Sabres, trying not to get too excited about playoff prospects, face Bruins

On the verge of ending their NHL-record, 14-season playoff drought, the Buffalo Sabres are staying in the moment.

Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins likely can't afford to give up too many points as they fight for their own playoff positioning.

Back home from another successful road trip, the Sabres aim to hand the Bruins a second straight defeat Wednesday night.

Sitting atop the Atlantic Division and second in the Eastern Conference standings, Buffalo (44-20-7, 95 points) is a stunning 33-6-3 since Dec.