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Sabres Celebrate Playoff Return

Updated 2026-05-19 06:35 UTC 1 source Positive

The Buffalo Sabres ended a 14-season playoff drought with an emotional Game 7 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. The team celebrated their historic achievement despite the defeat.

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Defeated Sabres proud of franchise's 'giant step'

Though their renaissance season ended with an emotional 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7, the Buffalo Sabres skated off the ice Monday night to a standing ovation after a historic year that saw the end of a 14-season playoff drought.

2026-05-19 07:13 UTC