NHL Season Hits Midpoint: Surprises and Disappointments Abound As the National Hockey League season reaches its midpoint, teams are being evaluated on their performance so far. In a shocking turn of events, two teams are vying for the title of biggest surprise: the Buffalo Sabres and the San Jose Sharks. Both teams have exceeded expectations, with the Sabres' strong offense and the Sharks' resurgent defense catching fans and pundits off guard. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils and Vegas Golden Knights are locked in a battle for the biggest disappointment, with the Devils struggling to find consistency and the Golden Knights' high-powered offense failing to translate to wins. Will the Golden Knights turn their season around, or will the Devils continue to underwhelm?


For biggest surprise it's a toss-up between the Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks. For biggest disappointment, it's a toss-up between the New Jersey Devils and Golden Knights, though Vegas can change ...