Buffalo Sabres Extend NHL Playoff Drought Record

The Buffalo Sabres have been eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs contention for the 14th consecutive season, marking the longest playoff drought in NHL history, a record they share with the NFL's New York Jets. Despite winning 10 of their last 13 games, their playoff hopes ended following a 4-1 victory by the Montreal Canadiens over the Detroit Red Wings. The season was largely undermined by a 13-game losing streak early on. Head coach Lindy Ruff and captain Rasmus Dahlin expressed mixed emotions about the team's late improvement and future potential. The Sabres now look forward to a high draft pick and resolving key player contract situations in the offseason. Tage Thompson's scoring consistency was a highlight, but significant improvements are needed to break their playoff drought.