NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 17: Sam Reinhart #23 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his goal at 19:04 of the second period against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on February 17, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Over the last two seasons, the Sabres have gotten off to a hot start each year. If Buffalo can continue their fast starts at the beginning of the season, they could put themselves in a good spot early on with the shortened schedule.
The Buffalo Sabres have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last two seasons.