jsb Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 VS At: KeyBank Center Television: MSG Radio: WGR 550am The Buffalo Sabres will attempt to keep their 4 game point streak going against the Calgary Flames. The Flames are led by Johnny Gaudreau, Tkachuk, Lindholm, Monahan and Dman Giordano. This will be the 3rd game in 4 days for the Flames having played Washington, Toronto last night and the Sabres tonight. Mike Smith was their winning GK against Toronto so it wouldn’t be surprising to see David Rittich in goal for them tonight. He having a 2-1 record with a 2.37 GAA and a .933 Save percentage so that isn’t necessarily a good thing for the Home team. Mike Smith has been a shell of his last years self so far this season, while Rittich has been their Ullmark playing very well in a backup role and having played 2 games in relief of Smith. The 5 leading scorers for the Sabres are in order, Skinner, Eichel, Pominville, Okposo and J.McCabe. Yes that Jake McCabe!!! Who woulda thunk it. ESPN Preview: http://www.espn.com/nhl/preview/_/gameId/401044486 Game Preview from Buffalo Digital Press Box: TONIGHT’S GAMEFLAMES at SABRES § This is the first of two meetings between the Sabres and Flames this season. § Last meeting: Calgary defeated Buffalo 5-1 in Buffalo on March 7 § Next meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 in Calgary § The Sabres are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games vs. the Flames; 8-1-1 at home. § This is the 108th game all-time between Buffalo and Calgary/Atlanta; Buffalo has a 52-37-18 series record. § The Sabres are 33-14-6 at home against the Flames all-time. THIS DAY IN SABRES HISTORY § The Sabres are 10-8-5 all-time on October 30. § October 30, 1971: Rookie forward Rick Martin picks up his first career hat trick, including two goals in a span of 1:23, as the Canucks and Sabres play to a 4-4 tie in Vancouver. § October 30, 1977: Ric Seiling scores his first Sabres goal in a 4-0 win at Montreal. § October 30, 2015: Linus Ullmark earns his first NHL win against the Philadelphia Flyers, becoming the youngest goalie (22 years, 92 days) to earn a win for the Sabres since Mika Noronen (21 years, 111 days) did so on Oct. 5, 2000 vs. Chicago. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW § The Sabres have scored at least four goals in each of their last four games. If they score four tonight, it would be the first time the team has done so in five straight games in the same season since Feb. 20 to March 2, 2007. § With a 3-0-1 record in their last four games, the Sabres are seeking their first five-game point streak since they had points in nine straight (7-0-2) from March 10 to 27, 2012. § The Flames are seeking consecutive wins in Buffalo for the first time since Jan. 27 and Dec. 8, 1991. Since those games, the Sabres are 13-2-2 at home against the Flames. The home team has won 18 of the last 22 games between these teams dating back to the 1999-00 season. § A point tonight would give the Sabres their best points percentage in a month with at least five games since March 2016. With a win, it would be the team’s best such month since April 2013. § Rasmus Ristolainen has totaled seven points (4+3) in six games against Calgary since the beginning of the 2015-16 season. § Kyle Okposo has recorded eight points (2+6) in his last eight games against the Flames. § Jack Eichel has scored in each of his last two meetings with the Flames. WHAT’S THE SKINNY? § Jeff Skinner has 12 points (6+6) in his last seven games and is currently on a five-game point streak. The streak ranks as his longest since his career-best seven-game streak from March 16 to 27, 2017. § Skinner entered play Monday tied for third in the league with 10 points (5+5) in the 12 days since the beginning of his current streak. § All of Skinner’s goals have come at even strength this season, and his six even-strength tallies tied him for sixth in the NHL entering play Monday. § In 12 career games against the Flames, Skinner has recorded 11 points (4+7), including nine points (3+6) in his last seven. WHO’S HOT? § Kyle Okposo has points in each of his last three games (3+1) and is seeking his first four-game point streak since Nov. 10 to 17, 2017. He also enters the game on his first three-game goal streak since January 2014 and is looking to extend it to four games for the first time since his career-best five-game streak from March 24 to 31, 2012. § Jason Pominville enters tonight’s game on a four-game point streak, during which he has totaled eight points (4+4) and averaged 17:17 of ice time per game. A point tonight would give him points in five straight contests for the first time