Sabres Notebook: Dylan Cozens' NHL Second Star award shines focus on his offensive surge
By Mike Harrington
News Sports Reporter
Updated
Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period at KeyBank Center on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.
Dylan Cozens and his linemates have generated lots of buzz the last few games in Buffalo. And the National Hockey League gave Cozens new "linemates" on Monday, when it announced the Sabres' center was the NHL's Second Star of the Week between first star Connor McDavid of Edmonton and third star Jason Robertson of Dallas, the league's top two goal scorers.
Sabres coaches were raving about how Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka use speed, skill and chemistry to make plays you wouldn’t expect out of a line featuring three forwards under the age of 22.
While Cozens’ three-point night Thursday in KeyBank Center wasn’t enough to help the Sabres overcome the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche’s power play in a 6-4 loss, he showed again that he’s emerged as a consistent difference-maker in Buffalo.
Buffalo Sabres forward Dylan Cozens celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period at KeyBank Center on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.