Sabres looking for long postseason run after winning Atlantic Division

They have no intention of stopping now.

Apr 13, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Kamil Krzaczynski/Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images CHICAGO — First, the Buffalo Sabres stopped their long playoff drought. Then, Alex Tuch & Co.

won the Atlantic Division. They have no intention of stopping now. Buffalo is aiming high after a 5-1 victory at Chicago secured the franchise’s first division title since the 2009-10 season and seventh overall.

The Sabres became the fifth team in NHL history to clinch a division crown after overcoming a standings deficit of eight or more points. “It feels really good, but we’ve got a bigger goal in mind,” Tuch said. “So, get some good momentum going into the playoffs.