Surging Sabres not fearing repeat of last year's collapse

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With a new coach, an influx of talent and this being a new season, Jack Eichel doesn't buy into fears the hot-starting Buffalo Sabres are due for a familiar collapse. Ten games in, the Sabres are leading the Eastern Conference with an 8-1-1 record to match their best start since 2009-10 following a 4-3 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. ''I think we've grown up a little bit,'' Eichel said Tuesday before scoring twice, including 3:13 into overtime, and adding two assists against the Sharks.

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