The Sabres found themselves grabbing headlines the last few weeks as they pulled off an unlikely 10-game winning streak through November. While no 10-game winning streak is “sustainable,” with an astounding seven of those 10 wins coming via OT or shootout in addition to some way above average goaltending from their duo of Linus Ullmark and Carter Hutton, it was easy to label the Sabres’ start as punching well above their weight. Even during the hot streak, their expected goal and shot attempt shares were below what they were earlier in the season.
Nevertheless, the franchise is starting to take steps forward.