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Sabres relish in Ryan Whitney's prediction misfire as he visits Buffalo for playoffs
TL;DR
Ryan Whitney predicted the Sabres had a '0.000 percent' chance of making the playoffs, but they have qualified. His visit to Buffalo coincides with their playoff appearance, leading to some lighthearted banter.
Key points
- Ryan Whitney predicted Sabres had a '0.000 percent' chance for playoffs
- Sabres have qualified for the playoffs despite the prediction
- Whitney's visit to Buffalo coincides with their playoff appearance
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In mid-December, Ryan Whitney uttered the words that have made him a bit infamous in Buffalo.
The retired NHL player said that the Sabres had a "0.000 percent" chance to make the playoffs.
Four-plus months later, the Sabres are in the playoffs. So that didn't age particularly well.
On Tuesday night, the sides came together. Whitney attended Game 5 of the first round series against the Boston Bruins in Buffalo.
He even wore a hat that had 0.000% on it.
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And he certainly made sure to take part in all the festivities:
It wasn't a perfect Tuesday night for those in attendance in Buffalo. The Sabres got it to overtime against the Bruins, but David Pastrnak won it there to keep the series alive.
Q&A
What did Ryan Whitney predict about the Buffalo Sabres?
Ryan Whitney predicted that the Buffalo Sabres had a '0.000 percent' chance of making the playoffs.
How did the Buffalo Sabres perform after Whitney's prediction?
The Buffalo Sabres defied Whitney's prediction and successfully qualified for the playoffs.
Why is Ryan Whitney visiting Buffalo now?
Ryan Whitney is visiting Buffalo as the Sabres are in the playoffs, creating a humorous context for his earlier prediction.
