List of Buffalo Sabres seasons
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This is a list of seasons completed by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Sabres have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1970.
Table key
[edit]Color/symbol | Explanation |
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† | Stanley Cup champions |
‡ | Conference champions |
↑ | Division champions |
# | Led league in points |
Term or abbreviation | Definition |
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Finish | Final position in division or league standings |
GP | Number of games played |
W | Number of wins |
L | Number of losses |
T | Number of ties |
OT | Number of losses in overtime (since the 1999–2000 season) |
Pts | Number of points |
GF | Goals for (goals scored by the Sabres) |
GA | Goals against (goals scored by the Sabres' opponents) |
— | Does not apply |
Year by year
[edit]Season | Sabres season | Conference | Division | Regular season[1] | Postseason[2] | |||||||||||||
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Finish | GP | W | L | T[3] | OT[4] | Pts | GF | GA | GP | W | L | GF | GA | Result | ||||
1970–71 | 1970–71 | — | East | 5th | 78 | 24 | 39 | 15 | — | 63 | 217 | 291 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1971–72 | 1971–72 | — | East | 6th | 78 | 16 | 43 | 19 | — | 51 | 203 | 289 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1972–73 | 1972–73 | — | East | 4th | 78 | 37 | 27 | 14 | — | 88 | 257 | 219 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 21 | Lost in quarterfinals, 2–4 (Canadiens) |
1973–74 | 1973–74 | — | East | 5th | 78 | 32 | 34 | 12 | — | 76 | 242 | 250 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1974–751 | 1974–75 | Wales‡ | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 49 | 16 | 15 | — | 113 | 354 | 240 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 53 | 58 | Won in quarterfinals, 4–1 (Black Hawks) Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Canadiens) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–4 (Flyers) |
1975–76 | 1975–76 | Wales | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 46 | 21 | 13 | — | 105 | 339 | 240 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 29 | Won in preliminary round, 2–1 (Blues) Lost in quarterfinals, 2–4 (Islanders) |
1976–77 | 1976–77 | Wales | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 48 | 24 | 8 | — | 104 | 301 | 220 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 19 | Won in preliminary round, 2–0 (North Stars) Lost in quarterfinals, 0–4 (Islanders) |
1977–78 | 1977–78 | Wales | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 44 | 19 | 17 | — | 105 | 288 | 215 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 22 | Won in preliminary round, 2–1 (Rangers) Lost in quarterfinals, 1–4 (Flyers) |
1978–79 | 1978–79 | Wales | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 36 | 28 | 16 | — | 88 | 280 | 263 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | Lost in preliminary round, 1–2 (Penguins) |
1979–801 | 1979–80 | Wales‡ | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 47 | 17 | 16 | — | 110 | 318 | 201 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 48 | 36 | Won in preliminary round, 3–1 (Canucks) Won in quarterfinals, 4–0 (Black Hawks) Lost in semifinals, 1–4 (Islanders) |
1980–81 | 1980–81 | Wales | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 39 | 20 | 21 | — | 99 | 327 | 250 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 30 | Won in preliminary round, 3–0 (Canucks) Lost in quarterfinals, 1–4 (North Stars) |
1981–82 | 1981–82 | Wales | Adams | 3rd | 80 | 39 | 26 | 15 | — | 93 | 307 | 273 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | Lost in division semifinals, 1–3 (Bruins) |
1982–83 | 1982–83 | Wales | Adams | 3rd | 80 | 38 | 29 | 13 | — | 89 | 318 | 285 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 31 | 35 | Won in division semifinals, 3–0 (Canadiens) Lost in division finals, 3–4 (Bruins) |
1983–84 | 1983–84 | Wales | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 48 | 25 | 7 | — | 103 | 315 | 257 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 13 | Lost in division semifinals, 0–3 (Nordiques) |
1984–85 | 1984–85 | Wales | Adams | 3rd | 80 | 38 | 28 | 14 | — | 90 | 290 | 237 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 22 | Lost in division semifinals, 2–3 (Nordiques) |
