PASabreFan Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 January 11, 1973 The New York Rangers become the first team during the 1972-73 season to win on Memorial Auditorium ice when they defeat the Sabres 4-2 to snap Buffalo's unbeaten streak at home at 21 (18-0-3), a record which survives to this day. As the Sabres skate off the ice at the end of the game, the sellout crowd serenades them with a chant of "Thank You Sabres! Thank You Sabres!" It wouldn't be the last time the team would hear those appreciative words. The Sabres would be thanked again after they were eliminated at the Aud by the mighty Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the playoffs, but not after putting a serious scare into the Habs. It was the first time the Sabres qualified for the playoffs in the short history of the franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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