Buffalo Sabres Could Clinch First Playoff Series Win In 20 Years

The Buffalo Sabres ended their 14-season playoff drought this year, and now they have a chance to do something they haven't done in 20 years. The Buffalo Sabres could win a playoff series tonight at KeyBank Center.

Buffalo Sabres Could Clinch NHL Playoff Series Tonight

The Buffalo Sabres have a 3-1 lead in their Best of Seven series against the Boston Bruins and have a chance to win the series tonight at home at KeyBank Center.

If the Sabres win, it would be their first NHL playoff series win since they ousted the New York Rangers 4 games to 2 games in the 2006-07 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The Sabres would lose to Ottawa in the final that season and have not won an NHL playoff series since.

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Puck drop for tonight's Game 5 between the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins is set for 7:30 pm.

Party In The Plaza  And Canalside Viewing Party Returns Tonight

Since the Buffalo Sabres are back home tonight, so is the party outside Canalside. The Party in the Plaza kicks off at  4:30 pm tonight, while the viewing party at Canalside starts at 5:30 pm.

If you plan on heading out to one of the parties, you might want to bring some rain gear. We will have gusty winds today, and rain is expected later this afternoon.