ESPN.com · Mar 25
NHL playoff watch: Projecting the Sabres' first-round opponent
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The last time the Buffalo Sabres played a game in the Stanley Cup playoffs was April 26, 2011, a 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers that eliminated them from contention.
For reference, the No. 1 song that day was "S&M" by Rihanna, featuring Britney Spears, and the No. 1 movie was the animated film "Rio."
Many in the hockeysphere have been hoping for a return of playoff hockey to Buffalo, and it appears those folks will get their wish this spring. And the Sabres aren't just returning -- they might win the Atlantic Division!