With winning streak over, Zucker prepares for return to lineup
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Key Points:
- The Buffalo Sabres ended their 10-game winning streak in Columbus, with forward Jason Zucker returning to the lineup Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks after recovering from injuries and illness.
- Zucker, who leads the Sabres with five power-play goals despite limited games played, is expected to boost the team's struggling power play, which has gone 2-for-25 in the last nine games.
- Coach Lindy Ruff praised Zucker's impact on the ice and his veteran leadership, noting the challenge of adjusting a winning lineup to reinsert him.
- Winger Alex Tuch, who was not selected for Team USA's Olympic roster, is using the setback as motivation to improve and contribute to the team's ongoing success.
- After playing 11 of their last
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