Heartbreaking loss ‘In the end, the injuries that felled four of its six starting defensemen and star center Tim Connolly proved too much for the Sabres. The Sabres led 2-1 after two periods, but the Hurricanes netted three in the third to ice the win.’ Related posts: Third-period collapse gives Sabres another loss Sabres suffer a significant loss Another lackadaisical loss for Sabres' fading playoff hopes Sabres' woes grow with loss to Habs Coyotes sink lower with shutout loss to Sabres