The last two games without Jack Eichel have been a tough lesson in patience for Buffalo Sabres fans. While Eichel’s absence understandably has been evident, not all has been lost for a team that has notably struggled to score this season.
On the surface, Buffalo was able to grab two points in four games and keep their pace in the on-going race for the playoffs.
On the ice, new chemistry among players was being pushed due to Eichel’s injury. Thursday, we had our first look at the top line of Jeff Skinner-Evan Rodrigues-Sam Reinhart.