The Sabres have not made the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2011, the longest drought in the NHL. Amid a massive youth movement, there was a lot of optimism that this would be the year but they've gotten off to a slow start.

In the NHL, the top three from each division qualify for the Playoffs, in addition to the next two best teams in thr entire conference (Buffalo is in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.

You can access up to the minute standings here:

https://www.nhl.com/standings/2023-12-13/wildcard

This market will resolve no later than April 19, 2024 but will resolve earlier if the Sabres either clinch a playoff spot or are eliminated.