Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves, Jack Quinn scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres spoiled the Ottawa Senators’ homecoming with a 4-0 victory Thursday night.

The Buffalo Sabres hit the halfway point of their season in last place in the Eastern Conference. By every measure, they are one of the most disappointing teams in the NHL through 41 games. Here’s a snapshot of where the Sabres are in some key stat categories as of Thursday.

Dylan Cozens is the subject of trade rumors less than two years after the center signed a seven-year contract with the Sabres.

Lindy Ruff and Rasmus Dahlin issued a reminder as the Sabres were gathered in the visitors’ dressing room before their game Thursday night in Canadian Tire Centre.

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Given how excellently Zucker has fit in with the Sabres, it would make all the sense in the world if they extend the 32-year-old winger. He has been one of the Sabres' best players, posting 15 goals, 31 points, and a plus-2 rating in 41 games. He also become a leader in their room, which naturally adds to his value.

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Sidney Crosby moved up in the NHL record book and Bryan Rust ignited a four-goal outburst in the first period as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the visiting Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Thursday. It was the Penguins' first win over the Oilers in more than five years.

The Ottawa Senators were the first to admit they didn't play well in a 4-0 loss Thursday night. “It just wasn't good,” said defenceman Thomas Chabot, who was minus-4 on the night. “There's no way around it.

It was a tough night for the Ottawa Senators as they were shutout 4-0 by the Buffalo Sabres in their first home game since December 14.