Zucker’s net-front residence has yielded offense at both 5-on-5 and on a resurgent Buffalo power play. Since Dec. 21, with Zucker a regular on the top unit, the Sabres have gone 9-for-28 (32 percent) with the man advantage, seventh best in the NHL during that span.

Dahlin notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal, three blocked shots, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

The Sabres were outshot, 26-10, in the first 40 minutes of this one − and had the same number of missed shots in that span. It didn't matter they finally

The Capitals beat the Sabres 4-2 on Dec. 14 at Capital One Arena. Zucker opened the scoring 1:36 into the game. Washington forward Dylan Strome, who currently leads with the team with 44 points (12+32), broke a 2-2 tie midway through the third period.