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Sabres' Conor Sheary: Opens scoring versus Red Wings

The Sabres had two power-play goals later in the period to fill out their scoring. Sheary has a goal and two assists in four games since February started, and he now has 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) in 50 games this season. He skated only 10:59, which is 3:39 lower than his season average entering the contest. His value will remain limited until that number improves.

Sabres' Conor Sheary: Pots winner in Columbus

While the goal was his first since before Christmas, Sheary has stayed fairly productive, scoring seven points in the last nine games. Without more consistent ice time, or a regular spot on the power play, the 26-year-old isn't likely to sustain this pace, however.

Sabres' Conor Sheary: Collects assist

Sheary has three helpers in his past five outings, despite being demoted to the fourth line. He remains on the second power-play unit, but hasn't produced a power-play point since Oct. 13. Despite the recent production, it's likely unsustainable until Sheary gets back in the top six.

Sabres' Conor Sheary: Ends goal drought

Sheary missed four games during that span, meaning the Sabres went 20 games without a goal from their second-line winger. The goal was deposited into the empty cage, but Sheary will be happy to get the monkey off his back, and will look to make scoring a more regular occurrence after having some decent chances leading up to Saturday's game.

Sabres' Conor Sheary: Ready to rock

The Sabres will be happy to have Sheary back in the lineup following his four-game absence, as he's been a solid source of secondary scoring this season, notching six goals and 12 points in 24 contests. The 26-year-old winger will likely return to a top-six role Tuesday, and should see time on the man advantage as well.