GDT: Red Wings @ Sabres 7 PM EST TV:MSG Radio:WGR550 - Playoff Push Restarts HERE

[1point21Gigawatts]

It's interesting. The atmosphere in the red wings GDT kind of matches this one. It really feels like a lynch pin game.

 

[Beerz]

They're going to go where UPL takes them.

 

[MOGlLNY]

To even talk about playoffs, Sabres need to win next three in regulation.

yessir

 

[Bobby Bottle Service]

To even talk about playoffs, Sabres need to win next three in regulation.

Obviously every point is important, but I think the Isles are going to snag 3rd place in the Metro. The games against the Wings are must win in regulation.

 

[Weltschmerz]

Back in black tonight?

 

[Jimmybarndoor2]

Obviously every point is important, but I think the Isles are going to snag 3rd place in the Metro. The games against the Wings are must win in regulation.

There is a lot of passing to do
Lightning plus 9
Flyers plus 9
Red wings plus 7
Isles plus 7
Caps plus 4
Devils plus 1
Pens minus 1

One team gets the top 3 in metro
And 2 get widcards


Really need 3 regulation wins vs isles and red wings and then see who is left to pass

 

[kirby11]

So you're saying we're gonna get goalied tonight?

Seems likely. On either:

A. 20-25 shots with a bunch of high quality looks where Lyon plays like prime Hasek and no one can finish, or
B. 35-40 garbage shots where he's shaky from the start, but we never really test him.

That's the patented Buffalo Sabres quality guarantee against struggling goalies!

 

[Jimmybarndoor2]

Seems likely. On either:

A. 20-25 shots with a bunch of high quality looks where Lyon plays like prime Hasek and no one can finish, or
B. 35-40 garbage shots where he's shaky from the start, but we never really test him.

That's the patented Buffalo Sabres quality guarantee against struggling goalies!

yes those goalies always look like mvp. For the one game.

 

[HOOats]

Obviously every point is important, but I think the Isles are going to snag 3rd place in the Metro. The games against the Wings are must win in regulation.

If we go to OT tonight, is it worth copying the Wild and pulling the goalie in OT to risk the loser point going for two?

 

[Mr Orangeshirt]

Playoffs start now. Buffalo Go.

 

[Bobby Bottle Service]

If we go to OT tonight, is it worth copying the Wild and pulling the goalie in OT to risk the loser point going for two?

If the score is tied with 2 minutes left, pull UPL and go for the regulation W.

 

[Matt Ress]

If we go to OT tonight, is it worth copying the Wild and pulling the goalie in OT to risk the loser point going for two?

Based on my observations, I don't think that gives us an advantage.

 

[dortt]

If the score is tied with 2 minutes left, pull UPL and go for the regulation W.

too early for that. We still have 2 meetings with the red wings after tonight

 

[Chainshot]

Seems likely. On either:

A. 20-25 shots with a bunch of high quality looks where Lyon plays like prime Hasek and no one can finish, or
B. 35-40 garbage shots where he's shaky from the start, but we never really test him.

That's the patented Buffalo Sabres quality guarantee against struggling goalies!

With how they've been playing, take A and expect under 20 shots. I also wouldn't expect a bunch of high quality looks. The only thing going in their favor is Our Lord and Savior, Blessed Be His Name, Dylan Larkin is not in the lineup.

 

[Bobby Bottle Service]

There is a lot of passing to do
Lightning plus 9
Flyers plus 9
Red wings plus 7
Isles plus 7
Caps plus 4
Devils plus 1
Pens minus 1

One team gets the top 3 in metro
And 2 get widcards


Really need 3 regulation wins vs isles and red wings and then see who is left to pass

Flyers are in free fall. I doubt they get another 5 wins this season.

Tampa has a relatively easy schedule and should grab WC1.

Red Wings are struggling and we play them 3 more times.

Caps have been playing well but have the hardest schedule remaining.

Isles have a horrible on-ice product but will take Metro 3.

Devils are struggling. Horrible D and goaltending will do that.

Pens are flat out bad and got worse after the trade deadline.

Sabres are playing as well as any time this season and can eek in if they maintain this pace and win the key games. They play every team above, some multiple times. Don't need a lot of a lot of help, but need to take care of business.

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

Jinx thread?

 

[Bobby Bottle Service]

With how they've been playing, take A and expect under 20 shots. I also wouldn't expect a bunch of high quality looks. The only thing going in their favor is Our Lord and Savior, Blessed Be His Name, Dylan Larkin is not in the lineup.

If they play like they did against EDM and generate most of their chances from the slot, we will win. 40+ shots from the point with no pressure in front of the net, we will lose.

 

[Snippit]

a lot of optimism in this thread. We all know what happens next…

 

[Bobby Bottle Service]

too early for that. We still have 2 meetings with the red wings after tonight

Agree with that.

However, if DG was going to gamble on pulling UPL in overtime and risk losing a point... Might as well do it in the 3rd and go for the RW.

 

[Chainshot]

a lot of optimism in this thread. We all know what happens next…

Thinking the same thing.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Any call-ups after the deadline btw ?

 

[Vito_81]

a lot of optimism in this thread. We all know what happens next…

Earlier in the season, of course.

But now it’s time for the great run to finish the season yet still fall short of the playoffs Sabres to take over.

 

[DapperCam]

This is a must-win game in the sense that losing moves our playoff chances from 1% to 0.1%.

Is anybody else haunted by Lyon stonewalling us in a must-win game against the Panthers last year? Hopefully history doesn’t repeat itself.

 

[Dingo44]

Is anybody else haunted by Lyon stonewalling us in a must-win game against the Panthers last year? Hopefully history doesn’t repeat itself.

I wasn't before NOW

 

[BFLO]

We need to go 14-3-0 to get to 93 points. 13-3-1 to get to 92