Buffalo Sabres Return to Playoffs After 14-Year Drought

0:00On April 4th, Buffalo Sabers fans, it's been a long wait, but your teams back in the playoffs after missing out for 14 straight seasons and NHL. Record drought. They officially clinched a spot for the postseason thanks to the New York Rangers, driving the Detroit Redwings 4-1 on Saturday. That same Redwings loss locked in the Tampa Bay Lightning 2, making Buffalo the second Eastern Conference team to punch their ticket after the Carolina Hurricanes did it Thursday. Sabers supporters haven't felt this buzz since the 2010-2011 season, when they bowed out in the first round to Philly in 7. Games. After early struggles this year sparked doubts, amidst season's shakeup with a GM switch from Kevin Adams to Jarmul Kekalainen on December 15th lit, a fire under the squad. Now tied with Tampa at 100 points at top the Atlantic Division on a 46-22 and 8 record, Buffalo's gunning for that top spot, and home ice. Montreal's lurking with 98 points and a game in hand, while the caps come to town Saturday still chasing their own playoff birth.

1:03The Sabers look prime to rewrite history deeper into spring, so keep those eyes peeled as the race heats up. That wraps NHL news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.