Buffalo Sabres Aim for Sweep in Pacific Road Trip The Buffalo Sabres are set to extend their winning streak as they face the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Sunday, marking the second and final matchup between the teams this season. The Sabres, riding a wave of momentum, look to secure a sweep of their four-game road trip in the Pacific Division. Their recent performance has positioned them strongly for a playoff berth, with their magic number to clinch a spot now at 14. The Sabres’ current 13-game road point streak (12-0-1) is a franchise record and ranks among the longest in NHL history, with only 15 such streaks of 14 games or more ever recorded. Their success has been fueled by a combination of strong goaltending and consistent offensive output. Alex Lyon, the team’s starting goalie, is set to make his 10th consecutive road start, tying him with Evgeni Nabokov and Devan Dubnyk for the second-longest streak in league history. If Lyon wins tonight, he would tie the record for most road wins by a goaltender. Buffalo’s offensive contributions have also been key. Sam Carrick scored the game-winning goal in their previous victory over the Los Angeles Kings, marking his fifth goal in eight games since joining the team. This performance places him among the top trade acquisitions in Sabres history, surpassing the previous record set by Steve Heinze in 2001. Zach Benson, set to play his 200th NHL game, played a pivotal role in the win, setting up Carrick’s goal and later adding an empty-net tally. Tage Thompson has also been a consistent threat, netting goals in two consecutive games. The Sabres’ defensive efforts have been equally impressive, allowing just three goals during their current four-game winning streak and only one goal in their last three victories combined.#anaheim_ducks #buffalo_sabres #john_carlson #honda_center #cutter_gauthier
