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The Buffalo Sabres were established in 1970, along with the Vancouver Canucks, when the league expanded to 14 teams. Brothers Seymour and Northrup Knox, whose grandfather founded Woolworth’s department store, started the Sabres franchise. The team’s first game was played on Oct. 10, 1970, against the Pittsburgh Penguins, which they won 2-1. Although the Sabres have yet to win a Stanley Cup, they have qualified for the postseason 29 times and reached the Stanley Cup Final twice, once in 1975 and again in 1999.

3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 4-1 Win Over the Hurricanes
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The Buffalo Sabres finished out their weekend homestand with a visit from the Carolina Hurricanes, a team that beat them 6-3 the last time they faced. The last time the Sabres took the ice, they laid an absolute whooping on the Chicago Blackhawks to the tune of 9-3. The Sabres got a complete team effort and managed to gain a measure of vengeance on the Hurricanes. Beck Malenstyn chipped in with an incredible goal and the Sabres rocked the Hurricanes 4-1 on home ice. Tage Thompson Has Been a Difference-Maker As the Sabres struggle with inconsistencies, there have been a…

NHL Morning Recap – November 24, 2025 
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Welcome to another edition of the NHL Morning Recap.  All the Latest NHL Daily Recaps Today, we will be looking the six NHL games that were played on Nov. 23, 2025. Which includes Tage Thompson and the Buffalo Sabres facing off against Sebastian Aho and the Carolina Hurricanes. As well as the San Jose Sharks taking on the Boston Bruins in the late game. All that and more in the Morning Recap. HURRICANES 1 at SABRES 4 Carolina Hurricanes Goal Summary: P1 14:36 – Shayne Gostisbehere (2) Unassisted Buffalo Sabres Goal Summary: P1 5:51 – Alex Tuch (8) from Ryan McLeod (7), Josh Doan (8)P2 3:55…

Projected Lineups for Hurricanes vs Sabres– 11/23/25
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The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. HURRICANES (14-5-2) at SABRES (8-9-4) 1 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, NHLN, MSG-B, SN1 Hurricanes projected lineup Andrei Svechnikov — Sebastian Aho — Seth JarvisNikolaj Ehlers — Logan Stankoven — Jackson BlakeWilliam Carrier — Jordan Staal — Jordan MartinookTaylor Hall — Mark Jankowski — Eric Robinson Shayne Gostisbehere — Sean WalkerK’Andre Miller — Jalen ChatfieldMike Reilly — Joel Nystrom Pyotr KochetkovFrederik Andersen Scratched: Alexander Nikishin, Brandon Bussi Injured: Jaccob Slavin (lower body), Charles Alexis Legault (hand), Jesperi Kotkaniemi (lower body) Status…

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Projected Lineups for Blackhawks vs Sabres – 11/21/25
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The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLACKHAWKS (10-6-4) at SABRES (7-9-4) 7 p.m. ET; CHSN, MSG-B, SN Blackhawks projected lineup Ryan Greene — Connor Bedard — Tyler BertuzziOliver Moore — Frank Nazar —…

 

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Sabres FAQ

What year were the Buffalo Sabres founded?

The Buffalo Sabres were founded in 1970, by brothers Seymour and Northrup Knox.

When did the Buffalo Sabres play their first game?

They played their first game on Oct. 10, 1970, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Buffalo Sabres?

Lindy Ruff is the current head coach of the Sabres.