Buffalo Sabres have returned to the playoffs after a 14-season drought, rallying to a 4-3 victory over Boston in Game 1. Tage Thompson, who led the team with 40 goals, scored twice in the final seven minutes of regulation to secure the win. The victory was part of a four-goal surge that helped the team secure its first Atlantic Division title. The Sabres had been criticized for their lack of playoff experience and were the eighth team to rally from a two- or more goal deficit to win in regulation in their first game back. Game 2 is set to take place at Buffalo on Tuesday night.