Buffalo Sabres Playoff Series Results

Series	Opponent	Series Result
All Series	–	42%
2010-11 – First Round	Philadelphia Flyers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2009-10 – First Round	Boston Bruins	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2006-07 – Conf Finals	Ottawa Senators	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2006-07 – Conf Semi	New York Rangers	Won in 6 (4-2)
2006-07 – First Round	New York Islanders	Won in 5 (4-1)
2005-06 – Conf Finals	Carolina Hurricanes	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2005-06 – Conf Semi	Ottawa Senators	Won in 5 (4-1)
2005-06 – First Round	Philadelphia Flyers	Won in 6 (4-2)
2000-01 – Conf Semi	Pittsburgh Penguins	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2000-01 – First Round	Philadelphia Flyers	Won in 6 (4-2)
1999-00 – First Round	Philadelphia Flyers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1998-99 – Final	Dallas Stars	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1998-99 – Conf Finals	Toronto Maple Leafs	Won in 5 (4-1)
1998-99 – Conf Semi	Boston Bruins	Won in 6 (4-2)
1998-99 – First Round	Ottawa Senators	Won in 4 (4-0)
1997-98 – Conf Finals	Washington Capitals	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1997-98 – Conf Semi	Montreal Canadiens	Won in 4 (4-0)
1997-98 – First Round	Philadelphia Flyers	Won in 5 (4-1)
1996-97 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia Flyers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1996-97 – First Round	Ottawa Senators	Won in 7 (4-3)
1994-95 – First Round	Philadelphia Flyers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1993-94 – First Round	New Jersey Devils	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1992-93 – Conf Semi	Montreal Canadiens	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1992-93 – First Round	Boston Bruins	Won in 4 (4-0)
1991-92 – First Round	Boston Bruins	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1990-91 – First Round	Montreal Canadiens	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1989-90 – First Round	Montreal Canadiens	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1988-89 – First Round	Boston Bruins	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1987-88 – First Round	Boston Bruins	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1984-85 – First Round	Quebec Nordiques	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1983-84 – First Round	Quebec Nordiques	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1982-83 – Conf Semi	Boston Bruins	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1982-83 – First Round	Montreal Canadiens	Won in 3 (3-0)
1981-82 – First Round	Boston Bruins	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1980-81 – Conf Semi	Minnesota North Stars	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1980-81 – First Round	Vancouver Canucks	Won in 3 (3-0)
1979-80 – Conf Finals	New York Islanders	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1979-80 – Conf Semi	Chicago Black Hawks	Won in 4 (4-0)
1979-80 – First Round	Vancouver Canucks	Won in 4 (3-1)
1978-79 – First Round	Pittsburgh Penguins	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1977-78 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia Flyers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1977-78 – First Round	New York Rangers	Won in 3 (2-1)
1976-77 – Conf Semi	New York Islanders	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1976-77 – First Round	Minnesota North Stars	Won in 2 (2-0)
1975-76 – Conf Semi	New York Islanders	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1975-76 – First Round	St. Louis Blues	Won in 3 (2-1)
1974-75 – Final	Philadelphia Flyers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1974-75 – Conf Finals	Montreal Canadiens	Won in 6 (4-2)
1974-75 – Conf Semi	Chicago Black Hawks	Won in 5 (4-1)
1972-73 – Conf Semi	Montreal Canadiens	Lost in 6 (2-4)

Buffalo Sabres Playoff Series Results By Series Score

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	25-15 (62.5%)	15-25 (37.5%)	2011 – First Round
0-1	1-14 (6.7%)	1-14 (6.7%)	2007 – Conf Finals
0-2	6-8 (42.9%)	0-14 (0%)	2007 – Conf Finals
0-3	6-2 (75%)	0-8 (0%)	2007 – Conf Finals
1-0	11-14 (44%)	14-11 (56.0%)	2011 – First Round
1-1	7-8 (46.7%)	5-10 (33.3%)	2011 – First Round
1-2	8-6 (57.1%)	0-14 (0%)	2011 – First Round
1-3	5-7 (41.7%)	0-12 (0%)	2010 – First Round
2-0	5-6 (45.5%)	10-1 (90.9%)	2007 – Conf Semi
2-1	6-7 (46.2%)	10-3 (76.9%)	2007 – Conf Semi
2-2	5-10 (33.3%)	4-11 (26.7%)	2011 – First Round
2-3	5-10 (33.3%)	1-14 (6.7%)	2010 – First Round
3-0	4-1 (80%)	5-0 (100%)	2006 – Conf Semi
3-1	5-2 (71.4%)	7-0 (100%)	2007 – First Round
3-2	5-2 (71.4%)	5-2 (71.4%)	2011 – First Round
3-3	1-6 (14.3%)	1-6 (14.3%)	2011 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	3-3 (50%)	3-3 (50%)	1985 – First Round
0-1	0-3 (0%)	0-3 (0%)	1985 – First Round
0-2	2-1 (66.7%)	0-3 (0%)	1985 – First Round
1-0	3-0 (100%)	3-0 (100%)	1983 – First Round
1-2	1-1 (50%)	0-2 (0%)	1985 – First Round
2-0	2-1 (66.7%)	3-0 (100%)	1983 – First Round
2-1	1-0 (100%)	1-0 (100%)	1980 – First Round
2-2	0-1 (0%)	0-1 (0%)	1985 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	2-2 (50%)	3-1 (75%)	1979 – First Round
0-1	2-0 (100%)	1-1 (50%)	1979 – First Round
1-0	1-1 (50%)	2-0 (100%)	1978 – First Round
1-1	2-1 (66.7%)	2-1 (66.7%)	1979 – First Round

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What is the biggest playoff series comeback in Buffalo Sabres history?

The biggest playoff series comeback in in Buffalo Sabres history was in the 1997 First Round against the Ottawa Senators, when the Sabres trailed 2-3 and came back to win in 7 games.

How many times have the Buffalo Sabres played a 7 game series in the playoffs?

The Buffalo Sabres have played 40 7-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 15-25 (37.5%). Their most recent 7-game series was in the 2011 First Round, in which they lost to the 2010-11 Philadelphia Flyers in 7 games.

How many times have the Buffalo Sabres played a 5 game series in the playoffs?

The Buffalo Sabres have played 6 5-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 3-3 (50%). Their most recent 5-game series was in the 1985 First Round, in which they lost to the 1984-85 Quebec Nordiques in 5 games.

How many times have the Buffalo Sabres played a 3 game series in the playoffs?

The Buffalo Sabres have played 4 3-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 3-1 (75%). Their most recent 3-game series was in the 1979 First Round, in which they lost to the 1978-79 Pittsburgh Penguins in 3 games.

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