Chad Johnson has played in front of some impressive defense corps in Boston and New York. Now that Zach Bogosian is back on Buffalo’s blue line, Johnson says the Sabres can hang with the Zdeno Chara-led Bruins and Johnny Boychuk-backed Islanders.
“This is definitely right up there,” the goaltender said Wednesday. “They’re just so balanced, I think, is the biggest thing. They’re so good defensively and strong on the puck. The guys can play offense if they want to, but they’re responsible defensively.
“Having everybody in the D corps like that is nice for a goalie.”
The Sabres had to wait 18 games for their top six to play in the same game.