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Sabres' fans 1:30 a.m. greeting for Buffalo's players proves what this all means
TL;DR
Buffalo's Sabres fans welcomed their team at 1:30 a.m. after a playoff victory. The Sabres advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in 15 years.
Key points
- Buffalo Sabres fans welcomed their team at 1:30 a.m.
- The Sabres won Game 6 in Boston.
- This marks the team's first playoff advancement in 15 years.
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Buffalo is enamored with its Sabres.
And who can blame the city right now?
Playing in the team's first playoffs in 15 years, the Sabres are moving on. They won Game 6 in Boston on Friday night to advance to the second round.
That meant many fans were back at home in Western New York, watching from afar, hoping for their beloved competitors to get the job done.
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Many of them stayed up to welcome the Sabres home, too.
Captain Rasmus Dahlin posted a video on his Instagram story with the time on it as 1:28 a.m. -- and look at all the fans there to greet the Sabres as they left the airport:
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This is a brilliant sports city no matter the competitiveness of its teams. Whether the Bills or Sabres are bad or good, the fans show up and support with all they've got.
Q&A
Why did Buffalo Sabres fans greet their team at 1:30 a.m.?
Fans greeted the Sabres at 1:30 a.m. to celebrate their advancement to the second round of the playoffs after a 15-year absence.
When was the last time the Buffalo Sabres made the playoffs before this year?
The Buffalo Sabres last made the playoffs 15 years ago, prior to this current season.
What was the outcome of the Sabres' Game 6 against Boston?
The Sabres won Game 6 against Boston, which allowed them to advance to the second round of the playoffs.
