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Key departures are haunting the Buffalo Sabres penalty killThe Sabres have had mixed results when a man down on the ice so far in 2026-27, which typically wasn't the case for Buffalo last season.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-09
Sabres’ Owen Power Developing Into Special DefensemanThe Buffalo Sabres entered the 2026-27 season looking to prove that their surprise playoff appearance a season ago was no fluke. They have talent from the top of the lineup…The Hockey Writers - Sabres · 2026-10-09
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-0 Loss to the StarsThe Buffalo Sabres entered Thursday night riding high after a come-from-behind 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. They are hitting a tough stretch in the schedule, including Thursday night’s matchup…The Hockey Writers - Sabres · 2026-10-09
Lindy Ruff addresses the elephant in the room after Sabres' loss to StarsThe Buffalo Sabres aren't playing their best hockey early in the 2026-27 NHL season, and head coach Lindy Ruff understands why frustration continues to build.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-09
3 clear losers from Sabres' shutout loss to the StarsThe Buffalo Sabres couldn't find an edge against the Dallas Stars, getting blanked 4-0 on home ice. This could be considered the worst loss of the young season.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-09
Sabres thoughts: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's shaky start continues in loss to StarsLuukkonen hasn’t found a groove early in the 2026-27 season. That continued in a 4-0 loss to the Stars on Thursday night.The Athletic - Sabres · 2026-10-09
Buffalo Sabres have a Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen problem (and no clear solution)The Buffalo Sabres at this point don't have a clear answer to what to do with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and their goalie position.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-09- ‘Our starts have to be better’: Sabres can’t create early jump in loss to Stars‘The Sabres couldn’t control puck possession, starting off the faceoff. Buffalo won only 23 of the game’s 61 faceoffs, registering their lowest faceoff percentage (38%) so far this season. They also couldn’t produce on…SabreSpace · 2026-10-09
- Sabres wing Jason Zucker won’t rush return to lineup after sports hernia surgery‘“We’re kind of on track for where we’re wanting to be right now,” Zucker said Thursday after he skated at KeyBank Center. “Kind of unfortunate timing for everything, but it feels good to be back on the ice and just…SabreSpace · 2026-10-09
- Sabres hear boos, get blanked by Stars in ugly loss: ‘Didn’t have our game’‘They booed as the Sabres frittered away three power plays. They booed when they left the ice down four goals at the end of the second period. When the final horn sounded, what remained of what was a capacity crowd of…SabreSpace · 2026-10-09
- Sabres’ Lindy Ruff confident Josh Doan will start scoring: ‘All the faith’‘“He had a little bit of a lower-body issue (in Saturday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks),” Ruff said in KeyBank Center. “I think it’s affecting his play. Although if you ask him, he’d say no. But he’ll find his…SabreSpace · 2026-10-09
- Friday’s Dallas CoverageHeika’s Take: Stars stack another strong showing in shutout win over Sabres (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News)SabreSpace · 2026-10-09
- Jake Oettinger has second straight shutout in the Stars’ 4-0 victory over the Sabres‘Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 14 shots for Buffalo. The Sabres had won the first two games of a five-game homestand.’SabreSpace · 2026-10-09
- Sabres hear boos, get blanked by Stars in ugly loss: ‘Didn’t have our game’BUFFALO – How’s this for a throwback to, uh, early last season? The Sabres performed so poorly in Thursday’s ugly 4-0 loss to the Dallas Stars that surly fans booed throughout night. They booed as the Sabres frittered…Buffalo Hockey Beat · 2026-10-09
Jake Oettinger has second straight shutout in the Stars' 4-0 victory over the SabresJake Oettinger made 26 saves for his second straight shutout, Mikko Rantanen had a goal and three assists and the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 on Thursday night.WKBW 7 News - Sabres · 2026-10-09
