The Buffalo Sabres continue their remarkable surge up the standings, extending their winning streak and taking over the Atlantic Division lead.

The Buffalo Sabres are 25 games away from ending a 14-year playoff drought. We break down who has stepped up, who needs to deliver, and what decisions could define their season.

For the first time in franchise history, the Buffalo Sabres have won 20 of their last 24 games (20-3-1), emerging as the NHL’s hottest team since the beginning of December. Riding a five-game winning streak, Buffalo sits third in the Atlantic Division and has firmly positioned itself as a legitimate postseason contender, which comes as welcome news for a fanbase that has waited 14 years to hear it.