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Sabres Facing An Increasingly Difficult Road Within Their Own Division

Buffalo currently tied for last place in the Atlantic division with a 7-5-3 record…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:17 PM
Sabres Facing An Increasingly Difficult Road Within Their Own Division
Key Things to Know
  • Michael Augello argues the Buffalo Sabres face a difficult challenge after dropping to last place in the Atlantic Division.
  • Despite a 7-5-3 record and 16th overall NHL ranking, Buffalo is tied with Detroit at the division bottom.
  • Every team in the competitive Atlantic Division currently holds a winning percentage above .500.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Michael Augello argues that the Buffalo Sabres face a difficult road in the Atlantic Division despite posting a respectable 7-5-3 record. A recent 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators left Buffalo tied with the Detroit Red Wings at the bottom of a highly competitive division where every team holds a winning percentage above .500.

Augello highlights that while division rivals have dealt with major injuries, the relatively healthy Sabres have struggled with defensive consistency, spotty goaltending from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, and an offense missing Alex Tuch, making their slow start a legitimate concern.

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