Ruff's coaching record with the Sabres now stands at 600 wins, making him the second-winningest coach in the franchise's history, trailing only Al Arbour.

Interestingly, Ruff was unaware of reaching this milestone until a team official informed him post-game, but he felt rewarded by the team's effort in securing the win.

The Sabres achieved this victory thanks to a decisive goal from Tage Thompson just 1:23 into the third period, contributing to their comeback.

Buffalo's win came despite the Senators' Brady Tkachuk and David Perron scoring power-play goals, as Ottawa squandered two one-goal leads during the game.

In addition to Thompson, Jack Quinn and Jacob Bernard-Docker also scored for Buffalo, while goaltender James Reimer made 30 saves, marking his second consecutive win this season.

He highlighted a critical 0-10-3 skid during November and December as a turning point that derailed the team's playoff aspirations, feeling personally responsible for missed opportunities.

Ruff noted that penalties and losing faceoffs early hindered the Sabres, but they managed a strong third period to secure the victory.

Despite currently sitting last in the Eastern Conference, the Sabres have shown improvement, winning two consecutive games and boasting a 5-3 record in their last eight contests.

However, Ruff expressed disappointment over the team's overall performance this season, acknowledging they are likely to extend their NHL-record playoff drought to 14 seasons.

Ruff returned to coach the Sabres in April 2024 after a previous stint from 1997 to 2013, facing challenges in revitalizing the team.

His connection to Buffalo dates back to his playing days in the 1980s, where he was a prominent figure, including serving as captain for part of his tenure.

Overall, Ruff ranks third in NHL history for games coached with 1,844 and is fifth for career victories with 893.