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Sabres’ Hole-Digging Has To Stop If They Intend On Being A Playoff Team

The Buffalo Sabres have dug themselves holes in most of their games this season, and on Wednesday, that came back to bite them in a loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. How can Buffalo end this penchant for going down by…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:51 PM
Sabres’ Hole-Digging Has To Stop If They Intend On Being A Playoff Team
Key Things to Know
  • Adam Proteau argues Buffalo must stop falling behind early if they hope to become a playoff team.
  • The Sabres lost 3-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, marking their fifth defeat in seven games.
  • Buffalo has trailed by two or more goals in eight of their first nine games this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Buffalo Sabres suffered a 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, marking their fifth defeat in seven games. The loss highlighted a recurring trend of the Sabres falling behind early, having trailed by two or more goals in eight of their first nine games this season.

The Hockey News writer Adam Proteau argues that Buffalo cannot rely on comebacks if they intend to make the playoffs. He notes goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has struggled amid trade speculation, suggesting head coach Lindy Ruff must generate early offense to prevent deficits.

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