Buffalo Sabres clinch Atlantic Division as Thompson hits 40 goals

sportsApr 14, 2026765

The Buffalo Sabres beat the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday to clinch the Atlantic Division and secure home-ice advantage in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Tage Thompson scored his 40th goal of the regular season in the clinching win. This marks Buffalo's first division championship since 2010.

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Buffalo beat the Chicago Blackhawks to clinch the Atlantic Division title.

Tage Thompson scored his 40th goal of the regular season.

Sabres won their first division championship since 2010 and secured home ice.

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