FILE — New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) and Buffalo Sabres centre Sam Carrick (10) fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game, March 31, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Sabres expect to welcome back centre Carrick for 2nd-round playoff series against Montreal
May 5, 2026 | 11:46 AM
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres centre and faceoff ace Sam Carrick resumed practising on Tuesday, and is in position to return for Buffalo’s second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.
Coach Lindy Ruff anticipated Carrick will be back in the lineup soon, without providing a timetable by saying: “Once you’re cleared to practice, you’re within days of playing.”
The Sabres host Montreal in Game 1 on Wednesday night, followed by Game 2 on Friday.
Carrick wrenched his left arm during a fight with Islanders captain Anders Lee in the third period of Buffalo’s 4-3 win on March 31. He missed the final seven regular-season games and Buffalo’s six-game first-round series win over Boston.