1985–86 | 1985–86 | Wales | Adams | 5th | 80 | 37 | 37 | 6 | — | 80 | 296 | 291 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1986–87 | 1986–87 | Wales | Adams | 5th | 80 | 28 | 44 | 8 | — | 64 | 280 | 308 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1987–88 | 1987–88 | Wales | Adams | 3rd | 80 | 37 | 32 | 11 | — | 85 | 283 | 305 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 28 | Lost in division semifinals, 2–4 (Bruins) |
1988–89 | 1988–89 | Wales | Adams | 3rd | 80 | 38 | 35 | 7 | — | 83 | 291 | 299 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 16 | Lost in division semifinals, 1–4 (Bruins) |
1989–90 | 1989–90 | Wales | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 45 | 27 | 8 | — | 98 | 286 | 248 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 17 | Lost in division semifinals, 2–4 (Canadiens) |
1990–91 | 1990–91 | Wales | Adams | 3rd | 80 | 31 | 30 | 19 | — | 81 | 292 | 278 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 29 | Lost in division semifinals, 2–4 (Canadiens) |
1991–92 | 1991–92 | Wales | Adams | 3rd | 80 | 31 | 37 | 12 | — | 74 | 289 | 299 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 19 | Lost in division semifinals, 3–4 (Bruins) |
1992–93 | 1992–93 | Wales | Adams | 4th | 84 | 38 | 36 | 10 | — | 86 | 335 | 297 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 28 | Won in division semifinals, 4–0 (Bruins) Lost in division finals, 0–4 (Canadiens) |
1993–94 | 1993–94 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 84 | 43 | 32 | 9 | — | 95 | 282 | 218 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 14 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 3–4 (Devils) |
1994–952 | 1994–95 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 48 | 22 | 19 | 7 | — | 51 | 130 | 119 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 18 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 1–4 (Flyers) |
1995–96 | 1995–96 | Eastern | Northeast | 5th | 82 | 33 | 42 | 7 | — | 73 | 247 | 262 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1996–97 | 1996–97 | Eastern | Northeast↑ | 1st | 82 | 40 | 30 | 12 | — | 92 | 237 | 208 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 34 | Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Senators) Lost in conference semifinals, 1–4 (Flyers) |
1997–98 | 1997–98 | Eastern | Northeast | 3rd | 82 | 36 | 29 | 17 | — | 89 | 211 | 187 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 46 | 32 | Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–1 (Flyers) Won in conference semifinals, 4–0 (Canadiens) Lost in conference finals, 2–4 (Capitals) |
1998–99 | 1998–99 | Eastern‡ | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 37 | 28 | 17 | — | 91 | 207 | 175 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 59 | 49 | Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–0 (Senators) Won in conference semifinals, 4–2 (Bruins) Won in conference finals, 4–1 (Maple Leafs) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–4 (Stars) |
1999–2000 | 1999–2000 | Eastern | Northeast | 3rd | 82 | 35 | 32 | 11 | 4 | 85 | 213 | 204 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 1–4 (Flyers) |
2000–01 | 2000–01 | Eastern | Northeast | 2nd | 82 | 46 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 98 | 218 | 184 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 38 | 30 | Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–2 (Flyers) Lost in conference semifinals, 3–4 (Penguins) |
2001–02 | 2001–02 | Eastern | Northeast | 5th | 82 | 35 | 35 | 11 | 1 | 82 | 213 | 200 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2002–03 | 2002–03 | Eastern | Northeast | 5th | 82 | 27 | 37 | 10 | 8 | 72 | 190 | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2003–04 | 2003–04 | Eastern | Northeast | 5th | 82 | 37 | 34 | 7 | 4 | 85 | 220 | 221 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2004–053 | 2004–05 | Season cancelled due to 2004–05 NHL lockout | ||||||||||||||||
2005–064 | 2005–06 | Eastern | Northeast | 2nd | 82 | 52 | 24 | — | 6 | 110 | 281 | 239 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 60 | 49 | Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–2 (Flyers) Won in conference semifinals, 4–1 (Senators) Lost in conference finals, 3–4 (Hurricanes) |
