Atlantic Division

Sabres’ Lindy Ruff bluntly reacts to Game 5 goalie debacle vs Canadiens

May 15, 2026 @ 8:54am

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The Buffalo Sabres are facing elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a Game 5 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. They fell 6-3 at home, allowing four straight goals after taking a 3-2 lead in the first period. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff hears the criticism toward Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and won’t stand for it, even after […] The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff bluntly reacts to Game 5 goalie debacle vs Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Martin St. Louis details small change Canadiens must make in Game 5

May 14, 2026 @ 1:52pm

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Who will win the Atlantic Division is shaping up to be the most intriguing storyline of the second-round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres are tied at two after four exciting contests, and Game 5 awaits at KeyBank Center in Western New York on Thursday night. After losing Game […] The post Martin St. Louis details small change Canadiens must make in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Maple Leafs Expected to Ask Star to Waive No-Movement Clause

May 12, 2026 @ 3:29pm

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Athlon Sports

The Maple Leafs are expected to ask one of their top players to waive their no-movement clause this offseason as they look to shake up their roster.

Jakub Dobes Reveals Trash Talk to Nikita Kucherov in Pivotal Game 7 Win

May 4, 2026 @ 8:07am

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Heavy

Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes revealed the trash talk he said to Nikita Kucherov during his team’s pivotal Game 7 win on Sunday.The Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 to advance to the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs with a 2-1 victory. Although the Lightning had 29 shots on […] The post Jakub Dobes Reveals Trash Talk to Nikita Kucherov in Pivotal Game 7 Win appeared first on HEAVY.

Rangers fire Wolf Pack head coach in major AHL shake up

May 3, 2026 @ 8:12pm

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NY Post Sports

Hartford finished last in the Atlantic Division with 60 points this season and missed the Calder Cup Playoffs for a second consecutive year.

Sabres to be without 2 key forwards for second-round series

May 3, 2026 @ 1:55pm

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The Buffalo Sabres hadn’t advanced out of the first round of the playoffs since 2007 before taking down the Boston Bruins in Game 6, but Lindy Ruff and company have their sights set on much more than just one series. Now, Buffalo awaits the winner of Game 7 between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa […] The post Sabres to be without 2 key forwards for second-round series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sabres’ 3rd period comeback never before done in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Apr 20, 2026 @ 4:17am

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The Buffalo Sabres ended a 15-year playoff drought by rallying with four straight goals in the third period to take down the Boston Bruins 4-3 in Game 1 at KeyBank Center. It was the Sabres’ first playoff win since April 22, 2011, and their first postseason appearance since April 26, 2011. Buffalo became the first […] The post Sabres’ 3rd period comeback never before done in Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sabres Respond To Bruins Coach Saying His Team Is 'Bigger, Stronger, And More Physical'

Apr 18, 2026 @ 6:50pm

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Bruins coach Marco Sturm emphasizes Boston’s size and physical edge after a 3-1 season series win, as the Sabres downplay the talk ahead of Game 1.

Red Wings Annual Tradition Proves They Were Pretenders

Apr 16, 2026 @ 11:19pm

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The Detroit Red Wings annual late-season tradition proved they never had a real chance to contend for the playoffs this season. The post Red Wings Annual Tradition Proves They Were Pretenders appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk issues head-turning guarantee after regular-season finale

Apr 16, 2026 @ 5:10am

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The Florida Panthers closed their season with an emphatic 8-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, and Matthew Tkachuk made sure the message carried beyond the final buzzer. Despite missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tkachuk delivered a bold guarantee that quickly caught attention during a post-game interview with Katie Engleson. The moment came right after […] The post Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk issues head-turning guarantee after regular-season finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sabres Social Media Admin Rips Critics After Team Clinches Top Spot In The Division

Apr 14, 2026 @ 8:20pm

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OutKick

Buffalo Sabres clinch Atlantic Division title with win over Blackhawks, secure home ice, and go viral mocking critics after ending a 15-year playoff drought.

Buffalo Sabres Roasted Former NHL Star Ryan Whitney Over His ‘0.000% Playoffs Chance’ Prediction With A Billboard In Town

Apr 14, 2026 @ 1:42pm

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The Buffalo Sabres are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after clinching the Atlantic Division in the East. That is a feat that virtually nobody outside (or inside) of Buffalo thought possible at the start of the season but they proved all the haters wrong. After clinching their division, the Buffalo Sabres are pulling receipts […] The post Buffalo Sabres Roasted Former NHL Star Ryan Whitney Over His ‘0.000% Playoffs Chance’ Prediction With A Billboard In Town appeared first on BroBible.

