The Buffalo Sabres have reached their bye week and All-Star break portion of the schedule. They sit four points out of a playoff spot entering play tonight. Only 55 days ago they were atop the NHL standings and nine points clear of a playoff position.
It’s time for the club and fans to reset over what will end up being an 11 day stretch with no games. They have an important stretch of games coming up that Anthony Sciandra laid out the importance of yesterday on this site.
The way this season has evolved over the last month and a half is wild.