Lindy Ruff Achieves 900th NHL Win as Sabres Beat Flyers

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff achieved his 900th career coaching win with a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in the season finale, joining an elite group of only five NHL coaches to reach this milestone. Ruff, who has coached the third-most games in NHL history, is also one of two coaches to have more than 600 wins with a single franchise. Despite the historic achievement, Ruff and the Sabres endured a challenging season, missing the playoffs for the 14th consecutive year and finishing with a 36-39-7 record. Ruff credited the milestone to his teams and staff rather than personal accomplishment, emphasizing collective effort. The game featured notable performances from Ryan McLeod, who had a goal and two assists, and Alex Tuch, who tied his career-high with his 36th goal. While Ruff’s return was intended to propel the young Sabres roster forward, the team faces significant work ahead to end their playoff drought.