GDT: Game 53: Hurricanes @ Sabres - 2/7 7pm ET (MSG-B, WGR 550)

[Dreakon13]

Game Preview: 2/7/19 vs. Carolina

LAST GAME
Tuesday, February 5
Minnesota 4 at Buffalo 5 (SO)
Goals: Rodrigues, Smith, Dahlin, Reinhart; GDG-Reinhart
Goalie: Ullmark (41 saves/45 shots)
PP: 2/2; PK: 3/3; Shots: Minnesota 45 – Buffalo 39

CURRENT INJURIES – (Man Games Lost: 179)
Player (injury, first game missed) – total games missed
Casey Nelson (upper body, Dec. 8; injured reserve) – 23 games
Johan Larsson (upper body, Feb. 1) – 2 games

TRANSACTIONS IN PAST 7 DAYS
2/2: Placed F Remi Elie on waivers
2/3: Assigned F Remi Elie to Rochester (AHL)
2/4: Recalled F C.J. Smith from Rochester (AHL)

UPCOMING GAMES
Saturday, Feb. 9: Detroit at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 10: Winnipeg at Buffalo, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 12: NY Islanders at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 15: NY Rangers at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 17: Buffalo at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

TONIGHT’S GAME
HURRICANES at SABRES

• This is the second of three meetings between the Sabres and Hurricanes this season.
• Next meeting: Saturday, March 16 at Carolina
• Last meeting: Carolina defeated Buffalo 4-3 at Carolina on Jan. 11
• The Sabres are 3-5-2 in their last 10 games vs. the Hurricanes; 5-4-1 at home.
• This is the 203rd game all-time between Buffalo and Carolina; Buffalo has a 102-74-26 series record.
• The Sabres are 58-33-9 at home against the Hurricanes all-time.

THIS DATE IN SABRES HISTORY

• The Sabres are 12-7-1 all-time on February 7.
• February 7, 1980: Danny Gare scores his eighth career hat trick and Don Edwards stops 25 shots to earn his 11th career shutout in a 9-0 win vs. Pittsburgh.
• February 7, 1995: Donald Audette plays in his 200th NHL game, a 2-1 win vs. Washington.
• February 7, 2013: Tyler Ennis records his 100th NHL point (assist) in a 5-4 shootout win vs. Montreal.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Tonight’s matchup is the third game of a seven-game homestand that ties the stretch from Jan. 20 to Feb. 2, 1997 as the longest in franchise history.
• Zach Bogosian is expected to appear in his 600th NHL game tonight.
• C.J. Smith has scored in each of his last two NHL games, marking the first and second goals of his career.
• The Sabres are seeking their first win against the Hurricanes since March 22, 2016.
• Jack Eichel has totaled nine points (6+3) in 10 career games against the Hurricanes, including six (3+3) in his last three.

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[ValJames]

Sabres have not won back to back regulation games since Oct 25th (per WGR). Fingers crossed.

 

[MayDayMayDay]

I've got a feeling about this game. I think we see a desperate Sabre bunch tonight. 3-2 good guys. Eichs with the GWG.

 

[Gabrielor]

Going to Boston to see Lebron for the first time, so I'll miss this one.

This is the most important time for the Sabres to win in regulation that I can remember this season. Please do it boys.

 

[DapperCam]

Huge game for playoff implications. Can’t give them a point.

 

[Dahlin 2 Eichel]

I think the locker room know how important these games are. Come out flying and put the puck in the net.

Hopefully we start Ullmark. He deserves another game.

 

[Tatre]

One of the more nerve-racking games this season. Don't let 'em hem you in kids.

 

[Jim Bob]

http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-evan-rodrigues-piling-up-goals-after-slow-start/

The Boston University product opened the scoring in Tuesday’s 5-4 win, his fifth goal in the last seven contests. His four-game goal streak ended last week.

What has changed? Why has the speedy Rodrigues, who scored just two goals in his first 39 outings, suddenly caught fire?

