Sabres end 13-game losing streak with 7-1 win over Islanders, look forward to continued success
The Buffalo Sabres can carry the good cheer of ending the longest losing streak in the NHL this season into their holiday break
By ALLAN KREDA
Published - Dec 24, 2024, 12:03 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 24, 2024, 12:03 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres can carry the good cheer of ending the longest losing streak in the NHL this season into their holiday break.
Buffalo routed the New York Islanders 7-1 on Monday night, scoring twice in the first, three times in the second and twice more in the third to snap a 13-game (0-10-3) month of futility.
After the win, there was palpable relief heading into the break as the Sabres are off until Saturday, when they host the Chicago Blackhawks.
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin had four assists, the most by a defenseman this season. He stressed that achieving victory is satisfying for the moment, but only a step in a long process ahead.
