Buffalo hasn't made the playoffs since 2011... but
โข they were the largest U.S. market for the 2026 Olympic Gold Medal Game
โข In 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 Stanley Cup Finals they were the largest local viewership from a neutral market
โข In 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 they were the 3rd largest local viewership of any U.S. city for the complete postseason
โข Game 1 tickets this year were $464 USD on average, the most of any team in the NHL
โข they're projected as the largest U.S. market for the 2026 regular season
They're the most passionate American hockey city, hands down.
I will have a Team USA Jack Hughes jersey behind the seat at my desk for the rest of time. What an incredible description of how every USA hockey fan felt