Washington Storms Out of the Gate Before Buffalo Hangs On for Historic Playoff Clinch · Apr. 4, 2026

Name: Washington Storms Out of the Gate Before Buffalo Hangs On for Historic Playoff Clinch · Apr. 4, 2026
Uploaded: 2026-04-05T15:34:44.000000Z
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Description: Washington set the tone immediately, scoring three in quick succession in the first period before Buffalo clawed back to 3-2 before the intermission. The Capitals added three more across the remaining periods to seal the result. Despite the loss, the night was historic for Buffalo — the Sabres clinched their first playoff berth since 2009-10, ending the NHL's longest active postseason drought.

Washington set the tone immediately, scoring three in quick succession in the first period before Buffalo clawed back to 3-2 before the intermission. The Capitals added three more across the remaining periods to seal the result. Despite the loss, the night was historic for Buffalo — the Sabres clinched their first playoff berth since 2009-10, ending the NHL's longest active postseason drought.

Apr 5, 2026

Source: NHL