It's official: Sabres' playoff drought hits 11 seasons, sets NHL record By Mike Harrington News Sports Reporter` Apr 7, 2022 Apr 7, 2022 Updated Mar 12, 2026 0 Sabres coach Don Granato looks on from the bench during a game against the Ottawa Senators Feb. 17 at KeyBank Center. Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Mike Harrington News Sports Reporter` RALEIGH, N.C. – The Buffalo Sabres now stand alone in the NHL record books. And not in a place they want to be.kAmp7E6C 2 DFCAC:D:?8 d\a\` ~4E@36C DE2CE[ 2?J E9@F89ED E96 $23C6D 925 23@FE 36:?8 2? FADE2CE A=2J@77 4@?E6?56C E9:D D62D@? 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