since Feb. 4 to 12, 2017. § Jake McCabe has recorded seven points (1+6) in his last six games. § Jack Eichel has recorded 11 points (3+8) in his last 10 games. BUF-CGY CONNECTIONSFormer Flames: § Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill played for the Flames for parts of two seasons (1999-00, 2001-02), appearing in six games and scoring one goal. § Sabres Head Coach Phil Housley spent five seasons with the Flames (1994-96, 1998-01), playing in 328 games and scoring 238 points (50+188). Housley served as an alternate captain for the Flames during the 1995-96 season and represented the team at the 2000 NHL All-Star Game. Housley played with Flames assistant general manager Craig Conroywhile in Calgary. § Sabres assistant coach Steve Smith spent one season (1997-98) as an assistant coach for the Flames before joining their roster for the next three seasons (1998-2001), serving as the team’s captain during the 1999-00 season. In 102 games, Smith scored one goal and added 20 assists. Flames assistant general manager Craig Conroy played for the Flames when Smith was coaching/playing for the team Remember GDT rules, No new one's included No acne jokes No telling Mr. Flagg to STF..... you know the rest Logo hate was grandfathered into the rules so that's ok Please look for previous made GDT's before posting yours Must Win Please do not quote an entire obnoxiously long post (exemption this one) Please start a new thread if you want to cry some more about ROR trade LETS GO BUFFALO 2 Quote
SwampD Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 40 minutes ago, jsb said: § The Sabres are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games vs. the Flames; 8-1-1 at home. Awesome GDT! But what does this mean? Quote
inkman Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, SwampD said: Awesome GDT! But what does this mean? That historical stats mean nothing. Quote
Andrew Amerk Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 That Calgary logo is blinging. Must win. Quote
WildCard Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 Thank God it's a Tuesday. Can't wait to come home and watch this uninterrupted for once Quote
Doohicksie Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, inkman said: That historical stats mean nothing. The past is but a shadow; the future an illusion. Quote
jsb Posted October 30, 2018 Author Report Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) It means we are very good at home versus the Flames And we are less than good in Calgary but considering the teams we've fielded recently we have done well against the Flames. Series records : Buffalo Sabres(H) against Calgary Flames(A) Streaks: All games: All time : Wins : 8 games - 1983/02/18 .. 1985/02/09 Losses : 3 games - 1996/01/12 .. 1996/10/06 3 games - 1987/12/13 .. 1988/11/05 3 games - 1986/10/12 .. 1987/03/17 3 games - 1982/01/30 .. 1983/02/12 3 games - 1975/01/26 .. 1975/12/14 3 games - 1973/11/21 .. 1974/01/09 Current : Losses : 1 game - 2018/03/07 Home games: All time : Wins : 8 games - 1997/10/22 .. 2011/11/04 Losses : 3 games - 1986/10/12 .. 1987/12/13 Current : Losses : 1 game - 2018/03/07 Away games: All time : Wins : 5 games - 1976/02/13 .. 1978/03/01 Losses : 7 games - 2006/01/21 .. 2016/10/18 Current : Wins : 1 game - 2018/01/22 A L L G A M E S H O M E A W A Y P L A Y O F F S OVERALL: W-L-T Win % GFPG GAPG W-L-T Win % GFPG GAPG W-L-T Win % GFPG GAPG W-L-T Win % GFPG GAPG 52-39-16 56.1 3.5 3.1 | 33-15-5 67.0 4.0 2.8 | 19-24-11 45.4 3.0 3.4 | 0-0-0 0.0 0.0 0.0 A L L G A M E S H O M E A W A Y P L A Y O F F S DECADE: W-L-T Win % GFPG GAPG W-L-T Win % GFPG GAPG W-L-T Win % GFPG GAPG W-L-T Win % GFPG GAPG 2010's: 6-7-0 46.2 2.5 2.9 | 5-2-0 71.4 2.9 2.4 | 1-5-0 16.7 2.0 3.5 | 0-0-0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2000's: 6-4-0 60.0 2.6 2.4 | 4-0-0 100.0 3.8 2.0 | 2-4-0 33.3 1.8 2.7 | 0-0-0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1990's: 11-6-4 61.9 3.5 2.9 | 6-3-1 65.0 4.1 2.9 | 5-3-3 59.1 3.0 2.9 | 0-0-0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1980's: 17-11-4 59.4 3.9 3.3 | 12-3-1 78.1 4.5 2.3 | 5-8-3 40.6 3.3 4.3 | 0-0-0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1970's: 12-11-8 51.6 3.7 3.4 | 6-7-3 46.9 4.0 3.7 | 6-4-5 56.7 3.5 3.0 | 0-0-0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Edited October 30, 2018 by jsb Quote
WildCard Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 Flames played in Toronto last night and won 3-1 Quote
