We are 14 games into the 2021-22 NHL season and the Buffalo Sabres continue to surprise fans and pundits alike. It’s been a rollercoaster ride to date, with the 6-6-2 Sabres tallying upset wins against powerhouse teams such as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Edmonton Oilers, while laying eggs against the Sharks, Kings and Kraken.
So, with 17% of the season in the books (just warming up the calculator here), I figured I would take a look at the team’s statistical leaders and, furthermore, take a dip into some advanced analytics to see which players are driving Buffalo’s surprisingly successful start to this season.