The Sabres are getting Rasmus Dahlin back in the lineup on Friday night, and despite the fact he's been dealing with a nagging back injury and hasn't played his best this season, the Sabres have been a much better team with Dahlin in the lineup vs. without.

Sneaky Joe looks at the team's numbers before Dahlin's injury, compared to the team's numbers since the injury. Plus, why Joe is a little optimistic that the Sabres could end their losing streak against the Leafs tonight.

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