After edging out the Washington Capitals in a shootout last Saturday, the Buffalo Sabres managed just one point this week, falling 2–1 in overtime to the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night. The struggles continued as they dropped their next two contests against the St. Louis Blues and Carolina Hurricanes.

The Buffalo Sabres have stumbled out of the gate, starting their season 0–3 after three disappointing outings over opening weekend.

Can the Buffalo Sabres finally end their playoff drought? A deep dive into breakout players, roster questions, and key storylines for 2025–26.