Sabres clinch Stanley Cup playoff spot, end second-longest postseason drought across NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB

Now that the Sabres are playoff-bound, the NHL record belongs to the Red Wings, who last played in the postseason in 2016.
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Capitals can tighten Eastern wild-card race

There are 14 games on the NHL schedule Thursday, all with playoff implications: ...

Sabres clinch first playoff berth since 2011, end NHL-record drought

"We're not just gonna go for the playoffs," Sabres winger Alex Tuch said earlier this season. "We're gonna go for the Cup." ...

Montreal Canadiens get major vote of confidence in Stanley Cup race

The Montreal Canadiens have received a strong vote of confidence in the Stanley Cup race this NHL season. Speaking with Jay ...

2026 NHL playoff picture: Standings, schedule, bracket, seedings as Stanley Cup Playoff race heats up

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are almost here, but there are still plenty of questions about which teams will qualify and ...

Sabres clinch Stanley Cup playoff spot, end 2nd-longest postseason drought across NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB

The Buffalo Sabres are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011 thanks to the New York Rangers. The ...

2026 Stanley Cup odds: Avalanche, Stars favorites to win Western Conference

The Avalanche and Stars are among the top favorites to win the Stanley Cup, as well as the top Western favorites.