They are strong - for hockey. But, they are not even close to the Bills, which have unbelievable TV numbers.
I don't think anybody clicked on my link above:
The Bills' 23-21 victory over the Dolphins had ag 36.6 rating on Channel 4, making it the second highest-rated game of the season.
The only game this season with a bigger number was the Bills' road loss to the New York Jets, which had the advantage of having a late afternoon start that carried the game into prime time.
On the other hand, the slumping Buffalo Sabres' latest loss to Colorado on Saturday evening had a 4.8 rating, which is consistent with the team's slumping TV figures this season.