Recap
Buffalo's season ends in overtime, but the team's return to the playoffs marks the franchise's first postseason appearance since 2011.
The Sabres lost to the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in Game 7 overtime Monday, ending their first playoff run in 14 seasons. The loss capped a renaissance campaign that saw Buffalo break a franchise drought dating to 2011, earning a standing ovation from the home crowd despite the defeat.
The result keeps Montreal alive in the playoff bracket while Buffalo's season concludes. The Sabres' return to October hockey marks a significant turnaround for a franchise that had missed the postseason every year since their last appearance 14 years ago.
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