Sabres end historic playoff drought, win Atlantic
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25 claimsSabres defeated Tampa Bay Lightning 8-7 in a high-scoring game.
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Open Questions
5 questionsWhat is the current status of the Sabres-Bruins playoff series?
How did the Sabres' 10-game winning streak after the GM change compare to other historic turnarounds?
What specific changes did Jarmo Kekäläinen implement that led to the turnaround?
What is the extent of Pontus Holmberg's shoulder injury?
How did the Sabres' power-play performance in the 8-7 win over Tampa Bay compare to their season average?
Length of the Sabres' playoff droughtfactual
The drought lasted 14 seasons.
According to Ilta-SanomatThe drought lasted 15 years.
According to Hockeysverige, Daily Mail - SportContext: The discrepancy may affect how the achievement is framed historically; 15 years emphasizes a longer absence.
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