Atlantic Division Champs The Sabres officially clinched their first division title since 2010 with a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. Tage Thompson scored his 39th and 40th goals of the season in the victory.
Buffalo will own home-ice advantage for its Round 1 playoff series, which will be played against whichever team finishes in the top wild card position between Boston and Ottawa. |