{'byline': 'by Kyle Powell', 'hosts': '', 'byline_sources': 'WGR Sports Radio 550', 'audience_id': '', 'original_station': [{'station': 'wgr550', 'path': 'wgr550/sports/sabres/sabres-playoff-hopes-officially-end-with-loss-to-dallas'}], 'syndicated_items': [{'station': 'thefanrochester', 'path': '/thefanrochester/sports/buffalo-sabres/sabres-playoff-hopes-officially-end-with-loss-to-dallas'}, {'station': 'wcmf', 'path': '/wcmf/sports/buffalo-sabres/sabres-playoff-hopes-officially-end-with-loss-to-dallas'}], 'original_item': {'_index': 'published-content_v44', '_type': '_doc', '_score': None, '_source': {'date': '2024-04-10T03:00:00.000+00:00', 'lead': [{'data': {'text': 'Daily Motion Video', 'video': {'id': 'k4nYmnazb1wDcEAkEnw', 'name': "Sabres head coach Don Granato on WGR discussing the acquisition of defenseman Bowen Byram from the Avalanche, and where he fits in Buffalo's defensive group going forward", 'imageUrl': 'https://s2.dmcdn.net/v/V__lo1c25BRJt_TyK', 'updated_at': 1711387347, 'delivery_type': 'vod'}, 'duration': 'P0D', 'newVideo': None, 'showTitle': False, 'bcUpdatedAt': '2024-04-11T15:58:30.420Z', 'clickToPlay': False, 'searchVideo': {'id': 'k4nYmnazb1wDcEAkEnw', 'name': "Sabres head coach Don Granato on WGR discussing the acquisition of defenseman Bowen Byram from the Avalanche, and where he fits in Buffalo's defensive group going forward", 'imageUrl': 'https://s2.dmcdn.net/v/V__lo1c25BRJt_TyK', 'updated_at': 1711387347, 'delivery_type': 'vod'}, 'seoEmbedUrl': 'https://players.dailymotion.net/undefined/undefined_default/index.html?videoId=k4nYmnazb1wDcEAkEnw', 'updateVideo': {'id': 'k4nYmnazb1wDcEAkEnw', 'name': "Sabres head coach Don Granato on WGR discussing the acquisition of defenseman Bowen Byram from the Avalanche, and where he fits in Buffalo's defensive group going forward", 'imageUrl': 'https://s2.dmcdn.net/v/V__lo1c25BRJt_TyK', 'updated_at': 1711387347, 'delivery_type': 'vod'}, 'seoContentUrl': 'https://www.audacy.com/_pages/clut1z8hu000j01tqs526kygq@published', 'autoplayUnmuted': False, 'durationSeconds': None, 'playerLibrarySrc': 'https://geo.dailymotion.com/libs/player/xrhbo.js', 'componentVariation': 'dailymotion'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/dailymotion/instances/clut8av65000j357irqmnsf2d@published'}], 'slug': 'sabres-playoff-hopes-officially-end-with-loss-to-dallas', 'tags': ['Buffalo Sabres', 'Dallas Stars', 'NHL', 'Hockey', 'WGR', 'All Local', 'BREAKING NEWS', 'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen', 'Alex Tuch', 'Rasmus Dahlin', 'Henri Jokiharju'], 'feeds': {'msn': True, 'rss': True, 'postup': True, 'facebook': True, 'newsfeed': True, 'sitemaps': True, 'frequency': True, 'smartNews': True, 'apple-news': False, 'smart-news': True, 'most-popular': True, 'reversechron': True, 'google-news-feed': True}, 'hosts': [], 'adTags': {'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/ad-tags/instances/clut1z8l3000t01tq301e4sc3@published'}, 'byline': [{'names': [{'name': 'Kyle Powell', 'text': 'Kyle Powell', 'slug': 'kyle-powell'}], 'sources': [{'text': 'WGR Sports Radio 550'}], 'hosts': [], 'prefix': 'by'}], 'teaser': 'Sabres’ playoff hopes officially end with loss to Dallas', 'authors': ['Kyle Powell'], 'content': [{'data': {'text': '<strong>Dallas, Texas (WGR 550) - </strong>The Buffalo Sabres needed, at least, a point on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars to keep its slim playoff hopes alive in the Eastern Conference Wild Card chase.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clut1z8l3000x01tqbh6i2gz2@published'}, {'data': {'text': "However, the Sabres were unable to get the job done in Dallas, as they were on the wrong end of a 3-2 regulation final at American Airlines Center. The loss officially secured Buffalo's 13th-straight season of hockey without a playoff berth.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clut8hztx001i357iwf0byox6@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1777891465676374083', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The final. <a href="https://t.co/x1d3BUCeqm">pic.twitter.com/x1d3BUCeqm</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1777891465676374083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2024</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/clut8jm11001m357ivg7tzelf@published'}, {'data': {'text': "The Sabres broke the ice first just over four minutes into the contest. A blast by Henri Jokiharju was tipped in front of goalie Jake Oettinger by Alex Tuch for the forward's 21st goal of the 2023-24 season.