Sabres Clinch Playoff BerthSource: WGR-AM 'A playoff spot is clinched when no more than 7 teams can pass the Sabres. Right now, 8 teams fit that description. (Carolina can catch up in points but loses on the first tiebreaker, which is "wins.")' Related posts: Sabres clinch post-season berth, technically 'Playoffs' begin for Sabres B's on verge of playoff berth Sabres battle the odds in bid for playoff berth Miller makes 43 stops as Sabres deny Canadiens a playoff berth with 4-2 win