*Buffalo Sabres Team Report*
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Last result: 6-3 loss at Montreal, April 3 
Streak: Lost 2

Buffalo finished the regular-season with a 37-34-7-4 record.  It
is the first time in team history the Sabres will miss the
playoffs despite having a winning record.  With Buffalo already
eliminated, they took out their frustrations in the third period
on the Canadiens, who failed to beat the New York Islanders on
Wednesday. ... C Daniel Briere finished with a career-high 65
points.  ... Despite missing the playoffs for the third straight
season, Buffalo finished 7-3-1-3 in its last 14 games.  ... G
Mika Noronen made his first start since March 18 and was winless
in his last five decisions (0-4-1).

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