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clut2jqwy005w3e6i4n2wnh61@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1777853396860465361', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alex Tuch tips Joki's shot for the lead! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGoBuffalo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsGoBuffalo</a> <a href="https://t.co/nXOtMWvOeg">pic.twitter.com/nXOtMWvOeg</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1777853396860465361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2024</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/clut2lhpk00633e6i001lmkf2@published'}, {'data': {'text': "Buffalo's lead only lasted two minutes, though, as Dallas superstar Jason Robertson came up with a nifty tip at the left of Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to even the score at 1-1.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clut2lplp006a3e6i34vu19wi@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Later on, it appeared Stars forward Mason Marchment gave Dallas its first lead of the night, but the goal was taken away after a review determined it was scored thanks to a high-stick.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clut2v348000b3e6ih79tv2t9@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Rasmus Dahlin took the lead back for the Sabres later in the opening frame. His tally at the midway point of the period leaked through Oettinger and helped Dahlin reach a milestone not seen by a Sabres defenseman in over 30 years.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clut2wgqv000i3e6ifs9zpfkn@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1777857797603905932', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rasmus Dahlin is the first Sabres defenseman to have a 20-goal season since 1989-90. 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGoBuffalo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsGoBuffalo</a> <a href="https://t.co/GBmkYdbkSL">pic.twitter.com/GBmkYdbkSL</a></p>— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1777857797603905932?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2024</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/clut8mkn8001r357ijk2ehobu@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/SabresPR/status/1777857255473283072', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">With his goal, Rasmus Dahlin has joined Phil Housley as the only defensemen in Sabres history to record 20 or more goals in a single season. Dahlin's 20 goals this season are the most by a Sabres defenseman in a single season since Housley recorded 21 goals in 80 games in…</p>— Sabres PR (@SabresPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/SabresPR/status/1777857255473283072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2024</a></blockquote>\n\n', 'showMedia': True, 'showThread': True, 'componentVariation': 'tweet'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/clut2ygz2000p3e6i7oj0smxy@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Dallas owned the only two goals of the middle stanza, and thus took its first lead of the night in the process.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clut5ia6u00223e6ivfa08h10@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'First, it was forward Wyatt Johnston tying the game at 2-2 with a backhander past Luukkonen off a rebound in the slot.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clut8o4rn0020357il9k75te5@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'A little more than three minutes later, veteran Joe Pavelski tipped home his 27th goal of the season to help the Stars take a 3-2 edge into the third period of play.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clut8p1170024357i0oeg4gx3@published'}, {'data': {'text': "Pavelski's goal stood as the eventual game-winner, as neither side scored in the final 20 minutes.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clut7tt2i00323e6ikmtzq6gv@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Buffalo thought it had tied the score at one point, but another challenge prevented a goal. 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