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'All donors this month are automatically entered to win a pair of 200-level tickets to every Sabres home playoff game in April.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ return to the NHL playoffs helping boost blood donations across WNY

'The team says the move is to, "ensure room for the whole Sabrehood." All of the home watch parties will be free for fans and open to the public. Food and beer trucks will also be hauled in to satisfy hungry hockey fans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce return of Party in the Plaza and more playoff festivities

'That scenario came in a Saturday afternoon game between the New York Rangers and the Detroit Red Wings. The Sabres needed two points of their own, or two less from a division rival, meaning a Rangers win in regulation would clinch a playoff berth for the "Blue and Gold."' … [Read more...] about The Sabres clinched their first playoff berth since 2011, without winning a game Saturday

'If the Sabres can win the division, they would face a wild card team in the first round. Those teams, at this moment, would be the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators. Also in contention are the Detroit Red Wings, Columbus Blue Jackets, Philadelphia Flyers, and Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about What’s next for the Sabres between now and the Stanley Cup playoffs?

'The Sabres must wait to end their postseason drought, which dates back to the 2010-11 season, following their 4-1 road loss to the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres did not clinch a playoff berth Thursday night. What comes next?

'It doesn't matter how the Sabres win, either. A win of any kind — regulation, overtime, or shootout — will do since their magic number dropped to two Tuesday night, following a 4-3 win against the New York Islanders and a number of losses by Eastern Conference contenders.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres can clinch a playoff berth Thursday night. Here’s how

'He shared photos and video on social media on Friday, showing the display outside JRM Equipment in Fillmore, down in Allegany County. The Sabres are the hottest thing in the NHL these days, and the sculpture is only the latest example of their popularity across Western New York.' … [Read more...] about Local artist honors Sabres’ playoff push with giant sand sculpture

'The new roadside attraction follows an improbable turn of events for the Sabres, who last made the playoffs in 2011. They were last in the Eastern Conference standings early in the season, when they fired general manager Kevyn Adams on Dec. 15.' … [Read more...] about Welcome to Lindy Ruffalo: Sabres’ surge sparks playful roadside sign

'Carolina Matovac, fiancée of Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin, announced on her Instagram page that she is back in Buffalo following her recovery from surgery.' … [Read more...] about Carolina Matovac, fiancée of Rasmus Dahlin, makes trip back to Buffalo after recovering from health scare

'“It’s a tough trip,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “This time of year every team is either trying to stay where they are or climb up the standings. Every team we’re playing is right there in the thick of it.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres face critical West Coast road test amid playoff push

'"You know there's parts of the game that we don't like the way we lose or lost this last one, and It's going to sting a little bit, but I think that's just great motivation moving forward to address those little things and not want that taste in your mouth again," said Sabres forward Beck Malenstyn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lean on greater sense of maturity to bounce back after seeing win streak snapped

'"You could if you were going to do a Sabres-themed wedding do blue, you could do gold, you could do red, you could do black. I mean, there's plenty to work with, and then not going to feel too overly sports-themed wedding, but could still be elegant and beautiful," said Jeremy Urbanski, Marygold Manor co-owner.' … [Read more...] about Cheektowaga venue offering Sabres-themed weddings

'The excitement has also been contagious inside the arena. Supporters described a roaring crowd, constant chants, and strangers celebrating together after big plays.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff push ignites fan frenzy, rekindling a hockey hotbed

'100 — Penalty minutes for the game by both teams.' … [Read more...] about By the numbers: Sabres, Lightning fight to the finish

'Carrick has played 380 NHL games over 10 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers. He is signed through the 2026-27 season with a $1 million average annual value.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade for Logan Stanley, Luke Schenn, Sam Carrick in multi-player deal