The team made it to the playoffs for the first time, but lost in the first round to Montreal, four games to two.
The Sabres added future Hall of Fame defenseman Tim Horton in the intra-league draft.
The team would ultimately lose to the eventual Stanley Cup Champion Montreal Canadiens in 6 games.
[4] Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Gilbert Perreault
They would go on to win the Calder Cup in the playoffs losing only 3 games in the 3 round best-of-7 event.