Pavel Buchnevich, who has one goal and one assist over his past six games since returning from his five-week absence (broken thumb) and is pointless in his past four, is frustrated by his lack of production. Buchnevich had a glorious opportunity in the final 1:10 of regulation against the Flyers on Sunday, but missed the net from the slot. Philadelphia won in a shootout.
“I can’t find my confidence to get scoring chances,” Buchnevich, who scored on his second shift on Dec. 14 after being sidelined 13 games, told The Post. “I’m trying to play within the system and work hard. I’m trying to figure it out.
“I need to find the right place where to get the puck. I think I’m doing the right things without the puck, but who really cares if I don’t get any points?”
Well, the coach does, for one.
“He doesn’t hide his frustration level well,” Quinn said. “I think that’s part of growing as a player, too, managing your emotions and understanding that there are things you have to do to be a good player and contribute to the team if you’re not scoring.
“I think Butchie has done some good things. He’s been a little more structurally sound and I’ve liked his effort. I think when you’re away as long as he was, there’s that burst out of the gate and a little bit of a dip. That’s what you might be seeing.”