The Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9, 109 pts) head into the playoffs with part of their 2026 NHL Draft outlook already in place. The NHL Draft Lottery is May 5 during the NHL Playoffs, a date that will help determine the order at the top of the board.

Former NHL player Ryan Whitney has made a name for himself since retiring in 2015. The nine-year pro joined Barstool Sports to remain close to the game he loves. In 2016, he and blogger Brian McGonagle launched the podcast

Delafield native Zach Metsa beat long odds to reach the NHL. Now, the undrafted defenseman is helping the Buffalo Sabres as the team makes its first playoff appearance in 14 years.

Buffalo businesses are gearing up to capitalize on the excitement in the community as the Buffalo Sabres return to the playoffs.

The Buffalo Sabres qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011 to end an NHL-record 14-season drought. The Atlantic Division champions (50-23-9) to finish with 109 points, the most since a team-record 113 set in 2006-07.

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The Buffalo Sabres take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday at 8:30 p.m. EDT at United Center. Two regular season games remain for Buffalo to reignite its power play and finalize the best lineup for Game 1 of the playoffs,