The 2017 IIHF World Championships are finally through the round robin stage, and the playoff games begin today. Of the four members of the Buffalo Sabres organization participating in the tournament, three are moving on to playoff action.
Jack Eichel and Cal Petersen are part of the Team USA squad that finished first in Group A, and will face Finland today at 10:15am ET in the quarterfinals. After losing their opening contest, the ‘Mericans have rattled off six wins in a row, and the team of youngsters are looking strong heading to the knockout round.