Sabres Clinch Playoff Spot, Battle for Division Crown

0:00It's April 7th, I'm Corey with The Story, and this is NHL News Today, AI-powered updates on your squad. The Buffalo Sabers just clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2011, snapping the longest drought in sports history. Their sitting tie for first in the Atlantic Division with a record of 47 wins, 23 losses, and 8 overtime losses for one, 102 points. That's their first time hitting the 100 point mark since the 2009-2010 season, and with two weeks left there, battling hard for the division crown. They kept the momentum going with a 4-2 regulation win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday 9 April 6th at home. That victory tied them at the top, and could be huge in deciding if they grabbed first place, or settled for second, and home ice in the first round. Every game counts now as they push toward the playoffs. Fans are buzzing after years in the wilderness. This run feels like the start of something big, especially with the contention window

1:01just opening up. The Sabers haven't won the Atlantic since 2009-2010, so the energy in Buffalo is electric, and the team's eyeing a deep. Stanley Cup run in 2026. On the injury front, Sam Carrick is weak to weak with a left arm issue from a fight last week, but he might return for playoffs. Noah Osslin is day-to-day with an upper body tweak, while Jerry Coolick and Justin Danforth are sideline longer. Coolick out for the season with the blood. Clot. Danforth's still hurting post-surgery. Next up, they head to the New York Rangers on Wednesday April 8th at 7pm Eastern, then host the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday April 9th. At the same time, winds here lock in that top seed, setting the stage for a wild postseason