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Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres, established in 1970, are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York, competing in the NHL’s Atlantic Division. Playing home games at KeyBank Center since 1996, the team has a storied history, having reached the Stanley Cup Finals twice, in 1975 and 1999, but has yet to secure a championship. Owned by Terry Pegula since 2011, the Sabres are notable for holding the longest active playoff drought in the NHL, spanning 13 seasons, making them the oldest active franchise without a Cup win. The team’s resilience continues to inspire a passionate fan base.

 

Personal Information

Established: The Buffalo Sabres were founded in 1970, during the NHL’s expansion to 14 teams.

Location: The team is based in Buffalo, New York, competing in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.

Home Arena: The Sabres have played their home games at KeyBank Center since 1996; they previously played at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium.

Ownership: The team is owned by Terry Pegula, who purchased the franchise in 2011 from Tom Golisano.

Stanley Cup Finals: The Sabres have reached the Stanley Cup Finals twice, in 1975 and 1999, but have not won a championship.

Longest Drought: The team currently holds the longest active playoff drought in the NHL, lasting 13 seasons, which is also an NHL record.

Team Colors: The Sabres’ colors are royal blue, gold, and white, reflecting their branding and logo design.

Mascot: The team’s mascot, “Sabretooth,” is a popular figure at games and community events, engaging fans and promoting team spirit.

Rivalries: The Sabres have intense rivalries with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins, contributing to the excitement of their matchups.

Fan Base: The Sabres enjoy a passionate and dedicated fan base, known for their loyalty and support through the team’s ups and downs.

 

Player Stats

Stat Buffalo Sabres League Average Notes
Age 25.2 28.4 Average player age
Games Played (GP) 8 7 Total games played
Wins (W) 3 3 Total wins
Losses (L) 4 3 Total losses
Overtime Losses (OL) 1 1 Overtime losses
Points (PTS) 7 7 Total points
Points Percentage (PTS%) .438 .556 Points percentage
Goals For (GF) 25 21 Total goals scored
Goals Against (GA) 28 21 Total goals against
Power Play Percentage (PP%) 0.00 21.10 Power play success rate
Penalty Kill Percentage (PK%) 76.00 78.90 Penalty kill success rate
Shooting Percentage (S%) 11.2 8.2 Shooting success rate
Save Percentage (SV%) .921 .918 Goalie save success rate