Dec 31 Buffalo Sabres vs. Dallas Stars
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Sabres play Blue Jackets on 10-game win streak
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Buffalo's 10-game winning streak matches a franchise record the team has hit three other times, most recently in 2018.
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Sabres Forward Reaching New Level
Everything is going right for the Buffalo Sabres. After dismissing their general manager and promoting Jarmo Kekäläinen to the position, the Sabres went from bo
The Buffalo Sabres, trying to end a 14-year playoff drought, have won eight in a row. They recently changed general managers.
Tage Thompson scored twice within 2 1/2 minutes midway through the third period and had an assist as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 on Wednesday night to extend their winning streak to 10 games.
So, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is expected to start in net against the Stars. Luukkonen has earned two of the wins during the streak, stopping 47 of 49 shots against New Jersey and Boston for a .959 save percentage. He's also got a .914 save percentage in four career games versus Dallas.
The Buffalo Sabres' surprising nine-game win streak has been achieved by a revitalized defense, timely offense and veteran player performances.
The Sabres visit the Blues Monday night at Enterprise Center, riding an eight-game win streak to open a three-game road trip.