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Alex Lyon • G • Sabres

Alex Lyon Available for Game 1

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon (lower body) will dress for Sunday's Game 1 against the Boston Bruins, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports. It was initially believed that Lyon might not be available at the start of the postseason due to a lower-body injury. However, the 33-year-old will be ready to jump into action if needed. The Sabres are expected to start with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on Sunday night. Lyon recorded just two fewer wins than Luukkonen during the regular season, and the Finnish netminder must be sharp to avoid losing his No. 1 status in the playoffs.

11 hours ago

Owen Power • D • Sabres

Owen Power Records Two Assists Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power recorded two assists in Wednesday's regular-season ending 4-3 shootout loss against the Dallas Stars. With Rasmus Dahlin (rest) and Mattias Samuelsson (rest) sitting out the game, Power had more responsibilities on the blue line and helped Buffalo score two even-strength goals. Unfortunately for Power, this wasn't enough for him to reach 30 points for a fourth consecutive season. The 2021 first-overall pick ended the campaign with 29 points (eight goals, 21 assists), 120 SOG, 95 blocks, and a plus-nine rating in 81 outings. Power hasn't met his usual standards in 2025-26, but he will enter the playoffs with some momentum, having posted assists in back-to-back games.

3 days ago

Alex Lyon • G • Sabres

Alex Lyon Expected to Miss Playoff Opener

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon (lower body) is expected to miss the team's playoff opener against the Boston Bruins, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports. The 33-year-old sustained a lower-body injury earlier this month and won't be available for a fifth straight game on Wednesday night against the Dallas Stars. Colten Ellis is expected to start the matchup as Buffalo plans to rest several key players for the regular-season final, including No. 1 goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. The Sabres are also likely to be without forward Noah Ostlund (upper body) at the start of the postseason.

4 days ago

Tage Thompson • C • Sabres

Tage Thompson Reaches 40 Goals

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson scored his 39th and 40th goals of the season in a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. It is the third time in his career that the American superstar has reached 40 goals, with his career high three years ago being 47. Thompson now has 40 goals, 41 assists, and 81 points in 81 games played this year.

6 days ago

Sam Carrick • C • Sabres

Sam Carrick to Miss Start of Playoffs

Buffalo Sabres center Sam Carrick (arm) will miss the start of the postseason, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports. The veteran forward injured his left arm late last month and has been sidelined for five games. Before injury struck, Carrick was having a good start at his new club. He scored five goals and six points in 13 games. With Carrick unavailable, Tyson Kozak has begun to re-establish his spot in the lineup. He has played in back-to-back games, collecting an assist in Thursday's 5-0 victory over Columbus. Josh Dunne could also see some action late in the season as the fourth-line center.

Apr 10

Alex Lyon • G • Sabres

Alex Lyon Questionable for Start of Postseason

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon (lower body) may not be available for selection at the start of the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Thursday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff ruled Lyon out for a week, adding that there's a possibility the 33-year-old netminder won't be available for the start of the postseason. Lyon set a new franchise record with a 10-game winning streak this campaign and has gone 20-10-4 in 34 starts. He has a 2.77 goals-against average, a .907 save percentage, and three shutouts. While Lyon has mostly shared the crease with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Colten Ellis impressed with a 37-save shutout in Thursday's 5-0 win over Columbus and could also be an option for the playoffs.

Apr 10

Zach Benson • LW • Sabres

Zach Benson Scores Twice in Comeback Victory

Buffalo Sabres left winger Zach Benson had two goals as the Sabres defeated the New York Rangers by a score of 5-3 on Wednesday. It was the first multi-goal game of the season for Benson, and it broke a six-game goalless drought for the young forward. Benson now has 12 goals, 39 points, and a plus-21 rating this year in his third NHL season.

Apr 8

Alex Lyon • G • Sabres

Alex Lyon Dealing With Lower-Body Injury

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon (lower body) won't dress for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Rangers, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports. He left the morning skate early due to a lower-body injury. Since Buffalo carries three goaltenders, Lyon wasn't expected to dress anyway on Wednesday. But his injury could force Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff to rethink his plans for the final few regular-season games. Lyon has been impressive in 2025-26, posting a 20-10-4 record, a 2.77 goals-against average, a .907 save percentage, and three shutouts. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is scheduled to start on Wednesday, with Colten Ellis serving as his backup.

Apr 8

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen • G • Sabres

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Defeats the Lightning

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 23 of the 25 shots he faced in a tough 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday. He got back in the win column after losing his previous start to the Senators and earned his 20th win of the season. Luukkonen now has a 20-9-3 record, 2.52 goals against average, and a .911 save percentage.

Apr 6

Jordan Greenway • LW • Sabres

Jordan Greenway Available Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (abdomen) is available for selection on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. He has been out of action for over two months due to an abdominal injury but participated fully in Monday's practice. Greenway skated with Sam Carrick and Beck Malenstyn, so it looks like he will return to action on Tuesday as part of the fourth line. The 29-year-old has been limited to 33 appearances this season, registering five points (one goal, four assists), 58 SOG, and 49 hits. Tyson Kozak will be the odd man out with Greenway's return.

