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Sabres enjoying 'great chemistry,' having fun during push for playoffs: GM | NHL.com
- Buffalo Sabres’ surge in the playoff race is driven by a long winning stretch and strong defensive play.
- GM Jarmo Kekalainen shifted to a culture focus, stressing character and work ethic across the roster.
- The team attributes the turnaround to a growing buy-in and improved chemistry within the group.
- Kekalainen cites a 'snowball' effect as the team began to win and gain confidence.
- Buffalo solidified its lineup with new teammates after the trade deadline to support the push.
- Buffalo aims to stay focused with a one-day-at-a-time approach as playoffs near.
- Kekalainen believes the core message on hard work remains central to the team's defense improvements.
- Buffalo holds the Atlantic Division lead and contends for a high league standing late in the season.
- Kekalainen emphasizes balance between offense and defense to sustain success.
- The team’s playoff pursuit follows a notable stretch of performance since Kekalainen’s arrival.
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