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Tampa Bay Lightning clinch 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs berth

sportsApr 4, 20265

The Tampa Bay Lightning clinched a berth in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, improving to 47-22-6. The team leads the Atlantic Division, preserving its postseason streak and locking in strong positioning for the bracket. The same slate of results eliminated the Toronto Maple Leafs and sent the Buffalo Sabres back to the playoffs for the first time since 2010-11. This matters for first-round matchups and home-ice advantage as the NHL postseason picture comes into focus.

Key Highlights

Tampa Bay Lightning clinched a 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs berth, record 47-22-6.
Lightning lead the Atlantic Division, securing favorable playoff seeding and home ice.
Buffalo Sabres clinched their first playoff berth since 2010-11.
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thescore.comSabres clinch playoff berth to end NHL-record 14-year droughtnhl.comThe Bolts are Back: Lightning clinch berth to 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs | Tampa Bay Lightningoilerhockey.comSabres clinch playoff berth to end NHL-record 14-year drought - OilerHockey

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