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.
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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.
Published May 19, 2026, 7:13 AM
Updated June 20, 2026, 5:55 AM4.4K
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