For the third time in as many games, the Sabres opened the third period of their contest against the Dallas Stars on Monday holding a two-goal lead.
This time, there was no need for overtime.
The Sabres kept their foot on the pedal with a pair of third-period goals and went on to earn a 4-0 win over the Stars. At 5-0-1, it's the first time the team has earned points in six straight contests to open a campaign since going 6-0-2 at the start of the 2008-09 season.
At the Horn: Stars 0 - Sabres 4
Hutton posts shutout as Sabres improve to 5-0-1
© Bill Wippert/Getty Images