'The Sabres won 21 regular-season games in comeback fashion. Three of their six wins in the playoffs have been comebacks. They couldn’t come back in a 6-3 loss to the Canadiens in Game 5 on Thursday at KeyBank Center. But at least one game remains, and this group still has a chance to accomplish a first for itself: coming back to win a playoff series.' … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve got to play to win’: Sabres set goal to stave off elimination in Game 6 at Montreal
Archives for May 16, 2026
Lance Lysowski: Sabres' team defense matters more than goalie decision for Game 6
'Luukkonen was not solely responsible for the Canadiens rallying from a 3-2 deficit with three goals in the second period Thursday night. Defenseman Conor Timmins lost coverage on Josh Anderson's tap-in goal to tie the score 3-3. Tage Thompson committed another undisciplined penalty 10 seconds before Nick Suzuki snapped a one-timer past Luukkonen to make it 5-3. But the fourth … [Read more...] about Lance Lysowski: Sabres’ team defense matters more than goalie decision for Game 6
Sabres Notebook: Show up and play is going to be the mantra for Game 6
'"I know the pressure they're feeling. I know how they feel. I know how much they care," Ruff said in a meeting with reporters Friday before the team departed. "I just feel a day away from the rink not coming here is a good thing. We don't need to watch video today. We don't need to talk about the game. We need to move on. There's only one game that counts now, and that is the … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Show up and play is going to be the mantra for Game 6
Lindy Ruff wants to ease pressure on Sabres as they face elimination; Buffalo needs more from Alex Tuch,
'“I know the pressure they’re feeling,” he said Friday in KeyBank Center. “I know how they feel. I know how much they care. I just feel a day away from the rink, not coming here, is a good thing.”' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff wants to ease pressure on Sabres as they face elimination; Buffalo needs more from Alex Tuch,
Sabres’ Owen Power feeling ‘pretty good’ after injury
'“All I can offer is he said he’s feeling pretty good, better than he thought he’d feel,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said this morning in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Owen Power feeling ‘pretty good’ after injury
Unlike the Canadiens, the Sabres are led by poor leaders
'In my opinion, it stems from poor leadership. You can praise Rasmus Dahlin all you want for his defensive qualities, but since the start of this second-round series, he hasn't been playing like a leader.' … [Read more...] about Unlike the Canadiens, the Sabres are led by poor leaders
The Sabres will face the unknown on Saturday at the Bell Centre: "We can't play with fear," Lindy Ruff emphasized.
'For the first time in these playoffs, the Sabres will face elimination. The vast majority of players on this team will find themselves in this situation for the very first time in their NHL careers.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres will face the unknown on Saturday at the Bell Centre: “We can’t play with fear,” Lindy Ruff emphasized.
Lyon or Luukkonen to keep the Sabers alive?
'The Sabres' coach was careful not to offer any details about his thinking to the media on Friday. He hinted that he would discuss it with the coaching staff.' … [Read more...] about Lyon or Luukkonen to keep the Sabers alive?
Saturday's Montreal Coverage
Todd: Martin St. Louis presses all the right buttons as Canadiens' belief grows (Montreal Gazette) 'Goofy' Canadien Jakub Dobes joins nutty netminders club | HI/O Bonus (Montreal Gazette) Freed: Why do we love the Canadiens so much? (Montreal Gazette) Habs Mailbag: Canadiens-Sabres series delivering expected results (Montreal Gazette) What the Puck: Canadiens fans transform … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage
No practice. Plan for the best. That’s the Ruff approach with Sabres facing elimination vs Canadiens
'“We need to move on. There’s only one game that counts, and that is the game tomorrow,” he added. “We have to play on our toes. We got to play to win. Can’t be afraid.”' … [Read more...] about No practice. Plan for the best. That’s the Ruff approach with Sabres facing elimination vs Canadiens
Alex Tuch's disappearing act has Sabres on brink before $11 million decision
'Through five games against the Montreal Canadiens, Tuch has the same amount of points in the series as we do.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch’s disappearing act has Sabres on brink before $11 million decision
Despite mistakes, the Sabres still have chance to tie series
'Honestly, it’s amazing the Buffalo Sabres still have a chance to tie their best of seven series with the Canadiens when Game 6 is played in Montreal on Saturday. Montreal’s best players have severely outplayed Buffalo’s best players, the Sabres penalty killing has been wildly inconsistent killing just 72.7% in the five games.' … [Read more...] about Despite mistakes, the Sabres still have chance to tie series
KeyBank Center to hold in-arena watch party for Game 6
'The watch party will feature giveaways including a t-shirt toss before the game, a DJ, sign making and more.' … [Read more...] about KeyBank Center to hold in-arena watch party for Game 6
Local businesses benefit from Sabres’ postseason run
'“For businesses everywhere it’s been unbelievable,” said Jason Sunshine, general manager of The Draft Room.' … [Read more...] about Local businesses benefit from Sabres’ postseason run
Sabres host Game 6 watch party as team faces elimination in Montreal
'The team is partnering with Seneca Resorts & Casinos for Game 6, which is a road game at Montreal against the Canadiens. The puck is scheduled to drop at 8 p.m. at Bell Centre.' … [Read more...] about Sabres host Game 6 watch party as team faces elimination in Montreal