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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’ 4-2 Win Over the Sharks

Ryan Womeldorf | November 24, 2024November 24, 2024

The Buffalo Sabres entered the final stage of their three-game road trip fresh off a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Given how important the next five games of the schedule are, finishing out the road trip with a win was of great concern to both the team and fan base alike. After a foggy start, the Sabres rebounded yet again to find enough to win the game. There are a few key takeaways worth talking about from the Sabres’ 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks, so let’s get into the good stuff. Alex Tuch Deserves Selke Consideration Alex…

Next 5 Games Could Define Sabres’ Season

Zach Berta | November 23, 2024November 24, 2024

The Buffalo Sabres are off to a decidedly average start this season, sitting at 10-9-1 with 21 points. This places them in the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Interestingly, their record mirrors last season’s performance through 20 games, when they were 9-9-2 with 20 points. However, this time around, they’ll aim to build on last night’s 3-2 overtime victory against Anaheim and carry that momentum into the upcoming stretch of games. Related: Projected Lineup for the Sabres vs Sharks – 11/23/24 The story of the 2024-25 season so far has been one of inconsistency. One night, the team…

Projected Lineups for the Sabres vs Sharks – 11/23/24

Justin Giampietro | November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

The Buffalo Sabres take on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SABRES (10-9-1) at SHARKS (6-11-5) 8 p.m. ET; NBCSCA, MSG-B Sabres projected lineup JJ Peterka — Ryan McLeod — Alex TouchZach Benson — Dylan Cozens — Sam LaffertyJason Zucker — Jiri Kulich — Jack QuinnBeck Malenstyn — Peyton Krebs — Nicolas Aube-Kubel Rasmus Dahlin — Bowen ByramOwen Power — Henri JokiharjuJacob Bryson — Connor Clifton James ReimerUkko-Pekka Luukkonen Scratched: Isak Rosen, Dennis Gilbert Injured: Tage Thompson (lower body), Mattias Samuelsson (lower body), Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) Status report More…

3 Takeaways From Sabres’ 3-2 Win Over the Ducks

Ryan Womeldorf | November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

The Buffalo Sabres entered the second game of a three-game West Coast road trip on Friday night (Nov. 22). Coming off a tough 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings, it would have been all too easy to take the Anaheim Ducks lightly and lay an egg. The Sabres have…

Sabres Have Outgrown the Need for Moral Victories

Jacob D. Strozyk | November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

With the American Thanksgiving holiday rapidly approaching, many teams in the NHL will be looking at the standings to see where they stack up against the rest of their division, and the Buffalo Sabres are finding themselves in a positive trend for once. Typically during this time of year, the…

Owen Power Leads Sabres to 3-2 Comeback Win Over Ducks

Charlie Hiller | November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

The Anaheim Ducks kicked off their brief two-game homestand on Friday night by hosting the Buffalo Sabres. Related: Ducks Offensive Surge: Mirage or Sign of Things to Come? Both teams came into tonight’s interconference contest with a .500 record but were looking to continue their winning streaks. The Ducks had…

Projected Lineups for the Sabres vs Ducks – 11/22/24

Justin Giampietro | November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SABRES (9-9-1) at DUCKS (8-8-2) 10 p.m. ET; Victory+, KCOP-13, MSG-B, SN, TVAS Sabres projected lineup JJ Peterka — Ryan McLeod — Alex TuchZach Benson — Dylan…

Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams Should Be on the Hot Seat

Zach Berta | November 21, 2024November 24, 2024

The Buffalo Sabres have faced years of disappointment and frustration, and with each passing season, the heat intensifies on general manager (GM) Kevyn Adams. Since taking the reins in 2020, Adams has overseen a franchise that has struggled to escape the NHL’s basement. But as expectations rise and the team…

LA Kings Game Notes: 1-0 Loss to Sabres in Tight, Low-Event Game

Raz Devraj | November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Just when the Los Angeles Kings give you a glimmer of hope toward progress and a chance at some consistency, it’s quickly drained the next time they step out onto the ice. The Kings have yet to string a few wins together this season and it’s almost been a cycle…

3 Takeaways From Sabres’ 1-0 Win Over the Kings

Ryan Womeldorf | November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Uncertainty was in the air as the Buffalo Sabres headed into the first game of a three-game road West Coast swing. The Sabres left home ice disappointed the last time they played the Los Angeles Kings, though a lot of things are different since then. Injuries to key players led…

Projected Lineup for the Sabres vs Kings – 11/20/24

Brian Finlayson | November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SABRES (8-9-1) at KINGS (10-6-3) 10:30 p.m. ET; FDSNW, MSG-B, SN Sabres projected lineup JJ Peterka — Ryan McLeod — Alex TouchZach Benson — Dylan Cozens…

4 Keys to the Buffalo Sabres Ending Their Playoff Drought

Zach Berta | November 20, 2024November 24, 2024

The Buffalo Sabres’ playoff drought has reached a frustrating and staggering 13 seasons as of 2024-25, the longest active postseason absence in the NHL. Fans who once believed that the team’s quick rebuild would lead to a rapid return to playoff contention are still waiting for the Sabres to take…

Sabres’ New Additions Have Reinvigorated Team

Matthew Morris | November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

The Buffalo Sabres’ inconsistent, start-stop beginning to the 2024-25 season continued with a pitiable 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, a game even more lopsided than the score suggested. But though the team continues to fail to capitalize on any momentum it builds for itself, there have been…

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 5-2 Loss to the Flyers

Ryan Womeldorf | November 17, 2024November 17, 2024

Following a comeback win over the St. Louis Blues, the Buffalo Sabres had to be feeling pretty good. After all, the lineup going into the game with the Philadelphia Flyers would be missing some key pieces, but the Sabres had shown they can hang without them. Then, the game against…

Flyers Deliver Decisive Effort in 5-2 Win Against Sabres

Andrew McGuinness | November 16, 2024November 16, 2024

Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center began for the Philadelphia Flyers by honoring the past. The game was Erik Johnson‘s 1,000th in the NHL, securing the illustrious silver stick for the 2006 No. 1 pick and 2022 Stanley Cup champion with the Colorado Avalanche. But the celebration didn’t stop…

Projected Lineups for the Flyers vs Sabres – 11/16/24

Michael Ostrower | November 16, 2024November 16, 2024

The Buffalo Sabres face the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SABRES (8-8-1) at FLYERS (7-8-2) 7 p.m. ET; NBCSP, MSG-B Sabres projected lineup Zach Benson — Ryan McLeod — Alex TuchJJ Peterka — Dylan Cozens — Jack…

Mattias Samuelsson’s Injury Issues Creating Problems for Sabres

Matthew Morris | November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Defense continues to cause problems for the Buffalo Sabres. The team’s blue line corps has struggled for years due to incoherence and overcrowding, the latter issue being compounded when Bowen Byram was acquired at the 2024 Trade Deadline. The Sabres had the opportunity to clear out the logjam over the…

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 15

Matthew Zator | November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

This date in NHL history was especially good for players named Bobby. It has also provided many memorable moments all across the state of New York and in the City of Brotherly Love. So, let’s take our daily trip back in time and revisit all the best memories from Nov….

3 Takeaways From Sabres’ 4-3 Win Over the Blues

Ryan Womeldorf | November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Riding high on a three-game winning streak, things were looking up for the Buffalo Sabres. Suddenly, a 7-5 loss to the Montreal Canadiens turned into a disaster. Injuries to Tage Thompson and Mattias Samuelsson came as a result of the game, leaving the Sabres staring down a loss and multiple…

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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.