The Bittersweet Taste of Progress The Buffalo Sabres' season may have ended in defeat, but their legacy will endure long after the final puck drops.
In the aftermath of their Game 7 loss to Montreal, players and coaches struggled to come to terms with the disappointing outcome. Tage Thompson's words captured the sentiment: "It sucks.
" The pain of defeat is raw, especially when you've invested so much in a season. The Sabres' accomplishments far surpassed expectations. They ended a 14 season playoff drought and pushed the Canadiens to the brink.