Finland has made significant adjustments to its lineup for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, welcoming defensemen Henri Jokiharju from the Buffalo Sabres and Urho Vaakanainen from the New York Rangers as replacements due to injuries suffered by Miro Heiskanen and Jani Hakanpaa. Coach Antti Pennanen expressed enthusiasm about the decision, highlighting both players’ motivation and experience. Heiskanen, expected to be a key player, was sidelined following a lower-body injury, leaving Finland without its top defenseman. Finland is scheduled to open the tournament against the U.S. on February 13, followed by matches against Sweden and Canada.

The Buffalo Sabres are set to take on the Washington Capitals tonight, aiming to halt a three-game losing streak. Facing the Capitals, the current leaders of the Eastern Conference, presents a formidable challenge for the Sabres.

In a shake-up of their lineup following the defeat against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Sabres have made notable changes. While the first line remains unchanged with Jason Zucker, Dylan Cozens, and Tage Thompson, the second line sees Ryan McLeod stepping up as the center, accompanied by wingers JJ Peterka and Alex Tuch. Additionally, the third line features Kulich as the center, with Zach Benson and Peyton Krebs on the wings, while Jack Quinn has been reassigned to the fourth line.

Defensively, Owen Power is paired with Connor Clifton in the second pairing, while Henri Jokiharju returns to play alongside Mattias Samuelsson on the third pairing. Dennis Gilbert will serve as the extra defenseman.

Following a disappointing 5-2 defeat to the Utah Hockey Club, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff made significant changes to the team's line combinations during practice.

Peyton Krebs was elevated to the first line alongside Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch, while Zach Benson maintained his spot on the second line but with new linemates. The third line also saw a reshuffle, and the defensive pairings were adjusted, indicating a strategic response to the recent loss.

The Buffalo Sabres are experiencing a shift in momentum, currently on a three-game winning streak following a hard-fought 3-2 shootout victory against the Calgary Flames. Forward Tage Thompson emphasizes the importance of sticking to their game plan, especially after past struggles.

With a chance to achieve a four-game winning streak for the first time in nearly two years, the Sabres are showing signs of improvement, particularly under coach Lindy Ruff. Special teams have become a strength, and the team is finding ways to win even when not at their best.

In a decisive victory, the Buffalo Sabres halted their three-game losing streak with a 5-1 win against the Ottawa Senators. Bowen Byram and Tage Thompson ignited the scoring in the third period, with Byram netting two goals and JJ Peterka contributing two goals and an assist.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen excelled in goal, making 37 saves. The Senators struggled, suffering their fourth consecutive road loss. Rasmus Dahlin reached a career milestone with 301 points, becoming the third Sabres defenseman to achieve this feat.