first series win since 2006-07, set to face Montreal in second round
Sabato: Sabres and Canadiens present NHL with a unique opportunity in second round
'The Canadiens are the top franchise in Montreal — and Quebec, for that matter — and have a Bills-like following. And even though the Sabres play second fiddle to the Bills, they, along with the Minnesota Wild, might have the closest thing to Canadian passion for the sport among American NHL teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabato: Sabres and Canadiens present NHL with a unique opportunity in second round
Falls to be it for Sabres, Habs playoff matchup
'The Niagara Falls Illumination Board will be illuminating the Canadian Horseshoe Falls red and white, while the American Falls will be lit up blue and gold at 9:30 p.m. tonight. The illuminations are in celebration of the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres as the two teams get ready to face-off in the first game of their second round Stanley Cup Playoff series.' … [Read more...] about Falls to be it for Sabres, Habs playoff matchup
Jim Shultz: Sabres fans show how to love thy neighbor
'As the Buffalo Sabres headed into game five of their home playoff against the Boston Bruins, Amherst native Cami Clune took center stage to sing Oh Canada, the national anthem of our neighbors to the north. Both the Canadian national anthem and ours are sung at the start of all Sabres home games. KeyBank Center is just five miles from the border and the Sabres have a fan base … [Read more...] about Jim Shultz: Sabres fans show how to love thy neighbor
Future of Atlantic Division on display
'Sabres fans know that Dahlin brings much more than offensive production to the team and, rightfully so, after few appearances on the scoresheet in the first-round series, while Hutson does not bring the same snarl to his game that makes opponents dread playing against him. Hutson is much more the NHL prototype Norris Trophy defenseman that will rely on offense like Quinn … [Read more...] about Future of Atlantic Division on display
Wednesday's Montreal Coverage
Cowan: Sharper mental game fuels playoff success for Canadiens' Jakub Dobes (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens' offence can get on track vs. Sabres, TSN's Frankie Corrado says (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens' Ivan Demidov a finalist for Calder Trophy (Montreal Gazette) 'Montreal wings': Pub bans all things Buffalo in support of Canadiens (Montreal Gazette) Opinion: More than a … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage