Buffalo

The Buffalo Sabres hosted an emotional homecoming for Carolina Matovac, who returned to the arena for the first time this season after undergoing a heart transplant last year, but fell 4-3 in overtime to the Boston Bruins. The club honored Matovac with a welcome video on the Jumbotron during the game.

The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 8-7 in a game on March 8, 2026, that featured numerous penalties and a dramatic comeback. The win moved Buffalo into first place in the Atlantic Division.