The Buffalo Sabres’ playoff chances may be almost nonexistent, but they continue to be a nightmare for the Ottawa Senators. The Senators fell to 0-3 against the Sabres this season with a 3-2 loss in Buffalo on Tuesday night.

This is also a favorable matchup with the Red Wings having all but dropped out of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference during their active 3-10 stretch. The Wings have a league-low 63.0 penalty-kill percentage while allowing the fifth-most goals per game.

Cyril Leeder, the club’s chief executive officer and president, told Postmedia on Tuesday that the Senators are making progress with NCC officials to finalize the purchase of 10 acres at LeBreton after the two sides announced an agreement in principle last September.

DETROIT, MI. — When David Perron received a long pass from linemate Drake Batherson at the blue line, a goal felt inevitable. Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider was helpless to stop his former teammate, falling to the ice as Perron beat Detroit goalie Alex Lyon gloveside.

Ruff was unaware of the looming milestone as the Sabres overcame a pair of one-goal deficits to beat the division-rival Senators. Recognized at the final horn, however, the 65-year-old began to reflect on his 16 seasons in Buffalo.

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