Pierre LeBrun in love with Sabres’ fairytale story after clinching first division title in 16 years

Apr 14, 2026 @ 1:26pm

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The last time the Buffalo Sabres made the playoffs, the movie Fast Five was about to hit theaters. The Fast and Furious series has seen six movies released since then, but the Sabres have not seen a playoff team. Now, the Sabres are playoff-bound and have won the division for the first time since 2010, […] The post Pierre LeBrun in love with Sabres’ fairytale story after clinching first division title in 16 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

John Tavares Pushes Toronto Maple Leafs To Have a Long, Hard Look in The Mirror

Apr 14, 2026 @ 8:15am

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Pro Football Network

John Tavares urges Leafs to look in the mirror after blowing leads in 6-5 loss to Stars, closing a disappointing season bottom of the Atlantic Division.

Canadian PM Mark Carney Applauds Montreal Canadiens’ Gritty Win in Atlantic Showdown vs. TB Lightning

Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:37am

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Pro Football Network

Mark Carney applauds the Montreal Canadiens' gritty victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning that extends a three-game losing streak.

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield’s immediate reaction to scoring 50 goals

Apr 10, 2026 @ 9:56am

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The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Thursday, moving ahead of them in the Atlantic Division standings. Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal to help the Habs. After the game, Caufield revealed his immediate reaction to the goal and what he accomplished, according to NHL.com. “It was cool to have my dad […] The post Canadiens’ Cole Caufield’s immediate reaction to scoring 50 goals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Canadiens Looking to Settle Old Beef with Sabres

Apr 7, 2026 @ 11:30pm

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Heavy

The Montreal Canadiens will be looking to get revenge against the Buffalo Sabres for something that occurred nearly 30 years ago. The post Canadiens Looking to Settle Old Beef with Sabres appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Tampa Bay HC Blasts Killjoy NHL Refs as Lightning Drop Atlantic Showdown Vs. Buffalo Sabres

Apr 7, 2026 @ 8:00am

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Pro Football Network

Tampa Bay HC Jon Cooper blasted NHL referees for ruining the game's flow during the Lightning's tough loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov hits major milestone with goal vs. Sabres

Apr 7, 2026 @ 4:39am

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Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov reached a career landmark in the team’s 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night at the KeyBank Center. On a first-period power play, Kucherov struck for his 43rd goal of the season, making it the 400th goal of his NHL career. The tally came with assists from […] The post Lightning star Nikita Kucherov hits major milestone with goal vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NHL Schedule Today, April 6: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture

Apr 6, 2026 @ 7:35am

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Full Monday, Apr. 6 NHL schedule with storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.

Bruins’ Marco Sturm has ludicrous admission after crushing Panthers loss

Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:44am

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The Boston Bruins entered Thursday night’s game in Florida against the Panthers in search of their fifth straight win. Despite the winning streak, Boston has barely made up ground on anyone in the Atlantic Division. The Buffalo Sabres, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Montreal Canadiens have each been playing well. Entering Friday’s game, the Bruins were […] The post Bruins’ Marco Sturm has ludicrous admission after crushing Panthers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sabres’ Sam Carrick to miss time with arm injury, playoff return possible

Apr 2, 2026 @ 9:58pm

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The Buffalo Sabres will be without forward Sam Carrick for the immediate future after head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed Thursday that the veteran center is week-to-week with a left arm injury, but hasn’t been ruled out for the playoffs, with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season. Carrick, 34, sustained the injury during […] The post Sabres’ Sam Carrick to miss time with arm injury, playoff return possible appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sabres Face Chance to End 14-Year Drought on Thursday

Apr 2, 2026 @ 1:04pm

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Athlon Sports

A matchup against the Senators has the Sabres on the verge of breaking a historically bad streak.

Lightning’s Brandon Hagel doubtful for Penguins game with undisclosed injury

Apr 1, 2026 @ 8:51pm

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The Tampa Bay Lightning might still be in the thick of playoff positioning in the Atlantic Division, but their priority is making sure their best players are 100% healthy. Brandon Hagel played the full game in Tuesday night’s loss to the Montreal Canadiens, but he is doubtful for the Lightning’s game on Thursday against the Pittsburgh […] The post Lightning’s Brandon Hagel doubtful for Penguins game with undisclosed injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.