![]() In their final 22 games, they were 9–11–2, ultimately finishing with a 15–34–7 record for 37 points. In the first 34 games, they were 6–23–5 for 17 points. In the Sabres' 18-game losing streak, they were 0–15–3 (two overtime losses and one shootout loss). On April 17, the Sabres were eliminated from playoff contention after a 3–2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, extending their playoff drought to ten seasons, tying an NHL record. In that game, the Sabres blew a 3–0 lead and lost 4–3 in overtime. With an 18th consecutive loss on March 29, 2021, the Sabres equalled the NHL record for the longest losing streak in a season, tied with the 2003–04 Pittsburgh Penguins. As a result of this realignment the Sabres played this season in the East Division and only played games against the other teams in their new division during the regular season. On December 20, 2020, the league temporarily realigned into four divisions with no conferences due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing closure of the Canada–United States border. The 2020–21 Buffalo Sabres season was the 51st season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970. ![]()
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