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Sabres’ 3rd period comeback never before done in Stanley Cup Playoffs

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The Buffalo Sabres ended a 15-year playoff drought by rallying with four straight goals in the third period to take down the Boston Bruins 4-3 in Game 1 at KeyBank Center. It was the Sabres’ first playoff win since April 22, 2011, and their first postseason appearance since April 26, 2011. Buffalo became the first […] The post Sabres’ 3rd period comeback never before done in Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins’ Marco Strum admits ‘frustrating point’ in collapse vs. Sabres

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The Boston Bruins played Game 1 against the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night. And they held a 2-0 lead in the third period. Boston had all the momentum in the contest. Unfortunately for them, it came crashing down thanks to Tage Thompson and Mattias Samuelsson. Thompson scored two goals in the third period to tie […] The post Bruins’ Marco Strum admits ‘frustrating point’ in collapse vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson outlines ‘coolest moment’ after scoring game-winning playoff goal

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The Buffalo Sabres hosted their first playoff game in 14 years on Sunday. They took on the Boston Bruins, and it felt as if the first game would go the visitors’ way. However, Tage Thompson led a massive comeback to tie the game. And Mattias Samuelsson gave the home fans exactly what they were hoping […] The post Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson outlines ‘coolest moment’ after scoring game-winning playoff goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres’ Tage Thompson gives credit to fans in incredible comeback win

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The Buffalo Sabres made their first playoff appearance since 2011 on Sunday, and they made sure it would be one fans would never forget for a long time. The Sabres appeared to be circling down the drain in Game 1 of their series at KeyBank Center in Buffalo against the Boston Bruins, when the visiting […] The post Sabres’ Tage Thompson gives credit to fans in incredible comeback win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tage Thompson heroics spark bonkers Sabres comeback vs. Bruins in Game 1

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The Buffalo Sabers snapped the longest playoff drought in North American sports this season. Buffalo won the Atlantic Division, drawing the Boston Bruins in the first round. After Boston raced out to 2-0 lead, though, Tage Thompson gave Sabres fans something to cheer for. Thompson scored two goals for Buffalo as the team completed a […] The post Tage Thompson heroics spark bonkers Sabres comeback vs. Bruins in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

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The Boston Bruins defied expectations with their return to the playoffs under head coach Marco Sturm. After finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference a year ago and breaking up their team at last year’s trade deadline, most NHL observers expected the Bruins to go through a dry period where they would retool for […] The post Bruins’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Sabres-Bruins bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

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These two ancient rivals are meeting for the ninth time in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the first times since the Bruins registered a 4-2 series victory in 2010. The Sabres are making their first playoff appearance since the 2011 season, and they have had an explosive year. While they were in last place in […] The post 3 Sabres-Bruins bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres officially clinching playoff spot has fans going wild

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When the Buffalo Sabres last competed in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, President Barack Obama still had more than a year and a half remaining in his first term, Adele was exploding into global stardom after dropping her Grammy-winning album “21,” the final “Harry Potter” film was still three months away from hitting theaters and The […] The post Sabres officially clinching playoff spot has fans going wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres hit 100 points for first time in 16 years by beating Islanders

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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.

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Blue Jackets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

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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.

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Red Wings’ John Gibson robs Rasmus Dahlin with unreal kick save in Sabres clash

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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.

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