Inside the Sabres' power-play issues: Can Buffalo find a solution against Montreal?

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said with the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting, every power play in the NHL is starting 0-0.That’s how the Sabres need to frame it after going 1-for-24 with the man advantage in the first round while allowing a short-handed goal. The Sabres did get a goal from Josh Doan seconds after a power play had expired, so those numbers could have been a bit better. But it’s been an ugly stretch for the Sabres’ power play. Dating back to April 2, the Sabres’ power play is 1-for-46. Buffalo finished 21st on the power play in the regular season, and they’re dead last in the postseason.Advertisement