BUFFALO, N.Y. — It seemed like the Penguins may have finally kicked their habit of periodic fits of futility when they had a responsible start Wednesday, an opening 30 minutes or so when they played a smart style, regularly closing gaps on Sabres skaters and denying passing lanes.
The possibility of snapping a five-game losing skid was reinforced when Jake Guentzel potted a breakaway goal just 8 seconds into the third period to give the Penguins a two-goal lead, but much like what has ailed this team of late, the advantage disappeared fast, replaced by similar frustration.
Leaning on a young and hungry roster that's not exactly lacking on skill, the Sabres barreled back to score three times in the next 7:13 to leave KeyBank Center with a 6-3 victory, the sixth loss in a row for the Penguins and one that surely has them reeling.