Well, he said he switched his stick model after the NHL All-Star break last week, going from a Bauer Supreme to Nexus.

“The other one didn’t seem to be working for me,” Rodrigues said. “I got a couple sample sticks in and just liked the way it felt. I figured I’d mix things up since I wasn’t scoring in the beginning of the year.”

That is interesting.

When Risto was dealing with his Warrior sticks blowing up all the time, he switched to a Bauer Nexus twig, as well.

 

[jcbeze]

I think the locker room know how important these games are. Come out flying and put the puck in the net.

Hopefully we start Ullmark. He deserves another game.

He won last game, according to Phil's logic, he should start tonight...

 

[Willgamesh]

Please win in regulation, No atrocious 2nd. I want a complete game that our squad builds confidence from and helps us on our push.

 

[nickdawg95]

At home sick with the Flu, hopefully the sabres destroying Carolina tonight give me the strength i need to get litty tomorrow night, you feel me ?

6-2 IF ULLMARK STARTS

 

[Dreakon13]

I haven't really been following but how is Linus doing health wise? Since he rushed off the ice after getting hit stopping Parise's SO attempt the other night.

May rest him tonight if he's feeling a bit off still, even if he's earned another start.

 

[CarlWinslow]

They have to win. Our luck can't possibly be worse than it was last time we played them. Knock on wood.

 

[OkimLom]

Sabres have not won back to back regulation games since Oct 25th (per WGR). Fingers crossed.

Shoot, we haven't won back to back games in general since December 11 and December 13.

 

[BuffaloGooner]

At home sick with the Flu, hopefully the sabres destroying Carolina tonight give me the strength i need to get litty tomorrow night, you feel me ?

6-2 IF ULLMARK STARTS

The flu has knocked me on my ass for the past week and a half. I hope you feel better soon!

 

[ValJames]

flu shot always a good idea. Feel great here along with exercise, good diet, and washing hands.

The flu has knocked me on my ass for the past week and a half. I hope you feel better soon!

 

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Morning Skate: February 7, 2019 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at KeyBank Center

 

[nickdawg95]

The flu has knocked me on my ass for the past week and a half. I hope you feel better soon!

Thanks brother, Just hoping the sabres can lift my spirits up

 

[tsujimoto74]

Sabres have not won back to back regulation games since Oct 25th (per WGR). Fingers crossed.

Well, we didn't win the last game in regulation, so that streak isn't threatened here. We need to start stringing together some Ws, however we can get them, to stay in the playoff race though. Let's go Buffalo!

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[CatsforReinhart]

Carolina improving its roster with in season trades while Botts is still figuring out how to be a GM.

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Actually, I really, really, really like this!!

Home whites are one of the things I've always loved about hockey. (Perhaps lost to this generation because of 3rd Jersey "marketing needs". Ef that!)

Wish I was able to attend this one.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Ullmark in goal confirmed. Phil’s child brain is so easy to predict.

 

[Zip15]

Ridiculous that the NHL doesn't go back to home teams wearing white. I bet if the NHL put it up for a vote, at least 75% of the vote would be in favor. Most hockey fans want to see the Flyers wearing orange, Bruins wearing black and gold, Rags wearing their blues, etc., when those teams come through town. This is so obvious, but, hey, it's the NHL.

 

[GoCanes2015]

Ullmark in goal confirmed. Phil’s child brain is so easy to predict.

Ullmark at home: .900 SV%, 3.41 GAA

October .935 SV% 2.00 GAA
November .922 SV%, 2.93 GAA
December .915 SV% 2.94 GAA
January .902 SV% 3.07 GAA
February .885 SV% 4.27 GAA

On Thursdays .886 SV% 4.82 GAA

Vs. Metropolitan .859 SV% 5.48 GAA

I fear a Ullmark shutout on the way.

Good luck tonight! Hate to see BUF and CAR fighting over what may be one spot left in the playoffs (CBJ results relevant)