Ruff is angry and making changes
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Key Points:
- Buffalo Sabres lost 4-0 to the Dallas Stars, prompting coach Lindy Ruff to criticize the team's lack of compete and bench players Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Konsta Helenius, and Jiri Kulich for their performance.
- Ruff emphasized the importance of hard work and details in every shift, particularly in puck battles and faceoffs, and expressed frustration with the team's overall effort and execution.
- Helenius and Kulich were scratched from the lineup due to inconsistent play and lack of tenacity, not solely injuries, while Colten Ellis will start in goal for the second time this season after a strong previous outing.
- The Sabres struggle offensively, ranking 24th in goals per game and being the only NHL team without a power play goal, while also ranking near the bottom in penalty kill percentage.
- Buffalo faces the Utah Mammoth, a team they have yet to beat in four attempts, with the Mammoth currently leading the league in power play success and featuring top scorers like Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller.
