8TH | NYI | GP-76 | Wins-35 | Loss-27 | Tie- 10 | OTL-4 | Points - 84 | Last Ten - 5-4-0-1 (11 Pts)
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9TH | BUF | GP-75 | Wins-33 | Loss-32 | Tie- 6 | OTL-4 | Points - 76 | Last Ten - 5-2-0-3 ( 13 Pts)
10TH | ATL | GP-76| Wins-30 | Loss-34 | Tie-8 | OTL-4 | Points - 71 | Last Ten - 4-2-2-2 (12 Pts)
Florida Has Been Eliminated from Contention.
Another Note.
The Sabres' final stretch includes two games against Pittsburgh (20-45-7-4) and one against Columbus (21-42-8-4). The combined record of Buffalo's final seven opponents three of whom are playoff contenders is 207-243-52-29. ... In comparison, the combined records of the Islanders' final seven opponents four of whom are playoff contenders is 228-187-82-29.