#OTD in 1980 the Buffalo Sabres drop their Semi-Finals playoff series to the NYI 4 games to 2 with a game 6 5-2 loss. The game is noted for Lindy Ruff tackling Islander goalie Billy Smith after Smith butt-ended Ruff in the eye. pic.twitter.com/nFZPvgTMwi

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