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

This article dives into the Buffalo Sabres 3-0 week, including massive wins over divisional rivals.

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.

The Buffalo Sabres managed just two of a possible six points during their three games this week, dropping their first two games before salvaging a shootout win to close things out.

The Buffalo Sabres wrapped up a four-game homestand this week, collecting an impressive six of eight possible points with three wins to climb back to .500 on the season.

The Buffalo Sabres opened their preseason schedule with a solid shutout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.