The Buffalo Sabres are struggling with a significant losing streak, currently at 0-8-3, the longest in the NHL this season. Coach Lindy Ruff and the team have tried various methods to turn things around, but frustration is mounting among players, including forward Dylan Cozens, who emphasizes the need for action over words.

Despite a strong start to the season, Buffalo has plummeted to the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. The team has suffered multiple one-goal losses and has been outscored significantly during this slump. With captain Rasmus Dahlin returning from injury, the Sabres hope to find a way to break the streak, but face a tough challenge against the Toronto Maple Leafs, who often draw large crowds in Buffalo.