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The Buffalo Sabres were established in 1970, along with the Vancouver Canucks, when the league expanded to 14 teams. Brothers Seymour and Northrup Knox, whose grandfather founded Woolworth’s department store, started the Sabres franchise. The team’s first game was played on Oct. 10, 1970, against the Pittsburgh Penguins, which they won 2-1. Although the Sabres have yet to win a Stanley Cup, they have qualified for the postseason 29 times and reached the Stanley Cup Final twice, once in 1975 and again in 1999.

Projected Lineup for the Sabres vs Kings – 11/20/24
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The Buffalo Sabres take on the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SABRES (8-9-1) at KINGS (10-6-3) 10:30 p.m. ET; FDSNW, MSG-B, SN Sabres projected lineup JJ Peterka — Ryan McLeod — Alex TouchZach Benson — Dylan Cozens — Jack QuinnJason Zucker — Jiri Kulich — Sam LaffertyBeck Malenstyn — Peyton Krebs — Nicolas Aube-Kubel Rasmus Dahlin — Bowen ByramOwen Power — Jacob BrysonDennis Gilbert — Henri Jokiharju Ukko-Pekka LuukkonenJames Reimer Scratched: Isak Rosen, Connor Clifton Injured: Tage Thompson (lower body), Mattias Samuelsson (lower body), Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) Status report…

4 Keys to the Buffalo Sabres Ending Their Playoff Drought
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The Buffalo Sabres’ playoff drought has reached a frustrating and staggering 13 seasons as of 2024-25, the longest active postseason absence in the NHL. Fans who once believed that the team’s quick rebuild would lead to a rapid return to playoff contention are still waiting for the Sabres to take that final step. Though there are several bright spots on the team, from young stars to an improved coaching staff, their inability to find consistency and put together a full season of strong play has kept them from returning to the postseason since their last appearance in 2011. So, what…

Sabres’ New Additions Have Reinvigorated Team
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The Buffalo Sabres’ inconsistent, start-stop beginning to the 2024-25 season continued with a pitiable 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, a game even more lopsided than the score suggested. But though the team continues to fail to capitalize on any momentum it builds for itself, there have been a number of positives thus far and one hasn’t gotten as much attention as it should. Buffalo’s revamped bottom-six has been a major upside in the early going and has provided the boost that was needed. It’s a major reason that the Sabres are more closely resembling their old selves…

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Sabres FAQ

What year were the Buffalo Sabres founded?

The Buffalo Sabres were founded in 1970, by brothers Seymour and Northrup Knox.

When did the Buffalo Sabres play their first game?

They played their first game on Oct. 10, 1970, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Buffalo Sabres?

Lindy Ruff is the current head coach of the Sabres.