IT'S GAME DAY: Buffalo Sabres (9-9-2) @ New Jersey Devils (8-9-1) Sat 7pm MSG, ESPN+

[HOUSE]

Head-to-Head

This will be the second of three meetings between the Devils and Sabres this season. In the first game on Oct. 27, the Devils won 5-4 at home. Erik Haula scored twice while Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, and Alexander Holtz added one each. Vitek Vanecek saved 23 of the 27 shots he faced from Buffalo. J.J. Peterka, Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, Dylan Cozens each scored a goal in the late-Oct. Game.

The final of three games between the Devils and Sabres this season will be on Mar. 29 in Buffalo

Devils bring 3-game losing streak into match up with the Sabres

Lineups

https://www.nhl.com/news/buffalo-sabres-new-jersey-devils-game-preview-november-25

https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-vs-sabres-11-25-23-game-preview

  

Edited November 25, 2023 by Shoot da Puck

[bob_sauve28]

Let's keep them down. Need a win to keep moving on up. 

Devils seem like the fastest team we have played against 

[steveoath]

 

Onward to victory

[Stoner]

There have been many heroes in SabreSpace history. GODD and yours truly of course. Shoot da Puck and his bold, futuristic GDT subject line format could join this pantheon of greatness with a win tonight.

[Zamboni]

Back to clenched fists, yelling at clouds, DG/KA sucks and fire everybody.

 

Devils … 4

Sabres … 2

 

Benson, JJ, or Joker with a goal 

 

 

It would be a terrific boost to win this one!

[Buffalonill]

I would like to see rosen with  Benson that be a fun combination 

[Mustache of God]

More than one win in a row would be good to see.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

MUST WIN !!

GO SABRES !!

SAY HELLO TO JIMMY !!

SWORDS ...

 

[pastajoe]

1 hour ago, Buffalonill said:

I would like to see rosen with  Benson that be a fun combination 

They’ll probably stick him on the 4th line with Okposo. 🙄

[Gatorman0519]

The Devils will be desperate tonight. Hit them quick and make them doubt. 

[HOUSE]

[Taro T]

Comrie played very well against them until he went out injured.  Would give him tonight's game, UPL the Rags game, and Levi the Blues game.

C'mon boys, get back above 0.500 again tonight.  Play like you did in the 3rd yesterday and it's extremely doable.

[Crusader1969]

Big big game. 
 

let's keep the train a rolling !!!

[French Collection]

1 hour ago, Gatorman0519 said:

The Devils will be desperate tonight. Hit them quick and make them doubt. 

At least Krebs would have someone to work with.

[Zamboni]

Who’s in net tonight? Comrie?

[Taro T]

20 minutes ago, Zamboni said:

Who’s in net tonight? Comrie?

Granato didn't say last night.  Considering he was playing well in the earlier game before going out injured and he has a history with them (and Granato loves to let guys play against their old teams) that is a good assumption.

[Pimlach]

I can barely remember Comrie’s last game. 
 

The time is now to start winning.  It’s a back to back.   Last nights third period level of play has to happen in the first and second.  

Edited November 25, 2023 by Pimlach

[HOUSE]

I am hoping for FISTACUFFS

 

[French Collection]

8 minutes ago, Shoot da Puck said:

I am hoping for FISTACUFFS

 

Clifton would be the only guy I can see doing it since they have extra D. Definite no for Cozens and Tuch.

[That Aud Smell]

1 hour ago, Taro T said:

C'mon boys, get back above 0.500 again tonight. 

They’d need to win 3 straight - starting tonight - to be above the only .500 mark that matters.

Let’s Go, Buffalo! 

Ooh Ah!
 

[Norcal]

Eric Comrie Revenge Game!!!!

Let's GO Boys!!!!

[bob_sauve28]

 

https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/sabres-try-to-pick-up-points-in-their-fourth-straight-game

Victor Olofsson is heating up and it’s because he’s seemed to improve his overall game lately. It’s translated into two goals and four assists for six points in five games.

Peyton Krebs only has one point all season, but he was easily Buffalo’s best player on Friday. He was flying and he along with Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons were hard on pucks, creating offense and spending most of their night in the offensive zone.

Jordan Greenway missed the game due to injury and Girgensons left the game with an injury and never returned. 

Goaltending has been a huge issue for Lindy Ruff’s crew this year. Vitek Vanecek will likely be between the pipes. He’s 7-5-0 with a 3.43 goals against and .886 save percentage. New Jersey is 29th in the league in goals against.

One thing the Sabres don’t want to do is take penalties because the Devils have the top power play in the league at 36.5%.

 

 

[Wyldnwoody44]

I've been drinking since 9am🍻😳🤣, it's friendsgiving and my Bday, so this will be on in the background as I will have a  bunch of people over, got a turkey in the oven, and I brined one that's in the smoker. Anyone near Ellicottville or Allegany, stop up 😉

[French Collection]

I hope their youth serves them well for this back to back game. Everyone on D other than Dahlin should be able to go harder.

Rosen played last night but the adrenaline should be flowing.

Cozens will be incrementally better and Krebs’ hustle will translate to a point.
 

I still don’t like VO but if he can produce while others aren’t, he can stay, for a bit longer. I definitely don’t see a path for him to get an extension so we’ll see where things stand at the deadline.

Let’s go Buffalo!

2 minutes ago, Wyldnwoody44 said:

I've been drinking since 9am🍻😳🤣, it's friendsgiving and my Bday, so this will be on in the background as I will have a  bunch of people over, got a turkey in the oven, and I brined one that's in the smoker. Anyone near Ellicottville or Allegany, stop up 😉

Happy Birthday! Enjoy.

[Broken Ankles]

 

1 hour ago, bob_sauve28 said:

 

https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/sabres-try-to-pick-up-points-in-their-fourth-straight-game

Victor Olofsson is heating up and it’s because he’s seemed to improve his overall game lately. It’s translated into two goals and four assists for six points in five games.

Peyton Krebs only has one point all season, but he was easily Buffalo’s best player on Friday. He was flying and he along with Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons were hard on pucks, creating offense and spending most of their night in the offensive zone.

Jordan Greenway missed the game due to injury and Girgensons left the game with an injury and never returned. 

Goaltending has been a huge issue for Lindy Ruff’s crew this year. Vitek Vanecek will likely be between the pipes. He’s 7-5-0 with a 3.43 goals against and .886 save percentage. New Jersey is 29th in the league in goals against.

One thing the Sabres don’t want to do is take penalties because the Devils have the top power play in the league at 36.5%.

 

 

  Krebs wasn’t even the best player on his line.  Kyle had a good game (finally) followed by Gus and then Peyton. As evidenced by his time with players other than Z and KO (Natural Stat Trick) below.  And when you look at the replay of Kyle’s goal, Krebs stick is not even on the ice when the puck is deflected by Karlsson. Meaning he didn’t even have the awareness to get in a position to attempt a high danger chance.  
  Tuch was by far the best player, followed by Skinner and then EJ.  Honorable mentions to UPL, Cozens and Kyle.  
 

Edited November 25, 2023 by Broken Ankles
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