Sabres’ Fast Start Still Leaves Them Hanging By A Thread

Buffalo gets out early and still ends up staring down the barrel, which is a tough way to spend spring. The first burst showed life, but playoff hockey has a way of turning one good stretch into a memory if you cannot finish the job. The pressure only climbs from here, because every mistake now comes with a receipt. The Sabres know exactly how quickly a promising night can turn into the last one that matters.