DarthEbriate

Since the first game of the season I've most impressed that he always knows where the puck is. He needs a lot of functional/core strength to help with jam and board work, but his vision is amazing and his awareness lets him win so many puck battles already. STL got the matchup they want, the Kyrou line vs. the Kids. Kids survive. Thanks, UPL!

Uncle Owen! Uncle Owen! Aunt Beru says if you score a goal, be sure it's a tap-in.

Tage curled and Parayko was able to close the distance and deflect. Otherwise that's another fantastic opportunity. And a bad turnover gives the Blues a chance, but UPL's shields are too strong for those blasters.

UPL wins vs. the 3 on 1. Nice! That UPL's operational.

Yikes! UPL... switch your deflectors on: double front.

This is what last night could have looked like for the Stars after uncovered slot defense... but... you know, with Binnington instead of Anderson as the goalie.

Wooooooo! Woooooooo! My animals are worried.

Wooooooo!

Now... release your anger. No other NHL team wanted you. Only your hatred can help the Amerks break out of their funk and make your 'Stroka the unquestioned first call-up back to the big squad.

The Blues have activated Tarasenko and Krug off of IR and they will dress tonight. In a corresponding move, they've placed Buchnevich on IR. Roope Hintz looked pretty darn good in his first game back last night for the Stars, but hopefully Tarasenko and Krug look much rustier. Definitely an injection of talent and hope for their squad.

And St Louis coming off 2 rest days, closing out a 7-game homestand. Their season is hanging by a thread despite being in a very congested Central (only 5 points separate teams 3 MIN- 6 STL) but unlike the Sabres, the Blues don't have the games in hand vs. their competitors. The Blues need this game. Which will make it all the merrier when the Blues can't handle Buffalo's speed and lose 5-3 (after the Sabres enter the third up 4-1).

Central Road Trip (opposition standings within their division): 1st place DAL: W 6th place STL: 2nd place WPG: 3rd place MIN: And then follow that up with Metro-leading Carolina. Tonight is a good start.

Well... one of these happened. Gotta throw a lot of predictions out there.

Unnnnlimmmmited Powwwwwweerrrrrr!

For his sake and this road trip, I hope Tager buries one in OT.

Let's go pick up some power converters.

Dang. Pavelski was waiting for that one to come around the boards.

Unless you're already seeing the future.

VO just waiting in his office, taking calls.

Always 2 there are.

Are they back to 2 refs on the ice yet? The one needed some stitches.

It doesn't matter that the Sabres' youthful centers aren't so great at faceoffs if you never get a whistle.

And even since 12/29 when the 7s line was put together. An even third line will do just fine if the top 2 lines are performing.

Exactly. Clean up the garbage turnovers, make the first pass, and leave the Stars forecheckers in the dust and skate them into oblivion.