Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Rangers - Final Score - April 08, 2026

	1	2	3	T
BUF	-	-	-	-
NYR	-	-	-	-

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BUF	2	0	3	5
NYR	1	2	0	3

Sabres close game on 3-0 run, top Rangers

"Lyon Will Miss A Week" | Lindy Ruff On Alex Lyon Injury Update | Buffalo Sabres

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"Two Points Is All That Matters" | Ryan McLeod After Win Over New York Rangers | Buffalo Sabres

APRIL 9 • YOUTUBE

"Our Division Is Incredibly Tough" | Lindy Ruff On Atlantic Division Race | Buffalo Sabres

APRIL 9 • YOUTUBE

"The Fans Have Been Incredible" | Jason Zucker On Upcoming Home Playoff Games | Buffalo Sabres

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"We Just Went Out And Worked" | Alex Tuch After 5-3 Win Over New York Rangers | Buffalo Sabres

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KEY PLAYERS

Zach Benson BUF · #6

2 Goals (1 EN), 1 Block, 3 Shots

Alexis Lafreniere NYR · #13

2 Goals (1 PP)

Jason Zucker BUF · #17

1 Goal, 1 Assist, 4 Shots

Adam Fox NYR · #23

1 Goal (PP), 1 Assist

PUCK LINE

The Sabres needed to win by 2 goals or more to cover the puck line. They did cover, so people who took the Sabres won.

TOTAL

The over/under was 6.5 and the teams scored 8 goals, so people who bet the over won

OVER

TEAM TO WIN

The Sabres won at -137 odds so a bet of $137 won $237 total

KEY PLAYS

BUF SCORE

BUF 1 NYR 0

(1st 15:20) R. McLeod scored a goal, assisted by C. Timmins and J. Zucker.

BUF SCORE

BUF 2 NYR 0

(1st 11:02) Z. Benson scored a goal, assisted by R. Dahlin and B. Byram.

BUF KEY PLAY

BUF 2 NYR 0

(1st 1:36) R. McLeod received a 2:00 penalty for tripping.

NYR SCORE

BUF 2 NYR 1

(1st 0:39) A. Lafreniere scored a power-play goal, assisted by J. Miller and A. Fox.

NYR KEY PLAY

BUF 2 NYR 1

(2nd 19:37) A. Fox received a 2:00 penalty for tripping.

NYR SCORE

BUF 2 NYR 2

(2nd 17:03) A. Lafreniere scored a goal, assisted by D. Fortescue.

BUF KEY PLAY

BUF 2 NYR 3

(2nd 5:46) P. Krebs received a 2:00 penalty for hooking.

NYR SCORE

BUF 2 NYR 3

(2nd 5:16) A. Fox scored a power-play goal, assisted by M. Zibanejad and V. Trocheck.

NYR KEY PLAY

BUF 2 NYR 3

(2nd 3:29) V. Trocheck received a 2:00 penalty for slashing.

NYR KEY PLAY

BUF 2 NYR 3

(2nd 2:25) V. Gavrikov received a 2:00 penalty for cross checking.

BUF SCORE

BUF 3 NYR 3

(3rd 14:09) A. Tuch scored a goal, assisted by P. Krebs and T. Thompson.

BUF SCORE

BUF 4 NYR 3

(3rd 12:46) J. Zucker scored a goal, assisted by R. McLeod.

NYR KEY PLAY

BUF 4 NYR 3

(3rd 10:00) W. Borgen received a 2:00 penalty for holding stick.

BUF KEY PLAY

BUF 4 NYR 3

(3rd 9:16) J. Norris received a 2:00 penalty for hooking.

BUF SCORE

BUF 5 NYR 3

(3rd 1:15) Z. Benson scored a goal, assisted by J. Doan.

Sabres vs

Rangers

Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Rangers: Apr 8, 2026

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BOX SCORE

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ODDS

NEWS

"Lyon Will Miss A Week" | Lindy Ruff On Alex Lyon Injury Update | Buffalo Sabres

"Two Points Is All That Matters" | Ryan McLeod After Win Over New York Rangers | Buffalo Sabres

"Our Division Is Incredibly Tough" | Lindy Ruff On Atlantic Division Race | Buffalo Sabres

"The Fans Have Been Incredible" | Jason Zucker On Upcoming Home Playoff Games | Buffalo Sabres

"We Just Went Out And Worked" | Alex Tuch After 5-3 Win Over New York Rangers | Buffalo Sabres

KEY PLAYERS

ODDS

KEY PLAYS