Mar 31

Tage Thompson • C • Sabres

Tage Thompson Picks Up 400th Career Point

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson registered his 400th career point in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. He scored Buffalo's first goal early in the second period. Thompson now boasts 213 goals and 187 assists through 521 career games. He is closing in on his third 40-goal campaign, having lit the lamp 37 times. In 73 outings this season, Thompson has also recorded 38 assists. Only three players have managed at least 40 goals and 40 assists, highlighting how special Thompson's campaign has been. Next, he will be let loose against a Seattle Kraken defense that has allowed 4.2 goals per game over the last five contests.

Mar 28

Noah Ostlund • C • Sabres

Noah Ostlund Won't Play Friday

Buffalo Sabres center Noah Ostlund (upper body) won't play on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports. He hasn't joined the team for pregame warmups after being regarded as a game-time decision. Ostlund is nursing an upper-body injury and didn't practice on Thursday. The 22-year-old Swedish native has had a good rookie campaign, with 11 goals and 27 points in 60 appearances. Tanner Pearson will replace Ostlund in the lineup, making only his second appearance for the team since being acquired from Winnipeg at the trade deadline.

Mar 27

Mattias Samuelsson • D • Sabres

Mattias Samuelsson a Game-Time Call Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (illness) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with the Boston Bruins, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports. After missing practice on Tuesday due to illness, Samuelsson skated on Wednesday morning. Having Samuelsson available would be a big boost for the Sabres. The 26-year-old has taken huge strides this season, registering 39 points (12 goals, 27 assists), 97 SOG, 137 blocks, 110 hits, and a plus-35 rating. The six-year veteran had previously never managed more than 14 points in a single season. Conor Timmins (leg) is available on Wednesday and could be Samuelsson's replacement in the lineup. He has missed over three months due to a broken leg.

Mar 25

Alex Tuch • RW • Sabres

Alex Tuch Expected to Return Thursday

Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch (illness) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. He sat out Tuesday's win over Vegas due to illness. Tuch is projected to be part of the first line with Zach Benson and Tage Thompson and will see action on the second power-play unit. Buffalo has received solid production from Tuch all season, as the 29-year-old sits just a few points away from registering his second consecutive 60-point season. He has amassed 28 goals and 29 assists in 65 games, failing to make the score sheet just once in his last eight outings.

Mar 19

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen • G • Sabres

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Bags a Shutout in Vegas

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen recorded a 28-save shutout in Tuesday's 2-0 road win against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Finnish netminder played a key role in a tight contest, which featured a late first-period goal and an empty-netter inside the final minute of play. Buffalo established a new franchise record with an 11-game road point streak. Luukkonen, who picked up his first shutout of the season, appears to enjoy traveling, as he has won six consecutive road starts. Overall, he boasts a 16-8-2 record, a 2.60 goals-against average, and a .909 save percentage. Luukkonen has been splitting starts with Alex Lyon for several weeks, so he will likely skip Thursday's matchup with San Jose and return to work on Saturday against L.A.

Mar 18

Alex Tuch • RW • Sabres

Alex Tuch a Game-Time Decision on Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch (illness) is considered a game-time call for Tuesday night's action against the Vegas Golden Knights. He could be forced to miss a matchup with his former team due to illness. Tuch has played a major role in Buffalo's rise to the top of the Atlantic Division, producing 28 goals and 29 assists in 65 games. Tyson Kozak (undisclosed) has been cleared to play and might be Tuch's replacement in the lineup. Meanwhile, Josh Doan could land a spot on a scoring line if Tuch isn't available. While Doan has been held off the score sheet for three straight games, he has generally played well and is on track for a 50-point campaign.

Mar 17

Alex Tuch • RW • Sabres

Alex Tuch Set to Return Saturday

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (lower body) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was unavailable on Thursday against Pittsburgh due to a lower-body injury. Tuch was on fire before exiting the lineup earlier this week, recording points in seven consecutive outings. He's the second-highest scoring forward on his team, sitting on 28 goals and 57 points in 64 games. The Maple Leafs know all about Tuch's quality, as the 29-year-old has tallied two goals and one assist in three games against them this season.

Mar 14

Tage Thompson • C • Sabres

Tage Thompson Picks Up Four Points Against Lightning

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson had a four-assist game in Sunday night's wild 8-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The American forward had an elite performance, setting up Josh Doan, Jason Zucker, Alex Tuch, and Rasmus Dahlin with goals. Thompson now has 70 points in 64 games and has a chance to break his career-high of 94 points, which was set in the 2022-23 season.

Mar 8

Jiri Kulich • C • Sabres

Jiri Kulich Unlikely to Return This Season

Buffalo Sabres center Jiri Kulich (ear) is not expected to return this season, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports. He has been out since Nov. 1 due to a blood clot in his ear. "He's continuing to get treatment," Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said Friday. "Our main concern, obviously, is his well-being and long-term health, and second, when he can be back as a hockey player. But he's progressing but most likely he'll be out for the season." Kulich was knocked out of the lineup after recording five points (three goals, two assists) in 12 games.

Mar 7

Rasmus Dahlin • D • Sabres

Rasmus Dahlin Collects Three Points Saturday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin recorded a goal and two assists in Saturday's 6-2 road win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Dahlin scored the game's first goal and helped Buffalo get a 5-0 lead. His second assist came on the power play in the third period. This was Dahlin's 15th career three-point game, tying him for the 10th most all-time among Swedish defensemen. Three of those performances have come this season as Dahlin has been among the most productive blue-liners in the league. 51 points (12 goals, 39 assists) in 56 games puts Dahlin seventh among defensemen in scoring. He has been held off the score sheet just three times in his last 17 outings.

Mar 1

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