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Sabres Need Much More Offense, From Many More Players, To Get Back To Top Of Atlantic Division

The Buffalo Sabres have begun the 2026-27 campaign with a 2-2-0 record, but their scoring output has lagged significantly, ranking ninth-worst in the NHL with an average of just 2.50 goals per game. This represents a sharp decline from last season, when the team posted the fifth-best offensive average at 3.45 goals per game, a drop that persists despite the departures of Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram.

The lack of production is widespread across the roster, with Josh Doan currently without a point and Zach Benson, Josh Norris, and Ryan McLeod each contributing only one point in four games. Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and forward Jack Quinn have managed two points apiece, while Tage Thompson leads the group with two goals and four points, joined by Owen Power’s five points including four assists.

Coach Lindy Ruff faces the challenge of generating more consistent scoring from the entire lineup to relieve pressure on the goaltenders and improve the team's chances of securing a postseason berth.

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