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Someone had to do it...

If you want to see some competitive hockey before hand:

SWE vs. FIN - 2:30ET
USA vs. CZE - 7:30ET

SWE and FIN get rough when playing each other, serious national pride will be shown.

Then you can watch the Sabres and Knights.

Have a great Saturday!
 

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41 minutes ago, LTS said:

Someone had to do it...

If you want to see some competitive hockey before hand:

SWE vs. FIN - 2:30ET
USA vs. CZE - 7:30ET

SWE and FIN get rough when playing each other, serious national pride will be shown.

Then you can watch the Sabres and Knights.

Have a great Saturday!
 

The world juniors can be found on the NHL Network 📺

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This was kinda fun.  Grok game preview..

 

### Buffalo Sabres vs. Las Vegas Golden Knights Game Preview for January 4, 2025

**Matchup Overview:**
- **Teams:** Buffalo Sabres vs. Las Vegas Golden Knights
- **Venue:** T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
- **Date:** January 4, 2025
- **Time:** 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PST)
- **Broadcast:** ESPN+ / MSG-B / SCRIPPS

**Team Standings:**
- **Buffalo Sabres:** 14-20-5, 33 points, 16th in the Eastern Conference 
- **Vegas Golden Knights:** 26-9-3, 55 points, 2nd in the Western Conference

**Recent Form:**
- **Sabres:** Coming off a 6-5 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche. They've been inconsistent, going 3-7-1 in their last ten games. However, they've shown offensive prowess, averaging 4.8 goals in their last five games.
- **Golden Knights:** Following their 5-4 loss to the Boston Bruins, Vegas is eager to bounce back. They had been on a six-game winning streak before this setback but have won only four of their last ten.

**Key Players to Watch:**

- **Buffalo Sabres:**
  - **Dylan Cozens:** Has been pivotal for the Sabres with 20 points this season, including a strong record against Vegas with eight points in six career games against them.[](https://insidetherink.com/nhl-game-preview-buffalo-sabres-at-vegas-golden-knights-with-line-combinations-1-4-2025/)
  - **Alex Tuch:** Known for his performance against Vegas, having scored and assisted in recent games against them.[](https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-vs-vegas-golden-knights-game-preview-5-things-to-know-ahead-of-the-game-jordan-greenway-ukko-pekka-luukkonen)
  - **Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen:** Expected to be in goal, with a season record of 18-15-2 and a 2.46 GAA.[](https://winnersandwhiners.com/games/nhl/3-2-2024/vegas-golden-knights-vs-buffalo-sabres-prediction-4870/)

- **Las Vegas Golden Knights:**
  - **William Karlsson:** With 17 points this season, he's had a good track record against Buffalo, tallying 16 points in 20 career games.[](https://insidetherink.com/nhl-game-preview-buffalo-sabres-at-vegas-golden-knights-with-line-combinations-1-4-2025/)
  - **Logan Thompson:** Likely to start in net, aiming to stabilize the defense after a recent high-scoring game.[](https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-vegas-golden-knights-preview-lineup-starting-goalie-devon-levi-jeff-skinner-injury-update)
  - **Shea Theodore:** On a five-game point streak, contributing significantly to Vegas' offense.[](https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/how-to-watch-buffalo-sabres-vs-vegas-golden-knights-march-2-2024)

**Injuries and Lineup Notes:**
- **Sabres:** Forward Jeff Skinner is out with an upper-body injury, leading to some reshuffling in the power-play units.[](https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-vegas-golden-knights-preview-lineup-starting-goalie-devon-levi-jeff-skinner-injury-update)
- **Golden Knights:** Mark Stone is week to week with an upper-body injury, while Jack Eichel, although practicing, won't play in this game.[](https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-vs-vegas-golden-knights-game-preview-5-things-to-know-ahead-of-the-game-jordan-greenway-ukko-pekka-luukkonen)

**Strategic Analysis:**

- **Buffalo's Strategy:** The Sabres will look to leverage their recent offensive momentum. Their strategy might focus on exploiting Vegas's recent defensive vulnerabilities, especially after conceding four goals to Boston. However, they'll need to tighten up defensively to avoid another high-scoring game against them.

