Penguins hand Sabres franchise-worst 15th straight loss

The Buffalo Sabres lost a franchise-worst 15th straight game Wednesday after falling 5-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Sabres surrendered the first two goals of the contest before Rasmus Dahlin cut the lead to one in the first period. The Penguins controlled the game from there, scoring three more times and outshooting Buffalo 42-28.

With an 0-13-2 record in their past 15 games, the Sabres now hold the longest winless skid since the shootout was introduced in 2005-06, according to The Athletic's John Vogl.

The longest losing streak in NHL history is 18 games, which the Pittsburgh Penguins slumped to in the 2003-04 season.

With their starting goaltender Linus Ullmark sidelined for the entire losing streak due to an injury, the Sabres have been outscored 63-25 over the 15-game span.

Buffalo's last win came against the New Jersey Devils on Feb. 23.