Sabres End 14-Year Drought, Fans Mock Playoff Return

Buffalo finally cracks the postseason door after an NHL-record 14 seasons on the outside, sparking a fan eruption that's equal parts joy and savage trolling. Rival supporters already pile on with "enjoy the first-round exit" jabs, knowing the Sabres' curse runs deeper than Lake Erie ice. This breakthrough tests whether the rebuild has teeth or just finally learned to skate upright in the big leagues.