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This Sabres player's impact goes far beyond the box score

Buffalo is getting a lot of value from one key forward even though he doesn't pile up a ton of points.

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For anyone watching ESPN or Disney Plus last week, they saw the Buffalo Sabres continue their hot streak by beating the Philadelphia Flyers, 5-3. Tage Thompson and captain Rasmus Dahlin made the headlines, but it was the unsung performance of another player that added a spark.

Beck Malenstyn played a key role and, despite being a forward and on the wing, he has provided a physicality that has gone beyond the stats and the highlights.