Former Buffalo Sabres players were key to the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights' Game 2 wins.
Jeff Skinner and Justin Faulk played important roles in their teams' victories, with Skinner scoring a goal and Faulk adding an assist. The Hurricanes and Golden Knights both evened their series at 1-1 with the wins, and will look to take the lead in Game 3.
"It's always great to see our guys contribute to their teams' success", said a Sabres spokesperson. The Sabres have a strong alumni network, with many former players going on to have successful careers with other teams.
The Sabres' influence on the playoffs is a testament to the team's strong scouting and development system. Skinner and Faulk were both drafted by the Sabres and developed in the team's system before being traded to other teams.
The KeyBank Center faithful are proud to see their former players succeeding in the playoffs. The student section is buzzing with excitement, with many fans saying that they are rooting for Skinner and Faulk to make deep runs in the playoffs.
The next milestone for the Sabres will be the NHL draft, where they will look to add new talent to their roster. The Sabres have a number of picks in the draft and will be looking to use them to build for the future.