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Sabres' Conor Sheary: Huge night against former club

After spending his first three NHL seasons in Pittsburgh, Sheary headed to Buffalo and hasn't been as productive as he was in his breakout 2016-17 campaign, but the 26-year-old does have 11 goals and 29 points through 60 games -- one fewer point than he managed last year in 19 fewer contests. Given that he only had two points (both helpers) in his prior nine games, however, a repeat of this performance any time soon seems unlikely.

Sabres' Conor Sheary: Notches apple in loss

The assist was Sheary's second in three games, and he's bumped his point total up to 26 in 59 games. The 26-year-old has seen more ice time in the month of February, accumulating 14:40 of average time on ice and 1:41 of average power-play time in 13 games.

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.