Sabres surging into playoff picture

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Approaching the end of the warmest winter on record, the Sabres' playoff drought is starting to thaw.
After scorching the Detroit 7-3 on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center, the Sabres (31-30-5) are now five points behind the Red Wings and New York Islanders for the Eastern Conference's last wild-card playoff spot. Buffalo hosts the Islanders on Thursday before going on the road for Saturday's rematch with the Islanders, who have now lost six in a row.The reeling Red Win