Die By The Blade · Jan 14, 2019
Buffalo’s Playoff Aspirations Going Up in Smoke
Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY SportsAfter their 10-game winning streak concluded, the Buffalo Sabres seemed as sure of a thing as ever to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2010-11 season.
Following last night’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Sabres fell out of a playoff spot and continue their downward trend.
Buffalo finds itself playing dull and unlucky hockey, while other teams jockeying for position are hitting their mid-season stride.
The Montreal Canadiens are 6-4-0 in their last 10 games. The New York Islanders are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games. Both of these franchises currently occupy the two Wild Card spots in the Eastern Conference.