System tweak has Sabres thriving ahead of clash vs. Senators

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It's been a roller coaster of a season for the Buffalo Sabres.

It started with three straight losses before an 11-6-1 run, including a 7-2-0 stretch from Nov. 5-23. Then they lost 13 straight, going 0-10-3. Since snapping that skid Dec. 23, they are 4-2-1.

The Sabres will look to continue thatsolid stretch when they kick off the second half of their season with a visit to the O