The Buffalo Sabres have clinched a Stanley Cup playoff spot, ending a postseason drought that is reported to be either the second-longest or the longest across the NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLB. The team's playoff berth is their first since 2011. The exact length of the drought is unclear, with some outlets reporting it as the longest in NHL history and others specifying a duration of 14 years or describing it as the second-longest across multiple sports leagues.