nfreeman Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 So probably Hutton in net tonight, eh? Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 Good job. I know the rules, but what the heck are those logos? The Flames is blinking, or something, and the Sabres logo is ... what? Anyway, great job on the GDT. I predict Hutton in net. I expect a very good effort and the Sabres keep Johnny Hockey of the sheet. MUST WIN!! And they will ... GO SABRES!! Quote
LTS Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 Kid's practice is 8-9pm tonight. UGH! I mean, I can watch the game at the rink, but.. ugh! Go Sabres... all that good stuff. Keep on showing. Quote
jsb Posted October 30, 2018 Author Report Posted October 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, N S said: Good job. I know the rules, but what the heck are those logos? The Flames is blinking, or something, and the Sabres logo is ... what? This is basically our Halloween Game. Soooooo we went with a colorful Calgary one and a Freddy K Sabre logo Yes I realize it's weird but just pretend My Madness is your Madness too. 1 Quote
shrader Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 21 minutes ago, N S said: I know the rules, but what the heck are those logos? The Flames is blinking, or something, and the Sabres logo is ... what? It took me a second to realize that it's the Punisher logo, but still, it looks like the Sabre logo is leaning over and bleeding. Quote
LGR4GM Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) Mike HarringtonVerified account @ByMHarrington So #Sabres are running: Skinner-Eichel-Pominville Sheary-Mittelstadt-Reinhart Thompson-Sobotka-Okposo Berglund-Larsson-Girgensons D pairs Dahlin-Ristolainen, Bogosian-Scandella, Beaulieu-Nelson. - Hutton in goal Extras: McCabe-ERod... Edited October 30, 2018 by LGR4GM 1 Quote
WildCard Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 I'm in love with that 2nd line Really wish Rodrigues was playing though. And that 3rd pair is going to get absolutely torched 1 Quote
LGR4GM Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 Dahlin and Ristolainen are paired... 1 Quote
WildCard Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 Feel like Dahlin is going to show just how bad Risto is tonight; in comparison at least Quote
elcrusho Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 I remember watching that brawl in 91' in the Aud...Good times - Audette even fought 1 Quote
LGR4GM Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, WildCard said: Feel like Dahlin is going to show just how bad Risto is tonight; in comparison at least I am waiting for that Dahlin game where he just takes over. He showed flashes last game. He would just take the puck and impose his will but it was inconsistent and I can see him playing the system and being safe. Buffalo SabresVerified account @BuffaloSabres 1m1 minute ago from morning skate. #Sabres lines: Skinner-Eichel-Pominville Thompson-Sobotka-Okposo Sheary-Mittelstadt-Reinhart Berglund-Larsson-Girgensons Elie, Rodrigues extras Dahlin-Ristolainen Scandella-Bogosian Beaulieu-Nelson Hutton, in goal Ullmark Edited October 30, 2018 by LGR4GM Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 So, we are going to see a preview of our shutdown pairing of the future? Quote
WildCard Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, N S said: So, we are going to see a preview of our shutdown pairing of the future? I think eventually Risto settles in as a solid #2 pairing guy that can drive that pair, and Dahlin gets some other d-partner to play with. Maybe Pilut or Guhle or someone else Quote
R_Dudley Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 Normally Tuesday nights early work week blahs but not when its another Hockey night in Buffalo. Its great with the way the team has been playing to be looking forward to entertaining games again. Calgary is another pretty solid team but with us being home is one we should be able to win. Come on Jack you are due for a goal and I also would like to see Reinhart start a little consecutive game scoring streak after getting his first. More lines contributing, that's what good teams do. Lets Go Buffalo and put out the Flames. Quote
Randall Flagg Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, WildCard said: I think eventually Risto settles in as a solid #2 pairing guy that can drive that pair, and Dahlin gets some other d-partner to play with. Maybe Pilut or Guhle or someone else It's hard for me to square your hatred of being out-corsi'd as a team with your unwavering belief in the guy who's consistently been the reason that happens ? 1 Quote
Doohicksie Posted October 30, 2018 Report Posted October 30, 2018 22 minutes ago, WildCard said: I'm in love with that 2nd line I'm cautiously optimistic. Quote
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