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Dahlin, Thompson pumped to be in playoffs with Sabres after 'dark days' | NHL.com
- Dahlin and Thompson propelled Buffalo to its first playoff berth since 2011, ending a 14-season drought.
- The turnaround started in December as leadership from Dahlin and Thompson helped steer the team forward.
- Buffalo posted a 10-game winning streak, matching the Sabres' longest in franchise history.
- The team finished the regular season 39-9-5 down the stretch, leading the NHL in points percentage.
- Dahlin stated the group’s talent and work ethic gave them hope for turning the program around.
- Thompson emphasized the team’s easy-to-lead group, driven by hunger to win.
- The Sabres earned home-ice advantage and secured the Atlantic Division’s top seed.
- The Sabres’ playoff push energized fans, with 18 consecutive sellouts at KeyBank Center.
- Buffalo will host the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference First Round.
- Dahlin and Thompson are the Sabres’ longest-tenured players, each in their eighth season.
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