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Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) celebrates after his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres 4/13/2023

Apr. 15, 2023 11:19 AM EDT

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi, right, celebrates with left wing Jeff Skinner (53) after making the game-winning save against New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) during the overtime shootout period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 10, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Sabres see signs of promise despite 12-year playoff drought

By John Wawrow Apr. 15, 2023 11:17 AM EDT

Buffalo Sabres players walk towards the locker room upon arriving wearing shirts in support of Buffalo Bills football player Damar Hamlin before an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals 1/3/2023

Jan. 03, 2023 10:09 PM EST

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Sabres beat Capitals in OT with Bills' Damar Hamlin on mind

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 03, 2023 10:07 PM EST