LGR4GM Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 Sabres take on the 5-1-0 Dallas Stars at home tonight. UPL most likely in net for Buffalo. Buffalo has the 4th worse odds of winning at just over 40% and all 32 teams play tonight. Look for the line of Quinn - Cozens - Kulich tonight as Ruff indicated this morning that he thinks they work well together. 1 Quote
Doohicksie Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 For those in the Dallas market, this game will be on the new Victory+ streaming network. Get in, losers! We're going to win a hockey game! Trap game for Dallas, we'll catch them off guard. Quote
LGR4GM Posted October 22 Author Report Posted October 22 Practice lines from yesterday: I don't care for how Ruff is treating Benson. Contrary to popular belief here, he is still driving play wherever he goes and yet gets bounced around the lineup. Quote
bob_sauve28 Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 https://winnersandwhiners.com/games/nhl/10-22-2024/dallas-stars-vs-buffalo-sabres-prediction-6634/ The Dallas Stars (5-1-0, 10 points, T-1st Central) head to Upstate New York on Tuesday for an NHL clash with the Buffalo Sabres (2-4-1, 5 points, T-6th Atlantic). Dallas is off to a strong start with five victories in six games and defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Saturday night bouncing back from their only loss, after starting the season with four consecutive wins. Buffalo defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 to snap a two-game losing skid but has lost 5 of its first to seven. Dallas will play without Matt Dumba while two otters are day-to-day. Buffalo will play without Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Jordan Greenway is questionable.' The Dallas Stars have a goals for average of 2.8 which is 22nd in the NHL while averaging 26 shots per game which is 28th. Dallas is winning 46.1% of its face-offs, which is 28th and the Dallas power play is a disappointing 29th, scoring only 11.1% of the time the Stars have the man advantage. Roope Hintz, Jason Robertson and Matt Duchene have each scored three goals to lead Dallas. Logan Stankoven is the leader in assists with seven and the points leader with seven, along with Roope Hintz (3 goals, 4 assists). Dallas has a goals against average of only 1.5, which is third best in the NHL while allowing opponents to average 29.8 shots per game which is 19th best. The Dallas penalty kill unit is second best, holding opponents scoreless 95.2% of the time the Stars are short-handed. Goalie Jake Oettinger is 4-0-0 with a 1.48 goals against average and a .953 save percentage. In four appearances, Oettinger has one shutout. Buffalo has a goals for average of 3.0 which is 17th in the NHL. The Sabres are taking an average of 26.9 shots per game which is 24th and are winning 48.4% of their face offs which is 21st. Buffalo is tied for last in the power play as the Sabres have yet to score with the man advantage. JJ Peterka and Tage Thompson are leading Buffalo in goals scored with four each. Alex Tuch is the leader in assists with 5 and points with 7. Peterka and Thompson are second in points with six apiece. Buffalo has a goals against average of 3.7, which is 26th in the NHL and is allowing an average of 30.4 shots per game which is 25th best. Buffalo's penalty kill unit is successful 72.7% of the time the Sabres are short-handed, which is 28th. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 1-2-1 with a 3.26 goals against average and .895 save percentage. Backup Devon Levi is 1-2-0 with a 3.79 GAA and .874 SV%. 2 Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 MUST WIN !! GO SABRES !! And why not ... 1 Quote
Ctaeth Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 25 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Practice lines from yesterday: I don't care for how Ruff is treating Benson. Contrary to popular belief here, he is still driving play wherever he goes and yet gets bounced around the lineup. This might just be because his style fits up and down the lineup, whereas cozens and Quinn not so much. A victim of his own versatility. Quote
Broken Ankles Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 (edited) The Sabres have lost five of the last six against the Stars. Including the debacle at home in ‘23 when they lost 10-4. I’ll be in the barn for tonight’s game. Let’s hope for a fast start. Dallas is playing Boston on Thursday, so Jake is probably sitting tonight. Take advantage of the situation. ps - Shout out to the politicians who control the meteorological conditions. 75 and sunny at the end of October? Marvelous Weather!!! Edited October 22 by Broken Ankles 6 Quote
