Krebs' Timely Breakout Fuels Sabres' Surge

Peyton Krebs finally delivers the top-six spark Buffalo envisioned when they pried him loose in the Eichel deal, piling up six points in eight games including clutch goals against Seattle and the Islanders. The 25-year-old center slots in with Thompson and Tuch, bringing the relentless energy that Ruff calls a driver's edge while the Sabres hit 100 points and eye their first playoffs since 2011.