Sabres Officially End NHL's Longest Playoff Drought, But Are They A Contender?
Buffalo Sabres snap NHL-record playoff drought, return to postseason with Lindy Ruff back behind the bench and a young core aiming to make noise.

Buffalo Sabres snap NHL-record playoff drought, return to postseason with Lindy Ruff back behind the bench and a young core aiming to make noise.

The Buffalo Sabres are having their best season in nearly a generation. The Sabres are on track to make the playoffs, which could break the longest playoff drought in NHL history. As the team looks to break its playoff drought, it hit another milestone, reaching 100 points in a season for the first time since […] The post Sabres hit 100 points for first time in 16 years by beating Islanders appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are fighting for their lives and a spot in this season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a miserable start to the season, they fired hard-nosed head coach Dean Evason and brought in veteran coach Rick Bowness and the results were immediate. The Blue Jackets (38-24-11, 87 points) surged and steadily climbed up […] The post Blue Jackets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Detroit Red Wings are playing must-win games late in the 2025-26 NHL season. Detroit is looking to snap a nine-year playoff drought, and has slipped as of late. They need two points from the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. If John Gibson has his say, Detroit certainly has a fighting chance. The Red Wings offense […] The post Red Wings’ John Gibson robs Rasmus Dahlin with unreal kick save in Sabres clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
