'Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff went down to three lines for much of the final period in Game Two against New York, and Afinogenov was the most notable forward left out. Drew Stafford took Afinogenov’s spot at right wing with center Derek Roy and Vanek, and the line scored to give the Sabres a 3-2 victory.'
Struggling Afinogenov takes a seat
Source: Buffalo News