Mar 11, 2021; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Matthew Irwin (44) checks Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) and takes a penalty during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
In a season filled with awful play, the Buffalo Sabres did not do many things well this past season. They had a below-average 5v5 offense and a defense that ranked at the bottom of the league in goals allowed and shots on goal allowed. But there was one specific aspect of the game that the Sabres did better than any other team this past season.