The Buffalo Sabres were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at KeyBank Center on Monday. Montreal won the best-of-7 series and advanced to the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Sabres accomplished so much more than anyone expected before the season. That doesn't mean Game 7 wasn't absolutely gutting.

Buffalo is treating its biggest playoff game in more than a decade like a road matchup as the Sabres search for answers ahead of a decisive Game 7 against Montreal.

Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon gave props to teammate Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who bailed out the team in Game 6 against the Canadiens.

The Sabres weren't able to complete a miracle journey to a Stanley Cup title, but the season was still a big step forward for a previously suffering franchise.

The Sabres shocked the NHL by moving up from the bottom of the Eastern Conference, where they resided in early December, and winning the Atlantic Division. By doing so, they quali

Game 7 between the Buffalo Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens had a controversial ending in regulation, as Beck Malenstyn saw his go-ahead goal waved off by officials

Bowen Byram and the Buffalo Sabres had an incredible run, despite its painful ending. Joe Hrycych / Red Light newsletter 🏒 | This is The Athletic’s hockey newsletter. Sign up here to receive Red Light directly in your inbox.

The Buffalo Sabres had a largely terrific year that ended with a Game 7 overtime loss at home. How will they improve on this breakout season and prove it's no fluke?