‘Winning for the fifth time in six games, Buffalo (40-32-7) moved within four points of the last wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Trying to hold off the longest postseason drought in NHL history from extending to a 12th season, the Sabres avoided elimination Monday with losses by the New York Islanders (91 points) and Florida Panthers (92 points). The Pittsburgh Penguins (90 points) play at Chicago on Tuesday night, while the Sabres continue their back-to-back road trip against Lindy Ruff and the New Jersey Devils.’