‘Losing by seven goals for the first time since a Jan. 15, 2015 game against Minnesota during the organization’s strategic tank for the top draft pick, Buffalo is still only six points out of a playoff spot. But the Sabres (33-30-6) have tallied only six points over the past 11 games (2-7-2), getting outscored by 24 goals. Outclassed twice in 18 days by the opponent they would potentially face in the first round, along with a 10-4 beatdown from the Stars last week, the Sabres have lost three games by six goals or more in the same month for the first time in franchise history.’