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Man disadvantage in Buffalo. Sabres advance to 2nd round despite anemic power-play production
Buffalo advanced despite converting just 1 of 24 power-play chances against Boston, and coach Lindy Ruff said the unit must improve.
- The Buffalo Sabres advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, eliminating the Boston Bruins in six games.
- Coach Lindy Ruff attributed the team's struggles to injuries sidelining forwards Josh Norris and Noah Ostlund, compounded by inexperience; Buffalo is making its first playoff appearance in 15 years with just 11 players having postseason experience.
- Buffalo converted only 1 of 24 power-play chances, yielding a 4.2% conversion rate that Sportradar ranked 865th out of 897 teams with 20 or more opportunities in a playoff series since 1978.
- Despite spending 45 minutes on the man advantage, Ruff said, "I look at it right now as everybody's power play going into round two is just wipe it clean and start again."
- Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin emphasized the need for improvement before hosting Game 1 of the second round on Wednesday against either Tampa Bay or Montreal.
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Lockport Union-Sun & JournalSabres advance to 2nd round despite anemic power-play production
The Sabres have a few days to tinker before hosting Game 1 of the second round on Wednesday against Montreal.
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Man disadvantage in Buffalo. Sabres advance to 2nd round despite anemic power-play production
Call it the man disadvantage in Buffalo. The Sabres beat the Boston Bruins in six games in the first round of the NHL playoffs despite their power-play unit producing at one of the worst rates in a playoff series over the past 50 years.
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right0Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 44%
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