‘The 1-0 loss against the Minnesota Wild in front of 17,362 fans at KeyBank Center snapped Buffalo’s three-game win streak. With victories in seven of the past 10, Buffalo (11-10-1) climbed into the playoff picture with 23 standings points, two behind Boston (11-10-3) for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Buffalo holds a slightly better points percentage, having played two fewer games.’