What Is The Buffalo Sabres' Magic Number?

The Buffalo Sabres ended their 3-game losing streak in a thrilling shootout win over Seattle on Saturday, so how close are they now to securing a playoff spot for the first time in 14 seasons?

What Is The Buffalo Sabres Magic Number?

The Buffalo Sabres are currently in a three-way tie for 1st place in the Eastern Conference. After a weekend full of games, Tampa Bay, Carolina, and Buffalo all have 98 points as of this morning. (March 30th 2026)

The Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning are also tied for 1st place in the Atlantic Division, even though the Sabres have played one more game than Tampa Bay.

So what is the magic number for the Sabres to secure a playoff spot this season?

At the time of this writing, that number is 7. The Sabres need 7 points or at least 106 points in the regular season to make the playoffs this year.

Buffalo Sabres Captain Hit Career Milestone

Not only did Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin help the Sabres win on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken, but he also set a career milestone, scoring his 100th career goal.

Photo Credit: Dave Fields/TSM2026

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