The New York Jets now hold the longest active playoff drought among major North American professional sports teams after the Buffalo Sabres clinched their first NHL playoff berth since 2011.

The Sabres secured their playoff spot when the Detroit Red Wings lost on Saturday, ending Buffalo's 14-season drought that had been the longest in NHL history. The Sabres had not reached the playoffs since the 2010-11 season.

With Buffalo's return to postseason play, the Jets' 15-year playoff absence now stands alone as the longest current drought across the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. The Jets last made the playoffs in the 2010 season, when they reached the AFC Championship Game.

The Sabres' playoff clinching represents a significant milestone for the franchise, which had endured the longest playoff drought in league history. Their return to postseason hockey marks the end of more than a decade of rebuilding and disappointment for Buffalo fans.

The Jets, meanwhile, continue their search for playoff success in what will be their 15th consecutive season without postseason play. The team's extended absence from the playoffs represents one of the longest droughts in modern NFL history.