- **Vegas's Approach:** With key players out, the Golden Knights will rely on their depth and home-ice advantage. Their game plan will likely involve a strong start, capitalizing on their power play, and using their experience from last season's championship run to control the game's pace.

**Game Predictions:**

- **Score Prediction:** Vegas 4, Buffalo 2. The Golden Knights are expected to capitalize on their home advantage and the Sabres' defensive inconsistencies. 
- **Betting Odds:** Vegas is favored with a -1.5 spread and a money line of -192. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.[](https://insidetherink.com/nhl-game-preview-buffalo-sabres-at-vegas-golden-knights-with-line-combinations-1-4-2025/)

**Additional Notes:**

- **Historical Context:** The Sabres have had a mixed record against Vegas, with a notable win in Vegas earlier in the season where they scored four unanswered goals in the third period.[](https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-vs-vegas-golden-knights-game-preview-5-things-to-know-ahead-of-the-game-jordan-greenway-ukko-pekka-luukkonen)
- **Fan Sentiment:** Recent posts on X show anticipation for Devon Levi starting for Buffalo, which might influence line combinations and strategies.[](https://x.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1735838759529386200)

**Conclusion:**
This matchup promises excitement, with the Golden Knights looking to leverage their home-ice advantage against a Sabres team that has shown they can score but struggle with consistency. The game's outcome might hinge on goaltending and special teams' performances, making for a potentially thrilling encounter at T-Mobile Arena.

That didn’t format well!

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31 minutes ago, _Q_ said:

This was kinda fun.  Grok game preview..

 

### Buffalo Sabres vs. Las Vegas Golden Knights Game Preview for January 4, 2025

**Matchup Overview:**
- **Teams:** Buffalo Sabres vs. Las Vegas Golden Knights
- **Venue:** T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
- **Date:** January 4, 2025
- **Time:** 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PST)
- **Broadcast:** ESPN+ / MSG-B / SCRIPPS

**Team Standings:**
- **Buffalo Sabres:** 14-20-5, 33 points, 16th in the Eastern Conference 
- **Vegas Golden Knights:** 26-9-3, 55 points, 2nd in the Western Conference

**Recent Form:**
- **Sabres:** Coming off a 6-5 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche. They've been inconsistent, going 3-7-1 in their last ten games. However, they've shown offensive prowess, averaging 4.8 goals in their last five games.
- **Golden Knights:** Following their 5-4 loss to the Boston Bruins, Vegas is eager to bounce back. They had been on a six-game winning streak before this setback but have won only four of their last ten.

**Key Players to Watch:**

- **Buffalo Sabres:**
  - **Dylan Cozens:** Has been pivotal for the Sabres with 20 points this season, including a strong record against Vegas with eight points in six career games against them.[](https://insidetherink.com/nhl-game-preview-buffalo-sabres-at-vegas-golden-knights-with-line-combinations-1-4-2025/)
  - **Alex Tuch:** Known for his performance against Vegas, having scored and assisted in recent games against them.[](https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-vs-vegas-golden-knights-game-preview-5-things-to-know-ahead-of-the-game-jordan-greenway-ukko-pekka-luukkonen)
  - **Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen:** Expected to be in goal, with a season record of 18-15-2 and a 2.46 GAA.[](https://winnersandwhiners.com/games/nhl/3-2-2024/vegas-golden-knights-vs-buffalo-sabres-prediction-4870/)

- **Las Vegas Golden Knights:**
  - **William Karlsson:** With 17 points this season, he's had a good track record against Buffalo, tallying 16 points in 20 career games.[](https://insidetherink.com/nhl-game-preview-buffalo-sabres-at-vegas-golden-knights-with-line-combinations-1-4-2025/)
  - **Logan Thompson:** Likely to start in net, aiming to stabilize the defense after a recent high-scoring game.[](https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-vegas-golden-knights-preview-lineup-starting-goalie-devon-levi-jeff-skinner-injury-update)
  - **Shea Theodore:** On a five-game point streak, contributing significantly to Vegas' offense.[](https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/how-to-watch-buffalo-sabres-vs-vegas-golden-knights-march-2-2024)

