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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres are suddenly showing encouraging signs of improvement in winning three straight following a 3-2 shootout win over the Calgary Flames. The next challenge comes on Monday, when Buffalo hosts the Montreal Canadiens with a shot to win four in a row for the first time in 21 months. Buffalo's 7-7-1 start matches the team's record through 15 games last year under coach Don Granato. But there are signs of the team improving under Lindy Ruff, who was brought back for a second stint. Scoring is up. Slow starts are no longer an issue. And Ruff has introduced accountability by benching players for poor performances.
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