The Sabres (35-39-7) have dropped four games in a row and saw their seven-game home streak end. They have not won eight straight since the club had a 9-0 run at Memorial Auditorium in 1991-92.

Of all the mistakes made by the Sabres throughout the 4-0 loss, none angered Lindy Ruff more than failing to help Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on the fourth goal.