Claim: In the 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season, the Vancouver Canucks lost as a result of 24-39-15 in the Eastern Division; however, the Sabres only finished with 19 points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs in the same division.
Evidence: Led by Perreault's NHL rookie record of 38 goals, the Sabres would 24–39–15, ahead of the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit Red Wings in the Eastern Division. However, they finished 19 points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs in the division, and finished 19 points short of a playoff berth.