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Buffalo Sabres Endure 14-Season Playoff Drought Despite Hope

4/9/2025

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The Buffalo Sabres' heartbreaking playoff drought has now reached an agonizing 14 seasons, the longest in NHL history. Coach Lindy Ruff voiced his disappointment but remained hopeful about the team's progress. A recent 3-0 victory over the Hurricanes offered a glimmer of hope, yet a devastating 13-game losing streak cast a long shadow over their season.

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The Buffalo Sabres' heartbreaking playoff drought has now reached an agonizing 14 seasons, the longest in NHL history. Coach Lindy Ruff voiced his disappointment but remained hopeful about the team's progress. A recent 3-0 victory over the Hurricanes offered a glimmer of hope, yet a devastating 13-game losing streak cast a long shadow over their season.