3 Takeaways From Dallas’ Dominant 4-0 Shutout Victory Over BuffaloJake Oettinger’s mastery and a resurgent power play fueled Dallas’s clinical dismantling of Buffalo, revealing a deep roster ready to dominate both ends of the ice.The Hockey News - Dallas Stars · 2026-10-09
Sabres come up empty as Stars shut down BuffaloBoxscore Score: Buffalo Sabres 0–4 Dallas Stars Shots: BUF 26–18 DAL Buffalo Sabres Goals: None Dallas Stars Goals: Robertson 2; Steel 1; Rantanen 2; Hintz 1 PPG. Quick Thoughts Chances Early, Nothing To Show Buffalo…Die by the Blade · 2026-10-09
Sabres remain shut out on power play, UPL struggles in blowout loss at homeBUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Still unable to score a goal on the power play through the opening week of the season, the Sabres took their largest loss of the season so far, and their first on home ice. After coming back from…WIVB News 4 - Sabres · 2026-10-09
3 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 loss to the Dallas StarsThe Buffalo Sabres failed to score for the first time this season as they lost to the Dallas Stars by a final score of 4-0.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-09- Sabres’ Lindy Ruff confident Josh Doan will start scoring: ‘All the faith’BUFFALO – For the final 15 minutes of Tuesday’s thrilling 3-2 overtime win, Sabres winger Josh Doan, who began the night skating on the top line, watched from the bench. Following the game, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff…Buffalo Hockey Beat · 2026-10-08
GDT: Stars @ Sabres (6 PM CT)GAME DAY: Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres WHERE: KeyBank Center PUCK DROP: 6 PM TV: Prime Video RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM LIVE STATS: NHL Game CenterDefending Big D · 2026-10-08
Stars' Wyatt Johnston Aims to Flip the Script on Slow Start, Past Struggles vs. SabresReturning to his backyard, the young sniper seeks his first goal of the season while battling historic road woes against a familiar foe in Western New York.The Hockey News - Dallas Stars · 2026-10-08
Sabres Zucker Working His Way Back From Offseason SurgerySabres veteran forward is practicing, but is not ready to come off injured reserveThe Hockey News - Sabres · 2026-10-08
Buffalo-area restaurant receives shoutout from Sabres' Zach BensonZach Benson is playing his fourth NHL season with the Buffalo Sabres, and one Western New York eatery has consistently earned the popular winger's business.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-08
Game #4 Preview & Open Thread: Dallas Stars at Buffalo SabresThe Stars Come Out Tonight at Keybank Center Buffalo Sabres (2-1-0) vs Dallas Stars (1-2-0) Puck Drop: 7:00 pm ET | Keybank Center – Buffalo, New York TV: MSG-B, DAZN, ESPN+ (Hulu), NHL Center Ice, Prime Video Radio:…Die by the Blade · 2026-10-08
Line Combinations: Stars at SabresDallas seeks to sustain momentum against a resilient, injury-riddled Buffalo squad while struggling veterans Tyler Seguin and Wyatt Johnston hunt for their first goals of the season.The Hockey News - Dallas Stars · 2026-10-08
3 Takeaways From Sabres’ First 3 Games of the 2026-27 SeasonIt hasn’t taken long for the NHL to deliver some fireworks. New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin scored a goalie goal, and both the first‑overall pick Gavin McKenna and second‑overall…The Hockey Writers - Sabres · 2026-10-08
Former Sabres Sniper Is Thriving With The Golden KnightsThis former Sabres forward is having a strong start to the season with Vegas.The Hockey News - Sabres · 2026-10-08- Sabres’ Jason Zucker progressing after surgery, has ‘soft date’ for returnBUFFALO – In the back of his mind, winger Jason Zucker said he and the Sabres have a time frame for when he can play again after undergoing sports hernia surgery in early August. “But it’s a very soft date at this…Buffalo Hockey Beat · 2026-10-08
Sabres analyst questions UPL's Buffalo future: 'I think he's cooked here'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is being given another opportunity to seize the Buffalo Sabres' starting goalie job, but is his tenure with the franchise doomed to fail?Sabre Noise · 2026-10-08