Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres

46-23-8 - 2nd in Atlantic Division

2026 Schedule

BUF
TB
WSH
L 6-2
BUF
OTT
L 4-1
BUF
BUF
W 4-3
NYI
BUF
W 3-2
SEA
BUF
L 5-2
DET
BUF
L 4-3
BOS
ANA
L 6-5
BUF
LA
W 4-1
BUF
SJ
W 5-0
BUF
VGK
W 2-0
BUF
BUF
W 3-2
TOR
BUF
L 2-1
WSH
BUF
W 6-3
SJ
BUF
W 8-7
TB
BUF
W 3-2
NSH
PIT
W 5-1
BUF
BUF
W 3-2
VGK
TB
W 6-2
BUF
FLA
W 3-2
BUF
NJ
W 2-1
BUF
BUF
L 5-2
PIT
TB
L 4-3
BUF
FLA
W 5-3
BUF
BUF
L 4-2
MTL
BUF
W 4-1
LA
NHL playoff standings: Where the wild cards stand on Sunday NHL playoff standings: Where the wild cards stand on Sunday

With 30 teams in action Saturday, there were big shifts. Plus, a guide to Sunday's games and full playoff projections.

Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres

— Aliaksei Protas had a goal and assist in his return from injury and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday night.

Sabres clinch playoff spot, end longest drought in NHL history Sabres clinch playoff spot, end longest drought in NHL history

The Sabres have clinched a playoff berth to end an NHL-record 14 seasons of futility.

With Sabres playoff berth, Jets own longest active playoff drought With Sabres playoff berth, Jets own longest active playoff drought

New York owns the longest playoff drought in major North American sports after Buffalo ended its streak at 14 seasons.

NHL playoff standings: Game guide to Statement Saturday NHL playoff standings: Game guide to Statement Saturday

More playoff spots (and eliminations) can be clinched around the league. Here's what to watch in each contest.

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, most important games left NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, most important games left

With fewer than 10 games left for all teams, here's what matchups matter the most.

NHL playoff standings: The Flyers' path to the postseason NHL playoff standings: The Flyers' path to the postseason

Philly needs a win Friday -- and some help, too. Plus, full updated playoff projections after a 14-game night.

Senators delay the Sabres' bid to clinch drought-breaking playoff spot Senators delay the Sabres' bid to clinch drought-breaking playoff spot

— Lars Eller broke a third-period tie and the Ottawa Senators prevented Buffalo from wrapping up a drought-breaking playoff spot Thursday night, beating the Sabres 4-1.

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Goals

    Tage Thompson

    Tage Thompson, C

    38

    Power Play Goals 6
    Shots 261

  • Assists

    Rasmus Dahlin

    Rasmus Dahlin, D

    51

    Plus/Minus 10
    Power Play Assists 16

  • Points

    Tage Thompson

    Tage Thompson, C

    78

    Goals 38
    Assists 40

    • Defense

    • Save Percentage

      Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

      Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, G

      .910

      Saves 791
      Shots Against 869

    • Wins

      Alex Lyon

      Alex Lyon, G

      20

      Goals Against / Game 2.77
      Save Percentage .907