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Stanley Cup Playoffs

May 10, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson (6) chirps at the Montreal Canadiens bench during the third period in game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Buffalo Sabres have reasons for optimism despite recent Montreal Canadiens dominance

Noah Guttman

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May 11, 2026

Sabres' defensive collapse vs. Canadiens revealed with shocking stat

Tim Daniels

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May 11, 2026

Sabres should consider a nuclear option after Game 3 loss vs. Canadiens

Daniel Becker

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May 11, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens have stolen the Buffalo Sabres' identity

Tim Daniels

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May 11, 2026

May 10, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon (34) and teammate goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) watch the post period shoving during the first period in game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Lindy Ruff defended Alex Lyon, but the Sabres still need to make a change for Game 4

Brandon Croce

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May 11, 2026

May 10, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Buffalo Sabres players gang up on Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook (15) during a line change during the first period in game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

4 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres deflating 6-2 loss in Game 3 to the Canadiens

Brandon Croce

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May 10, 2026

May 6, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Montréal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovský (20) watches as Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (6) clears the puck during the third period in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Buffalo Sabres need more than just new lines to fix a broken power play

Brandon Croce

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May 10, 2026

Jan 19, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Konsta Helenius (94) loos on against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Konsta Helenius is the bold lineup change the Sabres need for Game 3

Brandon Croce

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May 9, 2026

May 6, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) checks Montréal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) as he goes after a loose puck during the third period in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Buffalo Sabres must gamble on ignoring Cole Caufield to win Game 3

Noah Guttman

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May 9, 2026

May 8, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon (34) makes a save during the third period against the Montréal Canadiens in game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

4 Buffalo Sabres who will want to "flush" Game 2 disaster against the Canadiens

Brandon Croce

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May 9, 2026

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson

Sabres' Tage Thompson should be embarrassed by Game 2 performance vs. Canadiens

Tim Daniels

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May 9, 2026

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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May 8, 2026

Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres; Game 1 of Round 2 in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

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

Tim Daniels

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May 8, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) looks to make a pass during the second period against the Montréal Canadiens at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

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

Brandon Croce

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May 8, 2026

May 6, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) checks Montréal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) as he goes after a loose puck during the third period in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

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

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