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Why Sabres are giving Konsta Helenius his NHL playoff debut, and whose place he's taking in line changes
TL;DR
Konsta Helenius will make his NHL playoff debut for the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens. He replaces a player in the lineup as the Sabres aim to turn around their 2-1 series deficit.
Key points
- Konsta Helenius makes NHL playoff debut for Buffalo Sabres
- Game 4 against Montreal Canadiens
- Sabres trail 2-1 in series
- Helenius called up from AHL Rochester Americans
- Head coach Lindy Ruff makes lineup changes
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Why Sabres are giving Konsta Helenius his NHL playoff debut, and whose place he's taking in line changes originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Buffalo Sabres are mixing things up in the hopes of saving their season.
On Tuesday night in Montreal, the 19-year old Konsta Helenius will make his NHL playoff debut. It's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, and the Sabres trail 2-1 in the best-of-seven series to the Canadiens.
Helenius is in the lineup for the first time this postseason after being called up from the AHL Rochester Americans when their season ended, and it's a bold call from head coach Lindy Ruff.
It also might be exactly the jolt the Sabres need.
He had 21 goals and 41 assists (62 points) in his 63 AHL games this season. With the Sabres, Helenius had four points in nine games -- a goal and three assists.
MORE:The Sabres are making a goalie change tonight, too
Why is Konsta Helenius playing, and for whom?
The Sabres have lacked scoring punch from their lines that aren't the Zach Benson-Josh Norris-Josh Doan group.
Q&A
Why is Konsta Helenius making his NHL playoff debut?
Konsta Helenius is making his NHL playoff debut due to a call-up from the AHL after the Rochester Americans' season ended, as the Sabres seek to change their fortunes in the playoffs.
Which player is Konsta Helenius replacing in the Sabres' lineup?
The article does not specify which player Konsta Helenius is replacing in the Sabres' lineup for Game 4.
What is the current series standing for the Sabres against the Canadiens?
The Buffalo Sabres are trailing 2-1 in the best-of-seven series against the Montreal Canadiens.
