The Buffalo Sabres ended their homestand with a 3-1-1 record, picking up seven of ten possible points. They currently sit in the second wildcard with two games in hand on most teams. The upcoming schedule for the rest of the month will be massive, with big conference matchups on the horizon. 

The Buffalo Sabres matched their longest winning streak in franchise history with 10 consecutive victories, though they fell just short of setting a new record after a loss to the Blue Jackets. Still, their remarkable run has vaulted them into an unexpected position

With the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina now just a month away, national federations have begun unveiling their men’s ice hockey rosters. Among the selections are three Buffalo Sabres who earned spots as top choices for their respective countries.

Newly hired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen has moved quickly to reshape the Sabres’ front office, bringing in former Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin and longtime hockey operations executive Josh Flynn, the team announced Sunday.

The Buffalo Sabres shake up their front office by replacing GM Kevyn Adams with Jarmo Kekäläinen, pursue star defenseman Quinn Hughes, and surge on the ice with a three‑game win streak and a strong Western road trip.

The Buffalo Sabres announced Monday afternoon that longtime general manager Kevyn Adams has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. Senior advisor Jarmo Kekäläinen will take over the role, team owner Terry Pegula confirmed in a press release.

The Sabres opened the week on a high note with an electric 5-1 home win over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday, highlighted by Josh Norris’ three-point return after missing 24 games. But the momentum didn’t last as Buffalo dropped its next two contests, being outscored 9-3, and their ongoing struggles on the road continued to loom large.

The Buffalo Sabres dropped their second preseason contest, falling 5–3 to the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center.