Buffalo Sabres
NEWS
12:16 PM - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Buf) will defend the road net against Montreal on Tuesday in Game 4, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
8:27 AM - Rasmus Dahlin (Buf) produced a power-play goal and an even-strength assist Sunday during the Sabres' 6-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3 of their second-round series.
8:24 AM - Tage Thompson (Buf) scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist Sunday during the Sabres' 6-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3 of their second-round series.
8:21 AM - Alex Lyon (Buf) stopped 31 of 36 shots Sunday in the Sabres' 6-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3 of their second-round series. Montreal's final goal was scored into an empty net.
6:36 PM - Alex Lyon (Buf) will be between the road pipes in Game 3 against the Canadiens on Sunday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
1:23 PM - Conor Timmins (Buf) logged an assist and four blocked shots in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Canadiens in Game 2.
1:22 PM - Zach Benson (Buf) scored a goal, added two PIM and doled out four hits in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Canadiens in Game 2.
12:51 PM - Sam Carrick (Buf) (arm) will be an option for Game 3 against Montreal on Sunday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.
10:44 AM - Alex Lyon (Buf) stopped 23 of 27 shots Friday in the Sabres' 5-1 loss to the Canadiens in Game 2 of their second-round series, with Montreal's final goal getting scored into an empty net.
6:33 PM - Alex Lyon (Buf) will protect the home goal versus the Canadiens in Game 2 on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
11:47 AM - Sam Carrick (Buf) (arm) will not be in the lineup versus the Canadiens for Game 2 on Friday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
3:01 PM - Rasmus Dahlin (Buf) (undisclosed) is expected to play in Game 2 against Montreal on Friday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
1:24 PM - Jordan Greenway (Buf) scored a goal and added five hits in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1.
1:11 PM - Bowen Byram (Buf) scored a power-play goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1.
9:32 AM - Ryan McLeod (Buf) produced a goal and an assist Wednesday, both on the power play, during the Sabres' 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1 of their second-round series.
9:28 AM - Zach Benson (Buf) notched two assists Wednesday, one on the power play, during the Sabres' 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1 of their second-round series.
9:26 AM - Josh Doan (Buf) produced an even-strength goal and a power-play assist Wednesday in the Sabres' 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1 of their second-round series.
9:23 AM - Alex Lyon (Buf) stopped 26 shots Wednesday in the Sabres' 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1 of their second-round series.
6:37 PM - Sam Carrick (Buf) (arm) is not on the ice for warmups and won't play Wednesday in Game 1 versus the Canadiens, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
6:35 PM - Alex Lyon (Buf) will guard the home goal versus the Canadiens in Game 1 on Wednesday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
10:50 AM - Sam Carrick (Buf) (arm) hasn't been ruled out for Game 1 versus the Canadiens on Wednesday after head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters he "could be a possibility," Kristen Shilton of ESPN reports.
12:48 PM - Sam Carrick (Buf) (arm) is day-to-day after participating in Tuesday's practice, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
1:15 PM - Sam Carrick (Buf) (arm) is apparently further ahead of schedule than anticipated and is expected to rejoin practice Tuesday. Head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters, "(He's) going to see our doctors today and thinks he's further along than maybe I portrayed yesterday. So, with good news, he could join our team back in practice tomorrow, which is great news. That would put him a little bit ahead of schedule."
12:50 PM - Logan Stanley (Buf) (illness) participated in Sunday's practice and should be available for Game 1 of the second round of the 2026 Cup Playoffs, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
12:41 PM - Noah Ostlund (Buf) (lower body) isn't expected to be available to play in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News on Sunday.
12:35 PM - Sam Carrick (Buf) (arm) isn't expected to be an option in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports Sunday.
1:14 PM - Rasmus Dahlin (Buf) logged two assists, five shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.
1:12 PM - Tage Thompson (Buf) logged two assists, five shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.
1:09 PM - Josh Norris (Buf) scored an empty-net goal on two shots, added five hits and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.
10:36 AM - Mattias Samuelsson (Buf) scored a goal in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 of the first-round series.
