Buffalo Sabres forward Noah Östlund will not play in the team's second-round playoff series after suffering an injury. The Swedish player got hurt in game five against the Boston Bruins. Buffalo advanced by eliminating Boston and now awaits the winner of game seven between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Noah Östlund injured himself during game five of Buffalo's first-round series against the Boston Bruins. Coach Lindy Ruff confirmed that the Swedish forward, along with Sam Carrick, is expected to miss the second round due to injury. Buffalo Sabres announced that Östlund will not participate in the upcoming quarterfinals, as first reported by HockeyNews.se on May 3, 2026. The Sabres defeated the Bruins to advance, setting up a matchup with the victor of game seven between the Canadiens and Lightning, scheduled after the announcement. During the regular season, Östlund recorded 27 points in 60 games. In the playoffs so far, he contributed two points across three matches. His absence leaves a gap in Buffalo's lineup as they prepare for the next stage.