Last nights game against the New York Islanders was just the latest installment of an offensive downtrend for the Buffalo Sabres. After scoring just four goals in the past three games something has to give, but what exactly?
For most of the season the offense has been carried by Jack Eichel and Jeff Skinner. Eichel left last nights game in the first period and it is unclear how long he will be out. The Sabres aren’t built to withstand losing Eichel for any period of time frankly, and getting him back in the lineup will be key.