The changes to the top line with an unexpected addition have paid off in a big way for the Buffalo Sabres.
NHL coaches often rely on gut instinct, but the latest data on the recent win streak for the Buffalo Sabres suggests Lindy Ruff has stumbled upon a statistical gold mine. While the Sabres' recent road trip started in a slump, a massive shift in the lineup has unlocked Tage Thompson in a way the traditional box score couldn't have predicted.