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May 3, 2026
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2026

Sabres Practice Report: Stanley Returns & Round 2 Injury Updates

Welcome back to SabresHub. As the Buffalo Sabres await the winner of the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning Game 7, the squad returned to the ice at KeyBank Center on Sunday. With Game 1 of the second round scheduled for Wednesday night here in Buffalo, head coach Lindy Ruff is making sure his 2026 roster is rested, recovered, and ready for the next grueling step of this postseason run. Logan Stanley’s Grueling Recovery One of the most welcome sights on the ice Sunday was defenseman Logan Stanley. The towering blueliner missed the series-clinching Game 6 against the Boston Bruins due to a severe stomach virus that struck him just days prior. Over a punishing two-day span without solid food or liquids, the defender dropped 12 pounds from his imposing 6-foot-7, 231-pound build. Despite testing the waters in Game 6 warmups, he wisely chose to sit out. Now, after successfully sequestering himself and prioritizing his health, he was a full...
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