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Sabres Clinch Playoff Spot Despite 6-2 Loss to Capitals

4/6/2026

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Sabres Reach Playoffs

The Buffalo Sabres lost 6-2 to the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.
Hours earlier, the Sabres clinched their first playoff berth since 2011 after the Detroit Red Wings' loss.
The Capitals scored three goals in the first six minutes and forced Buffalo to replace goaltender Alex Lyon.
Rasmus Dahlin scored for Buffalo.
Beck Malenstyn scored for Washington.

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Sabres Reach Playoffs

The Buffalo Sabres lost 6-2 to the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.
Hours earlier, the Sabres clinched their first playoff berth since 2011 after the Detroit Red Wings' loss.
The Capitals scored three goals in the first six minutes and forced Buffalo to replace goaltender Alex Lyon.
Rasmus Dahlin scored for Buffalo.
Beck Malenstyn scored for Washington.