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Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) celebrates his goal with defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y.

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By JOHN WAWROW - AP Hockey Writer

April 4, 2026

Buffalo Sabres clinch a playoff spot to end the longest drought in NHL history

Bring on postseason hockey in Buffalo. The Sabres’ playoff drought is finally over. Following ...

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