Sabres surging into playoff pictureSource: Niagara Gazette ‘“We’re battling hard to get back in the picture,” Ruff said. “When you can beat a team that’s basically the first-place team in the league, it’s a big plus.”’ Related posts: Leino lifts Sabres over Canucks 5-3 Surging Sabres suddenly back in playoff picture Sabres climb into playoff picture Staying alive: Sabres still in playoff hunt Ruff in tough spot as Sabres remain on outside of playoff picture