BUFFALO – Twelve Sabres, including six defensemen, have zero goals this season, so Rasmus Ristolainen is hardly alone in his offensive struggles.
Still, Ristolainen, 22, scored nine goals and 41 points last season, a breakout campaign that helped him earn a six-year, $32.4 million contract.
As the Sabres’ top defenseman, the Finn is expected to score goals. Right now, he has nine assists and 39 shots is 19 games.
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