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Wild's Michael McCarron Looking To Continue His Outstanding Start To The 2026-27 NHL SeasonMichael McCaron has been a standout performer for the Minnesota Wild through the first two games, realizing his role and excelling. Can he keep the good times rolling tonight against the Buffalo Sabres?The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-06
Kirill Kaprizov Set To Play 400th NHL Game Against SabresThe Minnesota superstar enters elite territory Tuesday, trailing only McDavid, Crosby, and Ovechkin for points through 400 games while chasing the Wild's third straight victory this season.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-06
Zucker, Lyon Practice, Sabres Take On Wild’s Buffalo BrothersBuffalo is hoping to stay unbeaten on home ice against MinnesotaThe Hockey News - Sabres · 2026-10-06
Wild Top Line Center Expected To Play Tonight In BuffaloDanila Yurov avoids a injury scare to rejoin Kirill Kaprizov on the top line, providing a massive boost for Minnesota’s depleted roster against the Sabres.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-06
Game #3 Preview & Open Thread: Sabres vs. WildBuffalo continues early season homestand against Minnesota Buffalo Sabres (1-1-0) vs. Minnesota Wild (2-0-0) Puck Drop: 7 p.m. ET | KeyBank Center, Buffalo, N.Y. TV: MSG-B, MINNHL, DAZN, ESPN+, Fubo Radio: WGR 550,…Die by the Blade · 2026-10-06
Suddenly crucial Buffalo Sabres player praised by position coachThe Sabres have been forced to work through some injury issues early in the 2026-27 NHL season, pushing some Buffalo players into more prominent roster roles.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-06
(10-6-26) Wild Vs Sabres: Goaltending MatchupRed-hot Jesper Wallstedt aims to keep Minnesota perfect as he faces Colten Ellis, who makes his season debut for Buffalo after previously dismantling the Wild in a shootout.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-06- Injured Sabres Alex Lyon, Jason Zucker skate with teammates; Buffalo likely to make lineup changeBUFFALO – In the coming days or weeks, the Sabres could be faced with a good problem: they might have too many players. Goalie Alex Lyon (left shoulder) and winger Jason Zucker (offseason sports hernia surgery) both…Buffalo Hockey Beat · 2026-10-06
Debating placement of Sabres stars on ESPN's Top 100 NHL players listThe Buffalo Sabres will probably need another superstar to emerge to become an elite NHL Stanley Cup contender, though they're trending in a positive direction.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-06
Wild Player To Watch Vs. Sabres: Bobby BrinkRiding a milestone and a hot start, the playmaking winger looks to exploit a favorable matchup and keep Minnesota’s undefeated streak alive against a familiar foe.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-06
Buffalo Sabres Vs. Minnesota Wild - Lineups And Game NotesSabres are hoping to stay unbeaten at home against the 2-0 WildThe Hockey News - Sabres · 2026-10-06
3 NHL Rookie Standouts From Week 1: Björck, Helenius, & HutsonWeek 1 of the 2026-27 regular season has concluded. Some teams disappointed, and some surprised. But which players—specifically, rookies—lived up to the hype and more? Here’s an early look at…The Hockey Writers - Sabres · 2026-10-06
Lindy Ruff says key Sabres player is 'getting rewarded' for hard workThe Buffalo Sabres are working through some early-season growing pains, but one crucial player is off to the most promising start of his career in 2026-27.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-06
Back home in Buffalo, the Wild's Foligno brothers share a sweater — and a special family momentOn Tuesday, Nick and Marcus Foligno will play together in Buffalo — their father Mike's longtime NHL home — for the first time.The Athletic · 2026-10-06
Inside Colten Ellis' summer: From driving 12,000 miles to skating with Crosby and MacKinnonThe logistics of Ellis' offseason training in Nova Scotia require a lot of time behind the wheel of his car.The Athletic - Sabres · 2026-10-06
3 Buffalo Sabres players stepping into new roles for their toughest test yetFrom a power play swap to a new starting netminder, three Buffalo Sabres players face a massive test against Minnesota.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-06- Year after waiver claim brought him to Buffalo, goalie Colten Ellis entrenched with Sabres, ready for first startBUFFALO – It was exactly one year ago today – Oct. 6, 2025 – when the Sabres claimed a little-known goalie named Colten Ellis with no NHL experience off waivers. These days, Ellis, who’s expected to make his first start…Buffalo Hockey Beat · 2026-10-06
Ellis Likely To See First Action Against MinnesotaSabres goaltender, who turned 26 on Monday, was claimed off of waivers one year agoThe Hockey News - Sabres · 2026-10-05
One alarming stat shows just how bad the Buffalo Sabres power play has beenThe Buffalo Sabres are struggling on the man advantage again, but one unbelievable stat proves the team's power play issues run far deeper than a cold start.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-05
Nico Sturm Will Enter Wild's Lineup If Danila Yurov Becomes UnavailableIf Danila Yurov cannot play against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, veteran Nico Sturm will join the Minnesota Wild lineup and skate on the fourth line with the Foligno brothers.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-05
Sabres could lose key depth on waivers as injured players returnThe Sabres are facing a bit of a logjam with two skaters getting healthier and a potential return to their three-headed goaltending monster.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-05
Colten Ellis set to receive first crack at Sabres' No. 1 goalie jobUkko-Pekka Luukkonen is struggling early and Alex Lyon is sidelined by injury, creating an opportunity for Colten Ellis to stake a claim at the Buffalo Sabres' starting goalie role.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-05- Two injured Sabres close to practicing with teamBUFFALO – Injured Sabres veterans Jason Zucker and Conor Timmins could participate in Tuesday’s pregame skate, coach Lindy Ruff said. That doesn’t, however, mean they’re close to playing. “They’ll still be between a…Buffalo Hockey Beat · 2026-10-05
Who is the Sabres' next contract after Louis Crevier’s extension?Now that the Sabres have extended Crevier, it makes the most sense for them to extend Quinn and Kulich next.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-05
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen needs to bounce back before trade talk really startsMuch of the way the Buffalo Sabres season goes will depend on UPL, lest trade talks really become a problem.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-05
Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Regular Season Underway, Power Play Struggles & MoreHere is the latest news and updates on the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of Oct. 5 – Oct. 11. Sabres Regular Season Is Underway The Sabres…The Hockey Writers - Sabres · 2026-10-05
Danila Yurov Leaves Wild Practice Early, Status Uncertain For BuffaloDanila Yurov left Wild practice early as a precaution, and coach John Hynes said the forward’s status for Minnesota’s upcoming game against Buffalo remains uncertain.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-05
Buffalo Sabres' deployment of Peyton Krebs continues to make no sensePeyton Krebs received a four-year contract extension from the Sabres during the offseason, but Buffalo's coaching staff keeps using him in baffling ways.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-05
Sabres Need To Pile Up Points On Early Season HomestandBuffalo faces difficult home stretch against Minnesota, Dallas, Utah, and FloridaThe Hockey News - Sabres · 2026-10-05
Buffalo Sabres Open Thread, Wk of 10/5Into week 2 of the season we go already! After a 1-1-0 start last week, the Buffalo Sabres are already into a five-game homestand, with three Western Conference teams visiting this week. Tue, Oct 6th, 7pm EST – Buffalo…Die by the Blade · 2026-10-05