Sabres Links: Eichel loses title, Ennis named team MVP, full playoff schedule released

Sabres Links

• The Sabres ended the season by fittingly scoring zero goals in a 2-0 loss to the Penguins [Sabres.com]
• Matt O’Connor gave up a fluky late goal, and Providence scored another three minutes later to lift the Friars over Jack Eichel and Boston University in the National Championship [ESPN]
• The Sabres gave out the season awards, with Tyler Ennis getting MVP, Mike Weber getting unsung hero and Nicolas Deslauriers getting top rookie [WGR 550]
• The lottery odds are now finalized [Pro Hockey Talk]
• Johan Larsson transformed his game late in the season [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
• White: Mission accomplished for the Sabres [WGR 550]

Around The League

• The playoff matchups are set, and the full first round schedule has been released [NHL.com]
• The Senators defeated the Flyers to clinch a playoff spot [TSN]
• Former Sabre Robyn Regehr says he’ll probably retire [LA Times]
• Jamie Benn scored four points, winning the Art Ross Trophy in the process [Dallas Morning News]