The Sabres made the playoffs. Now Wyatt Russell is going to jump into Lake Erie

The Sabres didn’t just make the playoffs, they won the division, and actor Wyatt Russell is about to fulfill a promise he made months ago.

BLASDELL, N.Y. — Actor Wyatt Russell talked about the Buffalo Sabres back in November, and now, he’s ready to make good on a bet by jumping in a lake.

The son of actor Kurt Russell said if the Sabres made the playoffs, he would chug a beer out of a Beer Sabre and jump in Lake Erie. Fast forward to April: Buffalo not only made the playoffs, but they won the Atlantic Division with 109 points.

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So now, Russell said he will deliver on his promise. There’s an event planned for noon Saturday at Woodlawn Beach State Park in Blasdell with the actor.

The Sabres themselves made that event official with a social media post, with Rob Ray rolling out the welcome mat.

“You said if the Sabres ended the drought and got in the playoffs, would would take a little dip in Lake Erie,” Ray said from the KeyBank Center ice. “Well, let me just let you know, the drought is over, the Sabres are heading to the playoffs this weekend, and it’s time for you to take a little dip in Lake Erie.”

“I’m letting you know, the ice just went out, so it will be nice and cold for you, so you better be ready.”

Russell, of course, said he’s looking forward to a brisk swim and drinking out a Beer Sabre.

“We’ve got T-shirts. We’ve got hats. We’ve got cold drinks. Let’s celebrate this the right way. Let’s jump into Lake Erie together,” Russell said in the video.

**Change of plans, Wyatt needs 24 hours to warm up before the game.

The lake jump is SATURDAY at 12PM at Woodlawn! https://t.co/LPHeoNRY7H

— y – Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) April 17, 2026