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Buffalo Sabres' Playoff Bid Ends with Shootout Loss to Dallas; Local Teams Recap. The Buffalo Sabres were eliminated from playoff contention after a 4-3 shootout defeat to the Dallas Stars, marking the end of their season. Elsewhere, the Rochester Red Wings secured a 6-3 win over the Buffalo Bisons. The New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2, with Kartye scoring twice, and the Yankees narrowly defeated the Angels 5-4 following a late game error. These results highlight a varied night across local and regional sports teams. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Apr 16) Finger Lakes Rochester, NY Buffalo, NY

Gov. Hochul and Husband Report $1.86 Million in Annual Income and High Tax Payments. Governor Kathy Hochul and her husband reported earning over $1.86 million last year, reflecting significant growth compared to previous years. Most of their income came from William Hochul's law firm salary, with Governor Hochul earning $250,000. The couple paid approximately $775,000 in combined taxes and donated over $78,000 to charitable causes. Though they list Buffalo as their residence, they spent the entire year in New York City. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 16) Finger Lakes Buffalo, NY

Sabres Conclude Regular Season With Shootout Loss to Stars. The Buffalo Sabres wrapped up their regular season with a 4-3 shootout defeat against the Dallas Stars at KeyBank Center. Despite resting several key players after securing the Atlantic Division title, Buffalo battled through a competitive game that saw multiple lead changes. Highlights included Zach Benson's first career short-handed goal and Josh Norris extending his point streak. The Sabres now shift their focus to the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs after finishing with 109 points. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 15) Finger Lakes Buffalo, NY

Buffalo Sabres to Host Boston Bruins in Stanley Cup Playoff Opener. The Buffalo Sabres will play the Boston Bruins in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with Game 1 scheduled for the upcoming weekend. Buffalo, as champions of the Atlantic Division, will have home-ice advantage for the beginning of the series. The teams were closely matched during the regular season, with Boston narrowly outscoring Buffalo in their matchups. The Sabres and Bruins are gearing up for a competitive series, marking their ninth postseason meeting. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 14) Finger Lakes Buffalo, NY

Sabres Secure Atlantic Division, Cornell Lacrosse and Yankees Earn Key Wins. The Buffalo Sabres clinched the Atlantic Division title with a decisive 5-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, highlighted by a strong showing from Tage Thompson. Cornell University's lacrosse team achieved an 8-3 record following a 17-9 win against High Point. The New York Rangers were narrowly defeated by Florida, while the Yankees edged the Angels 11-10. These results marked key moments for local teams. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Apr 14) Finger Lakes Buffalo, NY

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