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Stanley Cup Playoffs

May 8, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) looks to control the puck as Montréal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (8) defends during the second period in game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

3 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 loss to the Canadiens in Game 2

Brandon Croce

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9:46 PM EDT

Sabres News: Game 2 lineup vs. Habs, jersey sponsor, series odds

Tim Daniels

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1:30 PM EDT

4 Buffalo Sabres to watch against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2

Brandon Croce

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7:46 AM EDT

Sabres sent a message, and the NHL got it loud and clear

Nestor Quixtan

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May 7, 2026

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis

Martin St. Louis warns Canadiens about powerful Sabres reality before Game 2

Tim Daniels

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May 7, 2026

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff

Lindy Ruff pumps Buffalo Sabres' brakes after Game 1 win vs. Montreal Canadiens

Tim Daniels

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May 7, 2026

May 6, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (6) looks to take a shot on Montréal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) during the second period in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

The simple pregame promise Zach Benson kept in the Sabres' Game 1 win

Brandon Croce

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May 6, 2026

Buffalo Sabres winger Zach Benson

Sabres News: Sam Carrick injury update, Zach Benson hype video, Alex Lyon

Tim Daniels

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May 6, 2026

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki and Buffalo Sabres winger Jack Quinn

Elliotte Friedman says Sabres believe Canadiens are 'less afraid' than Bruins

Tim Daniels

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May 6, 2026

Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch

Alex Tuch delivers unique take on Buffalo Sabres' power-play struggles

Tim Daniels

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May 6, 2026

Apr 28, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (17) looks for the puck as Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) looks to knock it out of the air during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Buffalo Sabres must make key statement in Game 1 vs. Montreal Canadiens

Daniel Becker

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May 6, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Montréal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) takes a penalty on Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (71) during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

3 players the Buffalo Sabres need to improve entering the series against Montreal

Brandon Croce

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May 6, 2026

May 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) during the third period of game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

3 player matchups that will define Buffalo Sabres' series with the Montreal Canadiens

Noah Guttman

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May 5, 2026

Buffalo Sabres players Jack Quinn, Ryan McLeod and Jason Zucker

Sabres' chances vs. Canadiens hinge on suddenly struggling trio

Tim Daniels

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May 5, 2026

Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch

Everyone is talking about the Buffalo Sabres, even a two-time MLB MVP

Tim Daniels

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May 5, 2026

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff

NHL writer picks the Buffalo Sabres to win the 2026 Stanley Cup

Tim Daniels

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May 5, 2026

Oct 20, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes (75) stops a shot by Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (72) during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Buffalo Sabres must exploit this specific weakness to beat Jakub Dobes

Brandon Croce

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May 5, 2026

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson and Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield

Ranking 6 most important players in Sabres vs. Canadiens NHL playoff series

Tim Daniels

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May 5, 2026

Jun 26, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram (4) and center Alex Newhook (18) celebrate with the Stanley Cup trophy after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning during game six of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Alex Newhook and Bowen Byram go from Stanley Cup champions to playoff rivals

Brian Germinaro

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May 5, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Sam Carrick (10) coontrols the puck against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lindy Ruff provides surprising injury update that could be great news for the Sabres

Brandon Croce

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May 4, 2026

Apr 23, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs (19) collides with Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) during the second period of game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Why Sabres will be watching NHL disciplinary hearing for Bruins' Charlie McAvoy

Daniel Becker

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May 4, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (23) checks Montréal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) as they go after a loose puck during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Sabres-Canadiens ‘dream matchup’ comes with plenty of history

Nestor Quixtan

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May 4, 2026

May 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff pumps his fist after their 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins in game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

3 critical elements the Sabres must prepare for against the Canadiens

Noah Guttman

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May 4, 2026

Buffalo Sabres players celebrate with goalie Alex Lyon

Elliotte Friedman raises key Sabres question ahead of Round 2 vs. Canadiens

Tim Daniels

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May 4, 2026

May 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) celebrates with goaltender Alex Lyon (34) after their 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins in game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

4 players who fueled the first Buffalo Sabres series win in nearly 20 years

Brandon Croce

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May 4, 2026

Apr 23, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (6) skates against Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (27) during the second period of game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Zach Benson is the relentless nuisance the Buffalo Sabres need to win

Brandon Croce

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May 3, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Sam Carrick (10) waits for the face-off during the second period against the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Lindy Ruff confirms Sabres will be without Noah Ostlund, Sam Carrick for start of Round 2

Brandon Croce

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May 3, 2026

May 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (23) is congratulated at the bench after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the first period of game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Sabres' first playoff series win in 19 years marks the arrival of a new era in NHL hockey

Noah Guttman

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May 3, 2026

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