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Playoff drought over, Sabres seek to rekindle rivalry with first-round matchup against Bruins

After ending their NHL-record 14-season playoff drought, the Buffalo Sabres seek to revive an old rivalry when facing the Boston Bruins in a first-round series that opens Sunday

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Set for Game 1 Dahlin (rest) participated in Saturday's practice ahead of his playoff debut against Boston on Sunday in Game 1, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Dahlin concluded the 2025-26 regular season with 19 goals, 74 points, 194 shots on net, 79 blocked shots and 67 hits across 77 games. He will likely log heavy minutes during the playoffs and possesses the scoring talent to be a difference-maker on the scoresheet.

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2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs by the numbers

Four of the 16 teams in the NHL playoffs have never won the Stanley Cup

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Upstart Sabres, Flyers upend Eastern Conference playoff mix that also includes Lightning, Hurricanes

The Buffalo Sabres are finally in the playoff mix after a 15-year absence

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Wyatt Johnston seals Stars' regular season-ending 4-3 shootout win over Sabres

Wyatt Johnston scored the decisive shootout goal and the Dallas Stars posted their third consecutive 50-win season with a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night in...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Taking rest day Dahlin (rest) won't play Wednesday versus the Stars, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Impact Dahlin will take a rest day for the regular-season finale. He ends the regular season with a career-best 74 points (19 goals, 55 assists) over 77 appearances. Expect the defenseman back in action for Game 1 against the Bruins.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sabres ending their NHL-record playoff drought inspires joy beyond Buffalo

When Taylor Hall signed with the Sabres several years ago, he said the NHL is better when Buffalo is good

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sets new career high in points Dahlin recorded two assists and served two PIM in Monday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Dahlin stayed hot in Monday's win with the primary helper on Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson's goals in the third period. Dahlin has pulled his weight and more to help the Sabres secure the Atlantic Division title, as he's currently on a five-game point streak and has 14 points over his last 13 games. Overall, the 26-year-old blueliner surpassed his previous career high in points and now has 55 assists, 74 points, 194 shots on net, 67 hits and 79 blocked shots across 77 games this season. He's slated to play a big role for the Sabres in the Robertson Cup Playoffs and should be one of the first defensemen off the board in fantasy drafts ahead of next season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sabres looking for long postseason run after winning Atlantic Division

First, the Buffalo Sabres stopped their long playoff drought

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

"We Have One Goal In Mind Now" | Rasmus Dahlin After Winning Atlantic Division | Buffalo Sabres

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Thompson stars as Sabres clinch Atlantic title with a 5-1 victory over Blackhawks

Tage Thompson scored twice to reach 40 goals on the season, and the Buffalo Sabres clinched the Atlantic Division title by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tape Room: Rasmus Dahlin and Mattias Samuelsson | NHL.com Jason Demers and Michael Del Zotto break down the Buffalo Sabres top defensive pair Rasmus Dahlin and Mattias Samuelsson in the Tape Room

4 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Fills empty cage Dahlin scored an empty-net goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Dahlin has two goals and three assists during his four-game point streak. The 25-year-old defenseman is up to 19 goals and 72 points this season, one shy of matching his career high in both categories. He's added 194 shots on net, 67 hits, 79 blocked shots, 74 PIM and a plus-16 rating over 76 appearances. While the drop in physicality isn't great, Dahlin remains a quality source of all-around production and is in his prime years.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Colten Ellis First-Career Shutout! | Sabres Beat Blue Jackets 5-0 | Buffalo Sabres

APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE

Colten Ellis stops 37 shots for first NHL career shutout in Sabres 5-0 win over Blue Jackets

Rookie Colten Ellis stopped 37 shots for his first NHL career shutout, and the Buffalo Sabres beat Columbus 5-0 to dent the Blue Jackets’ playoff chances

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

'They scare … you': Ex-Sabres coach on facing Maple Leafs' star core Former NHL coach Don Granato has offered a clear perspective on what makes the Toronto Maple Leafs both dangerous and vulnerable. Having coa...

APRIL 9 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

"It's An Honor" | Rasmus Dahlin After Being Nominated For The Bill Masterton Trophy | Buffalo Sabres

APRIL 9 • YOUTUBE

Lightning remain the constant as Atlantic Division hierarchy shifts with rise of Sabres, Canadiens

The Atlantic Division's hierarchy has shifted this season with the sudden rise of the Buffalo Sabres and continued upward trajectory of the Montreal Canadiens

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Rangers take on the Sabres following Cuylle's hat trick

The New York Rangers host the Buffalo Sabres after Will Cuylle's hat trick against the Washington Capitals in the Rangers' 8-1 win

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Atlantic Division foes meet when Sabres host the Lightning

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in a matchup of Atlantic Division teams

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Grabs two points in loss Dahlin tallied a goal, distributed an assist and placed three shots on net in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Dahlin recorded his third consecutive multi-point outing in Saturday's clash, as he played a hand in both of Buffalo's tallies in the first period. Overall, he is up to 18 goals, 51 assists, 188 shots on net, 65 hits and 77 blocked shots this season. The 25-year-old blueliner has a solid chance to match or surpass his career high of 73 points across 78 games during the 2022-23 season. He's put together one of the best all-around seasons among defensemen and could end up being a candidate for this year's Norris Trophy. He is an elite option on the fantasy blue line for the remainder of the regular season and beyond.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres vs. Capitals | NHL Highlights | April 04, 2026

APRIL 5 • YOUTUBE

Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres

Aliaksei Protas had a goal and assist in his return from injury and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday night

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres clinch a playoff spot to end the longest drought in NHL history

Bring on postseason hockey in Buffalo

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Capitals host the Sabres in Eastern Conference play

The Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres face off in Eastern Conference action

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

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