Samuelsson shines against aging stars
Defenseman Mattias Samuelsson has come a long way this season. From a stint in the AHL to becoming a regular on the second pairing, Samuelsson has since introduced himself to star players like Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid.
Now, he gets to face future Hall of Famers in Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. And given his recent showings, the imposing Samuelsson is up for the challenge. He’s starting to regularly log over 20 minutes of ice time while amassing 19 hits and nine blocks over the past five games. He has also recorded four or more hits in each of the past three.
Expect Samuelsson to continue his disruptive ways against the star-studded Penguins and Capitals. No, he won’t give the Sabres much in the scoring department. But he will help create turnovers to give the team’s scoring lines a chance.