dailyloe.com – The Buffalo Sabres won the Atlantic Division title on Monday night in Chicago. They secured the championship with a 5-1 victory over the Blackhawks. This marks their first division crown since the 2009-10 season. It is the seventh division title in franchise history.
The Sabres recently ended a long playoff drought before this achievement. The team finished seventh in the Atlantic Division just last season. Their current record stands at 50 wins, 23 losses, and 8 overtime losses. They have won 50 games for only the third time ever.
Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson have led the team’s offensive charge. The Sabres have been on a remarkable run since December. Their record over the last 52 games is an impressive 39-9-4. They cruised past the Blackhawks to clinch the division.
The Sabres became the fifth NHL team to achieve a specific feat. They clinched a division crown after overcoming a standings deficit. That deficit was eight or more points during the season. This highlights their dramatic in-season turnaround.
Forward Alex Tuch commented on the division title after the game. “It feels really good, but we’ve got a bigger goal in mind,” Tuch said. He added, “So, get some good momentum going into the playoffs.” Tuch concluded, “It doesn’t mean anything if you don’t lift the ultimate trophy at the end of the year.”
The ultimate trophy Tuch referenced is the Stanley Cup. The Buffalo Sabres have never won the Stanley Cup in their history. The team is now aiming for that highest achievement. Their playoff journey will begin with significant momentum.[]
Source: ESPN
