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Pots game-winner Friday Clifton scored the game-winning goal in Friday's 2-1 victory over the Blue Jackets.

Impact It was the 28-year-old defender's first goal in nearly a calendar year and first in a Sabres jersey, and it was also his first career GWG. Clifton snapped a 16-game point drought with the tally, but offense has never been a big part of his game. He's been a solid stay-at-home addition to Buffalo's blue line this season, racking up 141 hits, 79 blocked shots and 60 PIM in 54 contests with a plus-6 rating while also chipping in 12 points.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Clifton breaks tie with his 1st goal in nearly a year, Sabres beat Blue Jackets 2-1 Connor Clifton broke a third-period tie with his first goal in nearly a year, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 25 stops and the Buffalo Sabres beat...

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Big night against Toronto Clifton picked up two assists while adding four hits, two shots on net, a blocked shot and a plus-5 rating in Thursday's 9-3 rout of the Maple Leafs.

Impact The former Bruin hadn't been in the black in plus-minus all season until Thursday, when he erased a minus-4 mark in one fell swoop. Clifton has been a multi-category monster of late, producing seven assists, 15 hits, 11 blocked shots, six shots on goal, five PIM and a plus-8 rating over the last eight games, but the stay-at-home blueliner doesn't see power-play time and is tough to roster in fantasy formats that focus only on points.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist Friday Clifton notched an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Clifton helped out on Casey Mittelstadt's game-tying goal in the third period. With five helpers over his last five games, Clifton has chipped in some unexpected offense from the third pairing. The 28-year-old has just seven assists all season while adding 63 hits, 44 PIM, 32 blocked shots, 21 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 28 contests. He'll likely continue to play regularly, but he's not a player that should be relied on for point production.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with two assists Clifton posted two assists in Monday's 5-2 home win against the Coyotes.

Impact Clifton ended up with a plus-2 rating, one shot on goal and three hits in 17:11 of ice time across 21 shifts. The 28-year-old rearguard is on quite the roll, posting four assists with a plus-4 rating during his current three-game point streak. The defenseman has posted points in three straight games for the first time since Oct. 12-17, 2022 as a member of the Bruins. He'll look to make it four straight games with a point on Wednesday night against the Avalanche.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"The Whole Experience Has Been Awesome" | Connor Clifton On Coming to Buffalo

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Finishes serving suspension Clifton is eligible to return to the lineup Friday against Philadelphia after serving his two-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of New Jersey's Nico Hischier on Oct....

Impact Clifton was back on the ice for Thursday's practice alongside Erik Johnson, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550. The 28-year-old Clifton has one assist, 12 shots on goal. eight blocked shots and 23 hits in eight games this season. His expected return to the lineup Friday is projected to make Jacob Bryson a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres' Connor Clifton suspended by NHL for two games for head shot to Devils' Nico Hischier

The NHL has suspended Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton for two games without pay for what it determined was an illegal check to the head of New Jersey Devils forward Nico H...

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Sabres' Clifton suspended 2 games for illegal check Clifton was ejected for the hit. Hischier returned for the second period and sat out the third period.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Clifton suspended 2 games for actions in Sabres game | NHL.com Defenseman banned for illegal check to head of Devils forward Hischier

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • NHL.COM

Handed two-game suspension Clifton has been suspended for two games following a check to the head of Nico Hischier in Friday's loss to the Devils.

Impact Clifton was given a major penalty for the hit, and he'll now miss an additional two games. The 28-year-old has averaged 15:29 through eight games in his first year with the Sabres, adding an assist and 23 hits. Jacob Bryson will likely take over on Buffalo's third pairing while Clifton serves his suspension.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres D Connor Clifton to have hearing with NHL Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday following his illegal chec...

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Set for hearing Clifton will have a hearing Saturday after his check to the head on Nico Hischier in Friday's loss to the Devils.

Impact Clifton was given a match penalty and logged just 4:28 of ice time before the incident. Assuming he's slapped with a suspension, Jacob Bryson will likely slide into the lineup in Clifton's stead. Clifton has one point with a minus-6 rating through eight games.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in hits Clifton has a team-leading 16 hits through five games this season.

Impact Clifton, who joined the Sabres in July on a three-year, $10 million contract, still doesn't have a point. He also has eight shots on goal, six blocked shots and a minus-6 rating this campaign. Clifton produced five goals, 23 points, 120 blocked shots and 208 hits in 78 games for Boston last season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres camp observations: Can Connor Clifton play with Rasmus Dahlin? Here’s what we learned on Thursday at the first day of Buffalo Sabres training camp.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Meet Connor Clifton, the spleen-busting defenseman who can change the Sabres The Sabres are hoping defenseman Connor Clifton fills a physical need this season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Heading to Buffalo Clifton signed a three-year, $10 million contract with the Sabres on Saturday.

Impact Clifton supplied five goals, 18 assists, 120 blocked shots and 208 hits in 78 games with Boston last season. Look for him to line up on Buffalo's third-defense pairing in 2023-24.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Clifton Makes Stance Clear About Unknown Bruins Future Defenseman Connor Clifton discussed his uncertain future with the Boston Bruins during exit interview day on Tuesday.

MAY 4, 2023 • NESN.COM

Fluto Shinzawa: Connor Clifton is in. Matt Grzelcyk is out... - The Athletic Connor Clifton is in. Matt Grzelcyk is out. Charlie McAvoy is fine.

APRIL 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fluto Shinzawa: Looks like Connor Clifton could be back in... - The Athletic Looks like Connor Clifton could be back in. Matt Grzelcyk is staying out late on the ice.

APRIL 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Two helpers in Thursday's win Clifton recorded two assists in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens.

Impact He rounded out his night with two hits, two PIM and a plus-3 rating. Clifton has two multi-point performances in the last three games, a surprising surge from a blueliner who had only three points over his prior 17 contests, but playing for a team on pace to set an NHL record for regulation wins can have that effect. On the season, the 27-year-old has five goals and 21 points over 68 games with 187 hits, 101 blocked shots and a plus-24 rating.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist Sunday Clifton recorded an assist in Sunday's 5-3 defeat to Detroit.

Impact Clifton has been dishing out hits in his last five games, registering 18 hits while also garnering one goal, one assist and 11 blocked shots over that stretch. While the 27-year-old defenseman should continue to rack up defensive stats, he shouldn't be expected to offer high-end offensive upside.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins rout Sabres 7-1, become fastest team to 100 points

David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists just a few hours after signing a new contract and the surging Boston Bruins became the fastest team in NHL history to reach 100 points by...

MARCH 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Nick Foligno Receives Slick No-Look Feed From Connor Clifton To Put Bruins On Board

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Swayman makes 31 saves as NHL-best Bruins beat Rangers 3-1

Jeremy Swayman made 31 saves to help the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-1 for their eighth victory in nine games

JANUARY 20, 2023 • Associated Press

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