Sabres beat the Rangers 5-2 to win for the 12th time in 13 games

Key Highlights

• 23 to Dec.
• 19, 2005.
• Buffalo moved into the second Eastern Conference wild-card slot by winning its 43rd game, making this the latest point in a season the team has been in a playoff spot since Feb.
• 24, 2023, through 57 games played. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile the organization with the NHL's longest playoff drought is still a long way from making it for the first time since 2011, there were a few positive signs about the ability to keep this run going.
• Bowen Byram made everything happen to set up Alex Tuch’s goal, and Jason Zucker scored off his back on a power play in his second game back in the lineup following a lengthy absence. Most notably, the Sabres held on when the ice was tilted in their direction clinging to a one-goal lead in the third period.