2006–07 | 2006–07 | Eastern | Northeast↑ | 1st | 82 | 53 | 22 | — | 7 | 113# | 308 | 242 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 44 | 39 | Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–1 (Islanders) Won in conference semifinals, 4–2 (Rangers) Lost in conference finals, 1–4 (Senators) |
2007–08 | 2007–08 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 39 | 31 | — | 12 | 90 | 255 | 242 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2008–09 | 2008–09 | Eastern | Northeast | 3rd | 82 | 41 | 32 | — | 9 | 91 | 250 | 234 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2009–10 | 2009–10 | Eastern | Northeast↑ | 1st | 82 | 45 | 27 | — | 10 | 100 | 235 | 207 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 16 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 2–4 (Bruins) |
2010–11 | 2010–11 | Eastern | Northeast | 3rd | 82 | 43 | 29 | — | 10 | 96 | 245 | 229 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 22 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 3–4 (Flyers) |
2011–12 | 2011–12 | Eastern | Northeast | 3rd | 82 | 39 | 32 | — | 11 | 89 | 218 | 230 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2012–135 | 2012–13 | Eastern | Northeast | 5th | 48 | 21 | 21 | — | 6 | 48 | 125 | 143 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2013–14 | 2013–14 | Eastern | Atlantic | 8th | 82 | 21 | 51 | — | 10 | 52 | 157 | 248 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2014–15 | 2014–15 | Eastern | Atlantic | 8th | 82 | 23 | 51 | — | 8 | 54 | 161 | 274 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2015–16 | 2015–16 | Eastern | Atlantic | 7th | 82 | 35 | 36 | — | 11 | 81 | 201 | 222 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2016–17 | 2016–17 | Eastern | Atlantic | 8th | 82 | 33 | 37 | — | 12 | 78 | 201 | 237 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2017–18 | 2017–18 | Eastern | Atlantic | 8th | 82 | 25 | 45 | — | 12 | 62 | 199 | 280 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2018–19 | 2018–19 | Eastern | Atlantic | 6th | 82 | 33 | 39 | — | 10 | 76 | 226 | 271 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2019–206 | 2019–20 | Eastern | Atlantic | 6th | 69 | 30 | 31 | — | 8 | 68 | 195 | 217 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2020–217 | 2020–21 | — | East | 8th | 56 | 15 | 34 | — | 7 | 37 | 138 | 199 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2021–22 | 2021–22 | Eastern | Atlantic | 5th | 82 | 32 | 39 | — | 11 | 75 | 232 | 290 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2022–23 | 2022–23 | Eastern | Atlantic | 5th | 82 | 42 | 33 | — | 7 | 91 | 296 | 300 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2023–24 | 2023–24 | Eastern | Atlantic | 6th | 82 | 39 | 37 | — | 6 | 84 | 246 | 244 | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
Totals[5] | 4,191 | 1,918 | 1,673 | 409 | 191 | 4,436 | 13,245 | 12,800 | 256 | 124 | 132 | 763 | 765 | 29 playoff appearances |
- 1 Between 1974–75 and 1980–81, Conference championships were awarded to the team that finished first overall in their respective conference in the regular season.
- 2 Season was shortened due to the 1994–95 NHL lockout.
- 3 Season was cancelled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.
- 4 As of the 2005–06 NHL season, all games tied after regulation will be decided in a shootout; SOL (Shootout losses) will be recorded as OTL in the standings.
- 5 The 2012–13 NHL season was shortened due to the 2012–13 NHL lockout.
- 6 The 2019–20 NHL season was suspended on March 12, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 7 The 2020–21 NHL season was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All-time records
[edit]Statistic | GP | W | L | T | OT |
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Regular season record (1970–present) | 4,191 | 1,918 | 1,673 | 409 | 191 |
Postseason record (1970–present) | 256 | 124 | 132 | — | — |
All-time regular and postseason record | 4,447 | 2,042 | 1,805 | 409 | 191 |
All-time series record: 21–29 |
References
[edit]- ^ Code explanation; GP—Games Played, W—Wins, L—Losses, OT—Overtime/Shootout losses, GF—Goals For, GA—Goals Against, Pts—Points
- ^ The result of the playoff series shows the Wild's result first regardless of the outcome, followed by the opposing team in parentheses.
- ^ Beginning in 2005, all games have a winner. Ties were eliminated
- ^ Beginning in 1999, overtime (and later shootout) losses are worth one point
- ^ Totals as of the completion of the 2022–23 season