'The cobwebs could have accrued, but Luukkonen already has sat out two significant stretches of the season with injuries, and the Olympic break gave him extra time to recover from the lower-body injury he sustained Jan. 27 at Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s latest chapter in goal helps Sabres make it best-of-three series against Montreal
Archives for May 14, 2026
Sabres Notebook: Lindy Ruff says Habs are 'going down easy' to draw penalties
'"I see some trends where I know Montreal's got a good power play, but they're going down easy," Ruff cracked in a meeting with reporters in Montreal on Wednesday morning prior to the flight home. It's part of the playoffs. It just is. You know how important a power play can be, so if you get a stick on somebody, you've got to be careful with your sticks. You know if they have … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Lindy Ruff says Habs are ‘going down easy’ to draw penalties
Tickets for Sabres' Game 6 watch party now available
'Tickets are $5, with proceeds going to the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.' … [Read more...] about Tickets for Sabres’ Game 6 watch party now available
As Sabres make playoff run, team business continues to soar
'The Sabres are up to around 4,000 new season ticket holders and will have more than 12,000 season ticket holders for next season. The team began the season with only the equivalent of 9,000 season ticket holders, combining full-, half- and partial-season tickets.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres make playoff run, team business continues to soar
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff says Canadiens are ‘going down’ to sell penalties
'“We had some self-inflicted pain,” Ruff said after the Sabres gave the Montreal Canadiens six power plays in Tuesday’s 3-2 win in the Bell Centre. “And I think there’s a part of the game our players need to understand.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff says Canadiens are ‘going down’ to sell penalties
Sabres’ Konsta Helenius earns trust in playoff debut, generates offense: ‘Heck of a game’
'The youngster looked comfortable as chaos enveloped around him in hockey’s noisiest rink, skating 12 minutes, 53 seconds over 17 shifts. He pumped three shots on goal, attempted six shots and won four of his six faceoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Konsta Helenius earns trust in playoff debut, generates offense: ‘Heck of a game’
No more losing at home for the Sabres
'"We can't waste these home games anymore," forward Josh Doan said, ahead of Game 5 of the series, scheduled for Thursday night in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about No more losing at home for the Sabres
"Their players fall easily": Sabres head coach thinks the Canadiens are playing the game
'"In the playoffs, we know how important a power play can be," he continued. We have to be careful with our stick. If they are lucky enough to make a game look worse than it really is, they will do it. It's playoff hockey."' … [Read more...] about “Their players fall easily”: Sabres head coach thinks the Canadiens are playing the game
Scotty Bowman on Zach Benson's "unusual youth"
'"He's going to be another Brad Marchand," he says.' … [Read more...] about Scotty Bowman on Zach Benson’s “unusual youth”
Lindy Ruff: "I think they fall easily"
'The most common offences are interference at the expense of a skater (six), not to be confused with interference at the expense of the goalie (one). There were also four high-sticking penalties, including a four-minute penalty to Bowen Byram on Tuesday. The Sabres were chased twice for cross-checking, twice for roughing and twice for tripping. To complete the count: a penalty … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff: “I think they fall easily”
Thursday's Montreal Coverage
Cowan: Canadiens add exciting new chapter in Year 4 of their rebuild (Montreal Gazette) Was Arber Xhekaj’s KO of Sabre proof Canadiens need him? | HI/O Bonus (Montreal Gazette) How author Oren Safdie fell back in love with the Canadiens (Montreal Gazette) Scotty Bowman: "I will never oppose the Canadiens" (Journal de Montreal) Bowman: "Zach Benson is going to become another … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage
How Buffalo's Beer Sabre took over the hockey world
'The Beer Sabres are being resold on eBay, with many in the $200 to $300 range. The Buffalo Zoo used them to feed giraffes. They appeared on "Good Morning America." A Beer Sabre was brought to the Italian Open to surprise No. 5-ranked tennis player Jessica Pegula, whose father, Terry, owns the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about How Buffalo’s Beer Sabre took over the hockey world
Sabres setting up to lose Michael Kesselring
'He's a pending free agent, and so Buffalo would have to actively pursue re-signing him. Otherwise, he could chase a spot with more playing time elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Sabres setting up to lose Michael Kesselring
Sabres reveal who's banging the drum at Game 5 vs. Canadiens tonight
'The Sabres have called upon Jason Pominville to do the honors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reveal who’s banging the drum at Game 5 vs. Canadiens tonight
Buffalo Sabres release tickets, more information for Game 6 watch party at KeyBank Center
'The team is partnering with Seneca Resorts & Casinos to host the watch party on Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m. with puck drop scheduled for 8 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres release tickets, more information for Game 6 watch party at KeyBank Center