GDT: Buffalo at NJ, 7 pm ET 4/21/22, MSG & WGR

[Doohicksie]

No ESPN+ exclusive or NHL Network weirdness tonight, just a normal MSG game.

Would it be too presumptuous to call this a "trap game" with the Devils?  I could see where the Sabres might look past this Hughes-less squad, but they beat VGK on Monday largely on the merits of a 42-save performance by Andrew Hammond in goal.

Hopefully a good Power surge will be enough to overcome the Devils.

GO SABRES

Edited April 21, 2022 by Doohickie

[K-9]

While I don’t believe in the concept of “trap” games, I do believe in rustiness after several days off. We have not looked sharp coming off several days rest on some occasions this season. I won’t be surprised if we look flat coming out of the gate tonight and I think we will need some good net minding until we knock off the rust.

[Taro T]

Fully expect a slow start, but if Tokarski (presuming Anderson gets the Saturday matinee start) and keep them in it until they get their legs back, they should be OK.

A win won't seal the Sabres finishing ahead of them (tiebreakers might say otherwise, haven't checked them) but Joisey would have to win out & the Sabres lose out for Joisey to catch them if Buffalo wins tonight.  (They likely wouldn't catch 'em anyway, but this W would essentially seal that.)

[That Aud Smell]

Mopped Wren.

Let's go, Buffalo!

[WhenWillItEnd66]

Radio Only for me....... All Ranger, Isles, and Devils games blacked out for me. Let's go Buffalo!!!

[nucci]

2 hours ago, Doohickie said:

No ESPN+ or NHL Network weirdness tonight, just a normal MSG game.

Would it be too presumptuous to call this a "trap game" with the Devils?  I could see where the Sabres might look past this Hughes-less squad, but they beat VGK on Monday largely on the merits of a 42-save performance by Andrew Hammond in goal.

Hopefully a good Power surge will be enough to overcome the Devils.

GO SABRES

we're not there yet and have no right to have a trap game...having said that, trap games are not a thing

[SwampD]

This is where I’m supposed to bitch about the stupid NHL and how they make it so hard to watch games and because I don’t pay for MSG, I have to go to my friend’s house to see the game so I will probably miss this one. Right?

Stupid NHL.

meh, I’ll get over it.

[Stads]

Mammary Wishlist

Let's send these Devils back to the depths of hell!!

[Pimlach]

This is not a trap game, both teams are out of it. 

I am so happy no one is posting that we should lose and try to get a "better" draft pick.  

We should be well rested, ready to play, and we should beat NJ.   As usual, it probably depends on what kind of goaltending we get.  

 

Go Sabres - Muscle Weight.  

 

 

[dudacek]

Tage hatty and an assist on Power's 1st.

[French Collection]

Devils just beat the vaunted Knights of Las Vegas. Thanks boys.

Let’s whoop them in their own barn and send their fans home knowing our rebuild is bearing fruit.

I want 2 more points from Dahlin and Power’s first goal. Maybe Tage can tease 40.

Let’s go Buffalo.

[sweetlou]

I think a nice 5-3 win on the road would be good.

Tage x2, Skinner, Power, Asplund

[Zamboni]

• This is the third and final meeting between the Sabres and Devils this season. 
• Last meeting: New Jersey defeated Buffalo 4-3 in Buffalo on Dec. 29. 
• The Sabres are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games against the Devils; 4-5-1 on the road. 

• This is the 170th game all-time between Buffalo and New Jersey; Buffalo has an 82-59-28 series record. 
• The Sabres are 38-29-16 on the road against the Devils all-time. 

• The Sabres have earned at least a point in four of their last five games in New Jersey (3-1-1). 

• Since March 27, the Sabres' power play ranks first in the NHL at 41.2 percent (14-for-34). 
• Buffalo has scored a goal on six of its 12 power plays over the team's last four games. 

[steveoath]

Ooo a game tonight. Cool. Mopeds Wobble.

Boo Devils, Yay Sabres.

[LGR4GM]

Appears Samuelsson will play with Anderson in net so I think if we want to be serious about things being different, you have to win. 

[Mustache of God]

Power with a goal tonight.

[thewookie1]

29 minutes ago, Mustache of God said:

Power with a goal tonight.

Thought you said Power “in” goal tonight and got very concerned

[Sabel79]

8 minutes ago, thewookie1 said:

Thought you said Power “in” goal tonight and got very concerned

Ralph Kruger got fired, otherwise I would be too.

[Stads]

I can't remember the last time a GDT didn't make it to at least page 2 before puck drop. The opponent is pretty boring I guess

 

[That Aud Smell]

3 hours ago, Mustache of God said:

Power with a goal tonight.

It’s been coming. He’s frisky.

[bunomatic]

15 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said:

It’s been coming. He’s frisky.

Ahem. Thats what she said.

[Spoonman]

9 hours ago, Doohickie said:

No ESPN+ or NHL Network weirdness tonight, just a normal MSG game.

Would it be too presumptuous to call this a "trap game" with the Devils?  I could see where the Sabres might look past this Hughes-less squad, but they beat VGK on Monday largely on the merits of a 42-save performance by Andrew Hammond in goal.

Hopefully a good Power surge will be enough to overcome the Devils.

GO SABRES

Game is showing on Espen plus…..

[LGR4GM]

Hammond is indeed the starter

[Doohicksie]

2 minutes ago, Spoonman said:

Game is showing on Espen plus…..

Right, but it's not an ESPN+ exclusive game.

[Norcal]

Lets GO Boys!!!!

Time to spank your former backup Craigy!!!!