second most behind Connor Clifton’s 31. Samuelsson also set career highs in goals (4) and points (14). He posted three multi-point performances after entering the season with just one such game.

Season at a glance. Clifton continued to play a physical, third-pair role as one of the few right shots on the Sabres’ defense corps. He led the team in hits (208) and shorthand ...

One big change the Sabres implemented at the start of this streak was scratching veteran defenseman Mattias Samuelsson ... He will likely slot next Connor Clifton, the shifty right-handed puck ...

B uffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (illness) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against Carolina. Samuelsson has missed two games due to an illness and was initially considered a ...