10:34 AM - Alex Tuch (Buf) scored a goal while adding two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 of the first-round series.
10:31 AM - Zach Benson (Buf) scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 of the first-round series.
10:13 AM - Alex Lyon (Buf) stopped 25 of 26 shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 of their first-round series.
7:14 PM - Logan Stanley (Buf) (illness) was on the ice for warmups but didn't participate in line rushes, indicating he won't play in Game 6 versus the Bruins on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
7:04 PM - Alex Lyon (Buf) will protect the road goal versus the Bruins on Friday in Game 6, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
11:54 AM - Logan Stanley (Buf) (illness) will be a game-time decision for Game 6 versus the Bruins on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
12:26 PM - Logan Stanley (Buf) is dealing with an illness that kept him off the ice Thursday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
1:10 PM - Rasmus Dahlin (Buf) scored a power-play goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins in Game 5.
11:44 AM - Josh Norris (Buf) (undisclosed) will be available for Game 6 on Friday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
11:39 AM - Noah Ostlund (Buf) (lower body) is expected to miss some time after being hurt in Game 5 against the Bruins on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
9:47 AM - Alex Lyon (Buf) stopped 27 shots Tuesday in the Sabres' 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins in Game 5 of their first-round series.
8:33 PM - Noah Ostlund (Buf) sustained a lower-body injury in the first period of Game 5 versus the Bruins on Tuesday and will not return.
12:53 PM - Alex Lyon (Buf) will start Tuesday's Game 5 at home against the Bruins, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
12:48 PM - Josh Norris (Buf) (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Game 5 against Boston on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
11:53 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (undisclosed) is available for Game 5 at home versus Boston on Tuesday, according to Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.
11:44 AM - Tyson Kozak (Buf) (undisclosed) is available for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Bruins, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
12:04 PM - Tyson Kozak (Buf) (undisclosed) is probable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Bruins, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
12:04 PM - Josh Norris (Buf) (undisclosed) could be an option for Game 5 versus the Bruins on Tuesday after head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters, " is going to skate (Monday). He could be available."
12:00 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (undisclosed) is considered probable ahead of Game 5 versus the Bruins on Tuesday, according to head coach Lindy Ruff.
8:29 PM - Alex Lyon (Buf) made 23 saves Sunday during the Sabres' 6-1 win over the Bruins in Game 4 of their first-round series.
1:42 PM - Josh Norris (Buf) (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Game 4 against Boston on Sunday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
1:36 PM - Alex Lyon (Buf) led the Sabres out for warmups Sunday and will get another start in goal for Game 4 against the Bruins, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
1:27 PM - Alex Tuch (Buf) scored a goal and two shots and added three hits in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Bruins in Game 3.
9:53 AM - Noah Ostlund (Buf) scored a goal and added an assist Thursday during the Sabres' 3-1 win over the Bruins in Game 3 of their first-round series.
9:49 AM - Bowen Byram (Buf) produced a goal and an assist Thursday during the Sabres' 3-1 win over the Bruins in Game 3 of their first-round series.
9:46 AM - Alex Lyon (Buf) made 24 saves Thursday during the Sabres' 3-1 win over the Bruins in Game 3 of their first-round series.
6:33 PM - Alex Lyon (Buf) will protect the road goal versus the Bruins in Game 3 on Thursday.
12:35 PM - Noah Ostlund (Buf) (upper body) will return to action for Thursday's Game 3 against Boston, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
12:35 PM - Josh Norris (Buf) (undisclosed) will not play in Boston for Game 3 on Thursday, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.
1:31 PM - Bowen Byram (Buf) scored a goal on four shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Bruins in Game 2.
1:27 PM - Peyton Krebs (Buf) scored a goal, added two PIM and logged two hits in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Bruins in Game 2.
12:36 PM - Noah Ostlund (Buf) (upper body) might be able to play in Game 3 against Boston on Thursday, per Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site.
10:43 AM - Alex Lyon (Buf) turned aside all seven shots he faced after replacing Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen early in the third period Tuesday during the Sabres' 4-2 loss to the Bruins in Game 2 of their first-round series.
