2006-07 Presidents' Trophy

Lore & Background

The Sabres defeated the New York Rangers in the first round and the New York Islanders in the second round of the playoffs. In the Eastern Conference finals, however, the Sabres' season came to an end when they were defeated by the Ottawa Senators in five games.

In Their Own Story

The arena hummed with anticipation as the final regular-season games approached. Players laced up their skates, knowing every point mattered for the division crown. The ice reflected the bright lights above, casting long shadows across the blue paint. A puck drop signaled the start of another battle, the sound of sticks hitting the boards echoing through the stands. In that moment, the weight of the season rested on every shift.

Reader's Guide

The Sabres won the Northeast Division and finished first in the Eastern Conference. They lost to the Ottawa Senators in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Did You Know?

• The Sabres set a franchise record by winning their first ten games of the season.
• The Sabres set an NHL record by winning their first ten road games of the season.
• The Sabres were the first team since the 1995–96 Pittsburgh Penguins to have five 20-goal scorers before February.
• The Sabres led the NHL in goals scored and became the first team to score at least 200 even-strength goals during the regular season since the New Jersey Devils in 2000–01.