Dan Bylsma has given some thought to breaking up Jack Eichel and Evander Kane. Through five games, they’ve combined for two goals, both by Eichel. On a team in need of scoring, that won’t cut it.
But then Bylsma thinks back to the duo’s shifts. The Sabres’ coach remembers three shots by Kane that had no business staying out of the net. Add those to Eichel’s totals, and five goals in five games sounds pretty good.
With that in mind, the speedsters will remain together Wednesday night when Buffalo hosts Toronto in First Niagara Center.
“The opportunities have been there,” Bylsma said Tuesday.