Two weeks ago, the Edmonton Oilers rolled into Buffalo and lost a game they should have won. Edmonton got out to an early 2-0 lead thanks to first-period goals from Ryan McLeod and Warren Foegele but the Oilers weren’t able to close the door.
With every team now over the 20-game hump, we’re essentially a quarter of the way into the 2022-23 NHL campaign. That’s a solid sample size, and one that has given us a clear indication of who will be the top fighters for the Calder Trophy race.
With several players in the COVID protocol and the Sabres set to resume their season Wednesday night, the young prospects could get a chance to show what they can do at the NHL level.