A trade pitch has the New York Rangers dealing former first overall pick Alexis Lafreniere to the Buffalo Sabres in a blockbuster.

Fans were more than willing to give Buffalo Sabres rinkside announcer Rob Ray a pass after he dropped an F-bomb during a live NHL game. On Saturday, Ray

Lindgren was the heart and soul of the defense, but general manager Chris Drury understood what needed to be done — and still does.

The Buffalo Sabres scored early and often in their return to action on Saturday, as they dominated the visiting New York Rangers, 8-2, at KeyBank Center. A complete game recap from WGR:

Off, there wasn’t a lot of excitement surrounding the Buffalo Sabres. In fact, it became easier to look at past failures or the names of yesteryear rather than ahead to a tilt with the New York Rangers on Saturday evening.

“No joke with the skates,” a smiling center Ryan McLeod said after Saturday’s 8-2 pancaking of the New York Rangers in KeyBank Center. “He really got us ready with our bodies.” By Friday ...

The Sabres (23-27-5) surged to a 5-0 lead in the first period, securing their fifth win in six games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen contributed 26 saves, while Ryan McLeod added two goals and Jason Zucker notched three assists.

The Buffalo Sabres continued their success on home ice with a dominant 8-2 victory over the New York Rangers at Key Bank Center on Saturday. The Sabres scored five goals in the first period and chased Vezina Trophy winner Igor Shesterkin.

and the Buffalo Sabres capitalized on a five-goal first period in an 8-2 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday night. Tage Thompson and Ryan McLeod each scored twice, and Jason Zucker had thre ...

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a win over the New York Rangers where it scored a season-high eight goals. Buffalo hosts the Anaheim Ducks Tuesday, with puck drop set for 7 p.m. ET. How to watch: Sabres vs. Rangers airs locally on MSG, it can be streamed on ESPN+. Time: 7 p.m. ET