Saad scored his 30th goal of the season in Friday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

A late-season surge isn't improving the Blue Jackets' odds of landing Austin Matthews in the draft lottery, but it's a good sign that Saad didn't quit on a disappointing season, scoring six goals in his last five games to give him his first career 30-goal campaign. If he picks up one more point Saturday against his former Blackhawks teammates, he'll also tie his previous career high of 52 points.