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Lindy Ruff Reaches 1,900 Games as Sabres Seek Playoffs

1/12/2026

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Lindy Ruff (Buffalo Sabres head coach) will coach his 1,900th NHL game as the Sabres host the Florida Panthers.
This milestone places him among only three NHL coaches to reach that number.
Ruff, in his second Sabres stint, seeks the team’s first playoff appearance since 2011.
The Sabres have won 13 of their last 14 games.
Ruff has 924 career wins.

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Story summary

Lindy Ruff (Buffalo Sabres head coach) will coach his 1,900th NHL game as the Sabres host the Florida Panthers.
This milestone places him among only three NHL coaches to reach that number.
Ruff, in his second Sabres stint, seeks the team’s first playoff appearance since 2011.
The Sabres have won 13 of their last 14 games.
Ruff has 924 career wins.