#buffalo-sabres

#buffalo-sabres

If you just looked at a list of the guys who've played for them over the past decade-Jack Eichel, Ryan O'Reilly, Jeff Skinner, Sam Reinhart, Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, JJ Peterka-you'd probably think, "Well, surely this team had a good enough run at some point or another to make the playoffs." But no. They haven't. The Sabres have not featured in the NHL postseason since 2011, which was just a few months after Terry Pegula bought the club.

As a 22 year old D-man, Owen Power came into the league as one of the most promising players, especially lining up with fellow first overall pick Rasmus Dahlin. As a right and left defensive pairing, the Sabres would have one of the most exciting and promising blue lines, but four years in so far, Power doesn't loom first overall caliber.

The Bruins played their most dominant period of the season in the opening 20 minutes, outshooting the Sabres 17-2 - it felt like it was even more lopsided - but they managed just a 1-0 lead. The goal came on their 14th shot of the period at 15:48 and for the second time in as many games, it was the second line that gave the B's the first lead of the game.

Helenius's transition to the American Hockey League has solidified his development, showcasing his talent with a strong performance that earned him a spot on the AHL’s Top Prospects Team.