OTTAWA – The Buffalo Sabres’ recent victories – Tuesday’s 5-2 win over the Senators was their second straight and fifth in their last six games – come with a caveat. They fell out of playoff contention long ago, meaning the contests, at least standings-wise, are meaningless.
The pressure has been off the Sabres for weeks. Playing looser surely helps them.
Still, these wins illustrate coach Lindy Ruff’s message is sinking in. While it took months, ... Read the full article