Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff has spent a lot of time venting his frustrations lately, ranging from the team's soft play style to what he believes was unfair officiating, but the embattled club finally gave him a reason to change his tune Thursday night.
The Sabres blocked a season-high 26 shots in a 3-2 road victory over the Vancouver Canucks, including several key blocks in the third period while defending the one-goal lead. Tyson Kozak and Conor Timmins each tallied five blocked shots, while Jordan Greenway had a crucial block late.