Sabres follow fast start with 'flat' second period, drop to sixth in AtlanticSource: Buffalo News ‘The blossoming hope of a new season has wilted into an ugly, familiar reality for the Buffalo Sabres.’ Related posts: Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage Ruff’s Refuge Sabres can’t overcome ‘flat’ stretch of play, lose sixth game in a row Sabres start fast against Predators, lose sixth straight Mike Harrington: There’s only so much heartbreak a team can endure