‘Bryson’s defending was particularly impressive given the circumstances. He’s been a healthy scratch for most of his time in the NHL this season and appeared in 10 games with the Rochester Americans after clearing waivers in December. It was only his third game with the Sabres since early November and he hadn’t skated more than 14:12 in any of his previous five appearances for Buffalo. Paired with Clifton against the Kings, Bryson produced two assists while skating 19:17, his highest total since March. The Sabres controlled 75% of the 5-on-5 shot attempts while Bryson was on the ice against two of the Kings’ three top-line forwards, according to Natural Stat Trick.’