5v5 Final Game Charts
Numbers be damned tonight. That was a great game. Lessons to be learned, of course, but wow.
One thing I do want to call out. Metsa and Kesselring 6 minutes 5v5. That's not playoff sustainable. Have to hope Stanley can play on that third pair.
Sam Carrick didn't play a lot in his debut with the Buffalo Sabres, but won two key face-offs in the final seconds to secure the victory. Showcasing where he'll be impactful for them.
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Logan Stanley won't play as much as he did with the Winnipeg Jets for most of the season, and being in a reduced role may be best for him.
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The top two teams in the Atlantic meet tonight in Buffalo.
Winner stands alone at the top of the division at the end of the day (by points).
The Sabres put the current league-high six-game winning streak on the line.
The Sabres are in ⚫ & 🔴 tonight with first place in the Atlantic up for grabs.
Final 5v5 Game Charts
- Model change from NST to Hockey Stats
- Not a lot of minutes but 4th line was a + & Carrick won 2 important draws
- Sabres come out ahead in shot share and quality
- Big game tomorrow for first in the Atlantic.
Only one graphic for today's game.
Preds in town for an early evening matchup.
The Buffalo Sabres made a few big swings at the NHL trade deadline, but ended up boosting their depth ahead of a hopeful playoff run.
Sabres final 2026 trade deadline
3 hours away from the trade deadline but that's more than enough time to take a coffee break from hockey and check in with your friends from the National Lacrosse League.
Could be a nice pick me up quick read for sports fans in the Flower City too!
The Buffalo Sabres added to their forward depth with the reported trade for Sam Carrick of the New York Rangers.
The Buffalo Sabres have been searching for blue line help and are closing in on two from the Winnipeg Jets in Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn.
Important to state it’s not done yet.
While trade rumors fly the Sabres head to Pittsburgh tonight to face the Penguins.
No Crosby but the Pens have done ok without him so far.
The Sabres and Blues reportedly have a deal in place for Colton Parayko, but we await to see if he'll waive his no-trade clause.
5v5 Game Charts
- Not the best night for the Sabres, but a high-event affair
- Norris line keeps putting up good numbers, but not much scoring. I think it'll come.
- Power was better than the numbers say IMO
- Lyon made the saves when he needed to and was a + again
Quick article on Robert Thomas and the Sabres. Futures driven package and why this makes sense for them.
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The Sabres return home tonight to host the Golden Knights
Krebs and Tage just seem to work when they play together.
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson may be out of the scope for what the Sabres are searching for, but he would solidify their blue line.
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Alex Lyon and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen have been an excellent tandem for the Sabres this season when healthy. The goaltending has quietly been a huge part of their team's success.
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The Sabres remain a wagon after sweeping their three-game road trip
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The Buffalo Sabres swept their three-game road trip, and we're in trade deadline week with them being a clear buyer.
⚫ Road Trip
🔴 Peyton Krebs
⚫ Goaltending
🔴 Trade Deadline
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The Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres make sense as trade partners with what the Sabres are targeting by the trade deadline.
Some pre-game reading.
Kent Johnson is a healthy scratch tonight for the Blue Jackets and while he likely doesn't move at the deadline his a player to keep an eye on.
Sabres wrap up their road trip tonight in Tampa against the Lightning.
It's not a joke anymore to say a matchup between two of the top teams in the East.
The Sabres kick off another back-to-back trip in Florida with a meeting against the Panthers tonight.
The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline is a week from today. Let's have some fun kicking around five trade ideas for the Buffalo Sabres.
