Stars Clinch 50th Win, Sabres Face 13-Year Playoff Drought

Joe Pavelski's go-ahead goal marks a career milestone as Dallas edges closer to division title.

The Dallas Stars secured their 50th win of the season with a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, moving closer to clinching the Central Division title.
Buffalo Sabres' playoff drought extends to 13 years following the loss, tying them with the New York Jets for the longest active streak in North American professional sports.
Joe Pavelski scored the go-ahead goal for the Stars, marking his 1,067th career point, the fifth-most for U.S.-born players.
Rasmus Dahlin, Buffalo's alternate captain, emphasized the importance of learning from this season to ensure future success.
The Stars are one point behind the Rangers for the most in the NHL, with three games left in the season.