10:39 AM - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Buf) gave up four goals on 19 shots before being replaced by Alex Lyon early in the third period Tuesday during the Sabres' 4-2 loss to the Bruins in Game 2 of their first-round series.
12:32 PM - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Buf) is expected to protect the home net in Game 2 against Boston on Tuesday, according to Justin Alpert of the Sabres' official site.
7:13 PM - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Buf) will be between the home pipes in Game 1 against the Bruins on Sunday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
12:03 PM - Alex Lyon (Buf) (lower body) pronounced himself healthy and will be ready to play whenever he is called upon, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Saturday.
11:35 AM - Mattias Samuelsson (Buf) (rest) participated in Saturday's practice ahead of Buffalo's playoff opener against Boston on Sunday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
11:33 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (rest) will be back in action for Game 1 on Sunday versus Boston, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
11:30 AM - Rasmus Dahlin (Buf) (rest) participated in Saturday's practice ahead of his playoff debut against Boston on Sunday in Game 1, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
11:29 AM - Ryan McLeod (Buf) (rest) was at practice Saturday and will return to action for Game 1 versus Boston on Sunday, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
11:25 AM - Tage Thompson (Buf) (rest) will return to the lineup for Game 1 versus Boston on Sunday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
1:34 PM - Josh Norris (Buf) scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars.
1:31 PM - Sam Carrick (Buf) (arm) is not expected to be back in time to play in Buffalo's first-round series versus Boston, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
1:19 PM - Alex Tuch (Buf) scored a goal and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars.
11:11 AM - Owen Power (Buf) notched two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars.
11:08 AM - Zach Benson (Buf) scored a shorthanded goal and added an even-strength assist in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars.
11:05 AM - Colten Ellis (Buf) turned aside 25 shots in regulation and overtime but only one of four shootout attempts in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Dallas.
7:09 PM - Mattias Samuelsson (Buf) (rest) is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Stars, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
7:07 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (rest) won't play Wednesday versus the Stars, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
7:05 PM - Ryan McLeod (Buf) (rest) won't play Wednesday versus the Stars, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
7:04 PM - Rasmus Dahlin (Buf) (rest) won't play Wednesday versus the Stars, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
7:03 PM - Tage Thompson (Buf) (rest) won't play Wednesday versus the Stars, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
6:31 PM - Colten Ellis (Buf) will start at home versus the Stars on Wednesday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
12:10 PM - Alex Lyon (Buf) (lower body) will not be an option for Game 1 of the postseason, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports Wednesday.
12:09 PM - Noah Ostlund (Buf) (upper body) isn't expected to be ready for Game 1 of Buffalo's first-round series against Boston, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 on Wednesday.
2:26 PM - Josh Dunne (Buf) has been scratched 19 times in 24 games, including in Monday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks, since he returned from an undisclosed injury.
11:59 AM - Ryan McLeod (Buf) tallied a goal in Monday's 5-1 win over Chicago.
11:44 AM - Rasmus Dahlin (Buf) recorded two assists and served two PIM in Monday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.
11:40 AM - Alex Tuch (Buf) scored a goal and placed three shots on net in Monday's 5-1 win over Chicago.
11:35 AM - Josh Norris (Buf) tallied a goal and put two shots on net in Monday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.
11:32 AM - Tage Thompson (Buf) scored two goals, fired six shots on net and dished out two hits in Monday's 5-1 win over Chicago.
11:16 AM - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Buf) stopped 14 of 15 shots on net in Monday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.
1:19 PM - Noah Ostlund (Buf) (upper body) likely won't play before the end of the regular season, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com on Saturday.
1:57 PM - Tyson Kozak (Buf) notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
1:55 PM - Logan Stanley (Buf) logged two assists and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
1:53 PM - Josh Norris (Buf) logged a pair of assists and went plus-3 in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
1:50 PM - Rasmus Dahlin (Buf) scored an empty-net goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
6:39 PM - Noah Ostlund (Buf) (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Blue Jackets, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
5:13 PM - Alex Lyon (Buf) (lower body) is likely to be out for about a week, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
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