The Sabres were able to get through the series with the Islanders because of the talent gap- while the Islanders played hard, the Sabres just had too much talent in the long run.
Now, the Sabres are also more talented than the Rangers, but the talent gap is significantly smaller than it was with the Islanders. They're not going to be able to beat the Rangers at 70 or 80%- they're going to have to hit at least 90%.
Beyond this round (if the Sabres make it out), the talent gap becomes MUCH smaller. All of the remaining teams are better than the Islanders or Rangers and match up better with the Sabres.
The Sabres better start firing on all cylinders pretty damn quick if they want to keep their Cup dreams alive.
Now, the Sabres are also more talented than the Rangers, but the talent gap is significantly smaller than it was with the Islanders. They're not going to be able to beat the Rangers at 70 or 80%- they're going to have to hit at least 90%.
Beyond this round (if the Sabres make it out), the talent gap becomes MUCH smaller. All of the remaining teams are better than the Islanders or Rangers and match up better with the Sabres.
The Sabres better start firing on all cylinders pretty damn quick if they want to keep their Cup dreams alive.
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