So, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is expected to start in net against the Stars. Luukkonen has earned two of the wins during the streak, stopping 47 of 49 shots against New Jersey and Boston for a .959 save percentage. He's also got a .914 save percentage in four career games versus Dallas.

The Buffalo Sabres, trying to end a 14-year playoff drought, have won eight in a row. They recently changed general managers.

Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon sat out Tuesday’s practice after suffering a lower-body injury late in Monday’s 4-2 road win over the St. Louis Blues, coach Lindy Ruff told reporters in Dallas. “Really late in the game,

The Sabres visit the Blues Monday night at Enterprise Center, riding an eight-game win streak to open a three-game road trip.

The Buffalo Sabres' surprising nine-game win streak has been achieved by a revitalized defense, timely offense and veteran player performances.

Boston Bruins defenseman Jonathan Aspirot was activated from the IR. Rachel Lenzi: Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon was being evaluated by the team after suffering a lower-body injury late in Monday’s game.

Within their streak, they’ve shown a propensity to win in different ways. The game in St. Louis required overcoming a bit of early adversity. Noah Ostlund finished a 2-on-1 feed from Josh Norris for the game’s opening goal, but the Blues – playing with desperation out of the gate – responded with two of their own.

The Buffalo Sabres face a stark 2026 – either they make a thrilling, successful Stanley Cup playoff push, or they continue a decade-and-a-half-long playoff drought and management blows up their roster.