Sabres on Historic Win Streak

0:00Welcome to NHL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NHL fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. The Buffalo Sabers are on one of the best runs in National Hockey League history. Over their last 40 games, they've racked up 32 wins, six losses, and two ties. That ties for the fourth most wins in any 40 game stretch since the league started tracking it that way. Many of few legendary teams, like the 1929-30 Bruins and some Bruins and Red Wing squads from decades ago, did better. Before this hot street kicked off, the Sabers were struggling in last place in the Eastern Conference with an 11-win 14 loss. Four overtime loss record through 29 games. They looked headed for another tough season, but they flipped the script with steady play, going 11 wins and one loss in their last 12 games to climb the standings. Fans and analysts are buzzing about this turnaround after 14 straight years without playoffs. The Sabers now lead the Atlantic Division, and sit just three teams out of a postseason

1:02spot league-wide. It's put them firmly in the playoff hunt, with no signs of slowing down. Gold tender Alice Lion has been lights out, winning his sixth straight with a 5-nothing shutout against San Jose, allowing only 11 goals during the streak. Captain Rasmus Dolan anchors the defense, with 62 points and a plus 11 rating through 65 games, while Taj Thompson powers the offense with 35 goals. Coach Lindy Ruff, back with Buffalo, has built a rock solid team that's matching the greats. As they push toward the playoffs, this historic surge has everyone watching closely.