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Buffalo faces Boston in Atlantic Division play
Buffalo aims to break a 14-season playoff drought and lead the Atlantic Division with a 44-20-7 record, while Boston fights to maintain a wild-card spot, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Atlantic Division-leading Buffalo Sabres host the Boston Bruins at 7:30 p.m. ET, with Buffalo holding a 44-20-7 record and Boston occupying the Eastern Conference's top wild-card spot at 39-24-8.
- Buffalo is on the verge of ending a 14-season playoff drought and aiming for its first postseason appearance since 2011, riding a stunning 33-6-3 surge since December 9 while sitting atop the Atlantic Division.
- Both teams seek redemption following recent setbacks; Buffalo fell 6-5 in overtime at Anaheim on Sunday, while the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated Boston 4-2 on Tuesday.
- Forward Alex Tuch has recorded seven goals and four assists over his past 11 games for Buffalo; Boston forward Fraser Minten said, "It's fun," regarding the intense playoff positioning battle.
- Scouting potential first-round opponents occupies Buffalo fans, with the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators emerging as high-probability matchups; the Sabres have posted strong records against these teams this season.
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New Hampshire Union Leader+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Sabres, trying not to get too excited about playoff prospects, face Bruins
On the verge of ending their NHL-record, 14-season playoff drought, the Buffalo Sabres are staying in the moment.
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Associated Press News+11 Reposted by 11 other sources
Buffalo faces Boston in Atlantic Division play
The Buffalo Sabres take on the Boston Bruins in a matchup of Atlantic Division teams.
·United States
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