K-9 Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 16 minutes ago, Broken Ankles said: The Sabres have lost five of the last six against the Stars. Including the debacle at home in ‘23 when they lost 10-4. I’ll be in the barn for tonight’s game. Let’s hope for a fast start. Dallas is playing Boston on Thursday, so Jake is probably sitting tonight. Take advantage of the situation. ps - Shout out the politicians who control the meteorological conditions. 75 and sunny at the end of October? Marvelous Weather!!! Is that 10-4 game the one where Granato refused to pull Comrie? Quote
matter2003 Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 26 minutes ago, Broken Ankles said: The Sabres have lost five of the last six against the Stars. Including the debacle at home in ‘23 when they lost 10-4. I’ll be in the barn for tonight’s game. Let’s hope for a fast start. Dallas is playing Boston on Thursday, so Jake is probably sitting tonight. Take advantage of the situation. ps - Shout out the politicians who control the meteorological conditions. 75 and sunny at the end of October? Marvelous Weather!!! Won't the smell be kinda awful to be watching a game there? Plus you have all that mooing and oinking from the cows and pigs. Why not just watch it in the house? 1 1 Quote
JoeSchmoe Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 1 hour ago, LGR4GM said: Practice lines from yesterday: I don't care for how Ruff is treating Benson. Contrary to popular belief here, he is still driving play wherever he goes and yet gets bounced around the lineup. His actual goal % is worst on the team despite his expected goals being one of the best. The team may be valuing actual production vs expected production. Quote
Brawndo Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 UPL indeed is in the starter’s net. Aube-Kubel is practicing in a regular jersey this AM 3 1 Quote
Broken Ankles Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 1 hour ago, K-9 said: Is that 10-4 game the one where Granato refused to pull Comrie? Yes!! Quote
Mustache of God Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 This team needs multiple wins in a row. This is a game last year that would be a guaranteed loss. Are these Sabres any different? Is tonight the night they figure out the power play? Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 3 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Benson is not on the ice this AM Traded !! 2 Quote
Pimlach Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 2 hours ago, LGR4GM said: Practice lines from yesterday: I don't care for how Ruff is treating Benson. Contrary to popular belief here, he is still driving play wherever he goes and yet gets bounced around the lineup. Does this mean Kulich and Krebs have passed Benson on the depth chart since the season started? What has Quinn done to stay ahead of Benson? Or Lafferty for that matter? Its time for Benson to get on the scoreboard and change things in the coaches eye. Quote
SwampD Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 10 minutes ago, Pimlach said: Does this mean Kulich and Krebs have passed Benson on the depth chart since the season started? What has Quinn done to stay ahead of Benson? Or Lafferty for that matter? Its time for Benson to get on the scoreboard and change things in the coaches eye. I thought Benson was nursing an injury. 2 Quote
DarthEbriate Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 2 hours ago, Doohicksie said: For those in the Dallas market, this game will be on the new Victory+ streaming network. Get in, losers! We're going to win a hockey game! Trap game for Dallas, we'll catch them off guard. --It's a trap... game! ++Next move? --Spring the trap. 1 Quote
Idemo Buffalo Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 8 game homestand. 6 points will be successful in my opinion. Getting 2 tonight would make that task a lot easier. Getting to 5-5-1 should be the goal for this 4 game homestand. Quote
OverPowerYou Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 Do we really have to watch tonight? I’ve been having a good day so far. This team is very close to being dead to me 1 Quote
Pimlach Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 12 minutes ago, SwampD said: I thought Benson was nursing an injury. Didn't know that. thanks for the update. Quote
K-9 Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 9 minutes ago, Idemo Buffalo said: 8 game homestand. 6 points will be successful in my opinion. Getting 2 tonight would make that task a lot easier. Getting to 5-5-1 should be the goal for this 4 game homestand. Since when is 6 out of 16 points successful? Quote
Pimlach Posted October 22 Report Posted October 22 1 minute ago, Brawndo said: Thanks for the clarity on this one. Makes sense and provides opportunity for others to elevate their games (that means you Quinn). Competition for ice is important. 1 Quote
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