A heartbreaking end to another remarkable season for the Buffalo Bills will force many of the frustrated and disappointed sports fans in Western New York to shift their attention to the Sabres.

The Sabres scored 3.31 goals per game in January, sixth best in the NHL. Their 29.5 shots on goal per game ranked eighth.

The Buffalo Sabres hit the halfway point of their season in last place in the Eastern Conference. By every measure, they are one of the most disappointing teams in the NHL through 41 games.

Jiri Kulich scored a pair of goals in the victory. Bowen Byram skated into the left faceoff circle and blocked a heavy slap ...