‘“He can handle it. He’s a good player,” Campbell said of Janik, who saw just seven shifts. “Just because Teppo’s not playing or Dmitri, we’ve never used that as an excuse all year long. This is a chance for guys to step up and we have to step up, individually, and play better as a team. We’re not going to be the ones using excuses. It’s a part of playoffs, it’s a part of hockey. Maybe Teppo’s back, but if not we’re ready to go.”’
Sabres D gets defensive before Game 3
Source: Niagara Gazette