Tied in the standings with 74 points, the Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings got together to end their respective seasons. At stake was a slightly better chance in Tuesday’s lottery, and the potential for a back-to-back win for Buffalo - the first time in 2019.
A touch of pride wafted through the arena as the Sabres traveled to Detroit following a definitive 5-2 win over the league-worst Ottawa Senators in front of a relieved home crowd. Could the Sabres give the fans something to hang their hat on for the summer?