The Buffalo Sabres are on a roll, extending their winning streak to nine games with a 4-2 road victory over the St. Louis Blues. But here's where it gets controversial: While the Sabres' current streak is impressive, it's their longest since November 2018, when they had a 10-game run. So, are we witnessing a new era of Sabres dominance, or is it just a temporary blip?
Zach Benson's go-ahead goal early in the third period was the turning point, finishing off a puck that deflected to the side of the net after Dalibor Dvorsky disrupted Ryan McLeod's pass. Peyton Krebs added an empty-netter to seal the win. Noah Ostlund and Alex Tuch also scored for the Sabres, with Alex Lyon stopping 16 shots. Buffalo's six consecutive road victories mark the longest road streak since December 1976.
Ostlund opened the scoring just 2:19 into the game, finishing a 2-on-1 after Josh Norris intercepted a clearing attempt at the blue line. Brayden Schenn tied it at 1-1 at 5:08, and Jimmy Snuggerud gave St. Louis a 2-1 lead at 8:09, jamming home a rebound after stripping Mattias Samuelsson behind the net. Tuch tied the game 2-2 at 15:17 of the second, converting a cross-ice pass from Samuelsson on a 3-on-2 rush. Buffalo had an earlier potential tying goal waved off when Tuch's shot was ruled a kick.
The Sabres' next game is against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday at 8 p.m., where they'll look to close out 2025 with a 10th straight win. But will they be able to sustain this momentum? And what does this mean for their future prospects? These are the questions that will be on everyone's mind as the Sabres continue their winning streak. So, what do you think? Will the Sabres continue their dominance, or is it just a temporary blip? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
