Sabres jump on Islanders early, move to within six points of eighth place

‘“The hope tank just gets a little bit more every game you win,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “ … That’s one point closer to where we need to be. We got our part done. We’re going to play those teams that are ahead of us.”’

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