Sports1970–present
Buffalo Sabres
Western New York franchise defined by tragedy — the No Goal controversy against Dallas in 1999 is the most disputed officiating call in Stanley Cup Finals history.
Origin
Buffalo, New York
BS
The Athletic Record
Rank History
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#2NHL / Atlantic Division — Detroit, Michigan · 1926–present
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Florida Panthers
#3NHL / Atlantic Division — Sunrise, Florida · 1993–present
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