Pre-Game Talk: Game 4 - Canadiens vs. Sabres on 10-9-19 at 7:00 PM EDT

[26CornerBlitz]

Rodrigues expected to join lineup against Montreal

Game Preview: 10/9/19 vs. Montreal

LAST GAME
Monday, October 7
Buffalo 3 at Columbus 4 (OT)
Goals: Johansson, Skinner, Olofsson
Goalie: Ullmark (40 saves/44 shots)
PP: 2/4; PK: 1/3; Shots: Columbus 44 – Buffalo 18

CURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 12)
Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missed
Zach Bogosian (hip, Oct. 3; injured reserve) – 3 games
Matt Hunwick (neck, Oct. 3; injured reserve) – 3 games
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (hip; Oct. 3, injured reserve) – 3 games
Brandon Montour (hand, Oct. 3; injured reserve) – 3 games
Conor Sheary (upper body) – 0 games

TRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS
10/3: Recalled F Victor Olofsson and D Henri Jokiharju from Rochester (AHL); Assigned F Jean-Sebastien Dea, F Curtis Lazar and D Lawrence Pilut to Rochester

UPCOMING GAMES
Friday, Oct. 11: Florida at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 14: Dallas at Buffalo, 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: Buffalo at Anaheim, 10 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 17: Buffalo at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19: Buffalo at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

TONIGHT’S GAME
CANADIENS at SABRES

• This is the first of four meetings between the Sabres and Canadiens this season.
• Last meeting: Montreal defeated Buffalo 7-4 in Montreal on March 23.
• Next meeting: Thursday, Jan. 30 in Buffalo
• The Sabres are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games vs. the Canadiens; 5-3-2 at home.
• This is the 284th game all-time between Buffalo and Montreal; Buffalo has a 129-113-41 series record.
• The Sabres are 74-40-27 at home against the Canadiens all-time.

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[Jim Bob]

If the Sabres can get to 9 or 10 points prior to the west coast roadtrip, that will be a great start to the season.

Hopefully they can bank a couple more points tonight.

 

[Chainshot]

Sounds like they get Kinkaid tonight.

 

[Jim Bob]

Sounds like they get Kinkaid tonight.

Yes, please.

 

[Jim Bob]

This was a cool segment.

 

[MackAttack26]

If we have any shot at playoffs, Montreal and Florida are the teams we would have to beat out. Big next 2 games.

 

[Dubi Doo]

Sounds like they get Kinkaid tonight.

Kinkaid sounds kinky.

 

[Dreakon13]

Can we just play in those 50th anniversary jerseys every game? The more I look at them, the more I like them. How well we played wearing them helps too.



EDIT: Actually tempted to get one of those 50th jerseys (the only other I have being Vanek from way back when). Said I wouldn't get another until the team has "made it" though and I picked a favorite player from that group. But maybe I do it anyways.

Maybe this isn't the place for it, but since my head is there, anyone know where I could look for a deal on a 50th jersey? Probably tough with them being brand new like this, but figure I'll ask. Even a little money saved would be cool.

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

Sounds like they get Kinkaid tonight.

I hope he doesn't paint a masterpiece.


For real though, big big game. I am crapping my pants with optimism. That happens with optimism too, right? Been awhile, I don't know.

 

[old kummelweck]

If we have any shot at playoffs, Montreal and Florida are the teams we would have to beat out. Big next 2 games.

Looks like Florida is going to take a little while to get going.

 

[Montag DP]

The last game has tempered my optimism, plus Montreal has looked good so far. 4-2 bad guys.

 

[Chainshot]

Kinkaid sounds kinky.

Do not google.

 

[Scherbs]

Gotta think Jack brings it tonight after how last game went.. Hopefully the OT finish was a kick in the a**.

 

[Weltschmerz]

Looks like Florida is going to take a little while to get going.

Not sure about that they tied their 2 games with tampa and had 50 shots last night.

 

[Buffalo Norsemen]

Team Line Combinations

 

[Jim Bob]

Do not google.

Sounds like an energy drink marketed at the BDSM crowd.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

This could be an exciting game to watch. Use the physical defensemen to frustrate Domi and goad him into poor decisions.

 

[Vito_81]

Very excited to see how things unfold tonight.

How do they bounce back from last game?

Does Jack step up with a big game to make up for his last performance?

Montreal is a team we need to beat out for any hope at playoffs. How do we match up?

Im gonna say 5-3 Buffalo.

Dahlin, Eichel, Okposo, Olafsson, Joker

Domi 2, Gallagher

 

[EichHart]

3-2 Buffalo.

 

[GrierIsGod123]

I don't think we'll fair well against Montreal tonight. They're a fast forechecking team, and come at you in waves. They're our toughest test yet, by far. I think we keep it close, but ultimately lose 4-2.

Eichel, Miller

Gallagher (2), Domi, Weber

 

[old kummelweck]

I don't think we'll fair well against Montreal tonight. They're a fast forechecking team, and come at you in waves. They're our toughest test yet, by far. I think we keep it close, but ultimately lose 4-2.

Eichel, Miller

Gallagher (2), Domi, Weber

I think the sabres are fine against teams like Montreal that are small up front and D is average. The bigger teams that can grind seem to be more of an issue for buffalo. That columbus game may be a harbinger of poor roster construction, but we'll see.

 

[Sansbacon]

I don't think we'll fair well against Montreal tonight. They're a fast forechecking team, and come at you in waves. They're our toughest test yet, by far. I think we keep it close, but ultimately lose 4-2.

Eichel, Miller

Gallagher (2), Domi, Weber

That should also be our game. One thing I’ve learned about games against the Habs, is that regardless of where these teams are in the standings, they usually play each other pretty well and end up being fun games.

Hoping for another one tonight.

4-3 OT, no idea who comes out on top.

 

[tsujimoto74]

I think they get back on track tonight 4-2 Buffalo (last goal an empty-netter).

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

 

[StlSwedes]

My hope is that the new look Sabres can play with the Canadiens. This style of hockey is fast and fun. Should be a good one.

5-4 Sabres in OT. MoJo with GWG