Buffalo Sabres Face Backlash After 9-4 Loss to Columbus Blue Jackets

Calls for Coach Don Granato's Firing Grow Amid Team's Continued Poor Performance

The Buffalo Sabres suffered a humiliating 9-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, leading to calls for the firing of coach Don Granato.
The Sabres, who have only won consecutive games once this year, gave up seven consecutive goals in less than 22 minutes.
Despite the team's poor performance, captain Kyle Okposo defended Granato, stating that the team fully supports him.
The Sabres, currently 14th in the Eastern Conference standings, are in danger of extending their NHL-record postseason drought to a 13th year.
Granato, in his third full season as coach, is under scrutiny as the Sabres show more signs of regression than growth.