Another couple of steps forward, and then steps behind again. Needing to go on a solid winning streak to drag themselves back into any sort of contention, the Buffalo Sabres picked up a couple of wins and then not for the first time this season, let slip a comfortable early lead at home to get snowed under.
Buffalo get a slate of just two games this week ahead of a busy West Coast road trip after that.
WED Jan. 15: Buffalo Sabres (16-22-5) vs Carolina Hurricanes (26-15-3) – 6:00 pm ET
FRI Jan. 17: Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins (18-19-8) – 7:00 pm ET
The Amerks winning streak came to an end, but they are still flying high in the North Division.
FRI Jan. 17: Rochester Americans (22-10-3-0) vs Lehigh Valley Phantoms (17-14-5-1) – 7:05 pm ET
SAT Jan. 18: Rochester Americans at Lehigh Valley Phantoms – 7:05 pm ET
SUN Jan. 19: Rochester Americans at Hershey Bears (23-11-3-0) – 5:00 pm ET