"Vegas Golden Knights' Playoff Hopes Dwindle as Sabres Deal Major Blow. In a shocking turn of events, the Buffalo Sabres have handed the Vegas Golden Knights a significant setback in their bid for a playoff spot. The Sabres' latest win over their Western Conference rivals has pushed the Golden Knights further down the standings, leaving them with a dwindling chance of making the postseason. With the regular season rapidly drawing to a close, the Golden Knights will be under immense pressure to stage a dramatic comeback in the final weeks of the campaign."