‘For a team with aspirations of punching a post-season ticket, games in October and November just took on an even greater significance. After hosting division rival Montreal on Thursday night, the Sabres will head west for a tough three-game road trip through western Canada. Every single point they can grab could pay off in a huge way come April. “I think the desperation level to have a good start just heightened a lot more,” Kane said.’
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Source: Sportsnet