The Buffalo Sabers will look to extend their winning streak to six games when they host the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night at KeyBank Center.
Buffalo has been one of the NHL’s most popular teams since early December. Over their last 24 games, the Sabers are 20-3-1 and lead the league in wins and a team save percentage of .919.
They also rank at the top in goals scored and goals allowed, showing strength at both ends of the ice.
The Sabers have been strong at home and on the road during this stretch, posting one of the best points percentages in the league in both situations.
“We have some swag now, that’s what I would call it,” defenseman Michael Kesselring said, according to NHL.
“I think everyone enjoys coming to the locker room, and we’re having so much fun together right now.”
Goaltender Alex Lyon, drawing on his recent experience in Detroit, warned that momentum can quickly fade during a playoff push.
“We’re not just going for the play-offs, we’re going for the Cup, and that’s our goal: to get better every day,” Alex Tuch said after his hat-trick against Los Angeles on Thursday.
“We’re not here just to squeak in; we’re here to try to keep winning.”