**Injuries and Lineup Notes:**
- **Sabres:** Forward Jeff Skinner is out with an upper-body injury, leading to some reshuffling in the power-play units.[](https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-vegas-golden-knights-preview-lineup-starting-goalie-devon-levi-jeff-skinner-injury-update)
- **Golden Knights:** Mark Stone is week to week with an upper-body injury, while Jack Eichel, although practicing, won't play in this game.[](https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-vs-vegas-golden-knights-game-preview-5-things-to-know-ahead-of-the-game-jordan-greenway-ukko-pekka-luukkonen)

**Strategic Analysis:**

- **Buffalo's Strategy:** The Sabres will look to leverage their recent offensive momentum. Their strategy might focus on exploiting Vegas's recent defensive vulnerabilities, especially after conceding four goals to Boston. However, they'll need to tighten up defensively to avoid another high-scoring game against them.

- **Vegas's Approach:** With key players out, the Golden Knights will rely on their depth and home-ice advantage. Their game plan will likely involve a strong start, capitalizing on their power play, and using their experience from last season's championship run to control the game's pace.

**Game Predictions:**

- **Score Prediction:** Vegas 4, Buffalo 2. The Golden Knights are expected to capitalize on their home advantage and the Sabres' defensive inconsistencies. 
- **Betting Odds:** Vegas is favored with a -1.5 spread and a money line of -192. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.[](https://insidetherink.com/nhl-game-preview-buffalo-sabres-at-vegas-golden-knights-with-line-combinations-1-4-2025/)

**Additional Notes:**

- **Historical Context:** The Sabres have had a mixed record against Vegas, with a notable win in Vegas earlier in the season where they scored four unanswered goals in the third period.[](https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-vs-vegas-golden-knights-game-preview-5-things-to-know-ahead-of-the-game-jordan-greenway-ukko-pekka-luukkonen)
- **Fan Sentiment:** Recent posts on X show anticipation for Devon Levi starting for Buffalo, which might influence line combinations and strategies.[](https://x.com/BuffaloSabres/status/1735838759529386200)

**Conclusion:**
This matchup promises excitement, with the Golden Knights looking to leverage their home-ice advantage against a Sabres team that has shown they can score but struggle with consistency. The game's outcome might hinge on goaltending and special teams' performances, making for a potentially thrilling encounter at T-Mobile Arena.

That didn’t format well!


Replete with errors. Jeff Skinner?   UPLs record is wrong?   Cozens pivotal play?   Levi starting for Buffalo?  

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Eichwalker smiles. "I'm happy for you, my Master. And for Reino Samidala. And Rodrigster (Kitster, look him up). And even Kulikov (unnamed, probably a Bravo Pilot. Bravo 77."

A shadow appears, growing, behind Eichwalker. "I sense something. A presence I haven't felt since..."

Eichwalker turns slowly. Before him stands the Son of Ben.

Benson reaches up and rubs his glove in Eichwalker's face, saying, "Hello there."

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32 minutes ago, Pimlach said:


Replete with errors. Jeff Skinner?   UPLs record is wrong?   Cozens pivotal play?   Levi starting for Buffalo?  

Looks like Grok had a hard time keeping the info tied to the current time period.

 

Levi was called up to start against Vegas last month for example.

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2 hours ago, Porous Five Hole said:

The world juniors can be found on the NHL Network 📺

I guess if you like good hockey.  We can’t watch our prospects with any hope of them being successful NHL players.  

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MGM rewards had multiple comps this weekend and tick pick prices seemed reasonable for tonight’s game.  Still can’t justify a last minute drive through the desert to see this team.  Probably will watch the last two periods after the Bengals/Steelers game. 

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But I’m sure there will be something positive that happens with the Sabres during the game 🙄.
Angry Inside Out GIF by Disney Pixar

I’m tired of looking for positives. The only positives I want to see is in the standings since we haven’t seen that in, what will be, 14 years.  
 

I want them to lose the rest of the season. They don’t deserve to win anymore games

 

PHEW!  I needed that vent  I feel better now  it’s still nice to see them win but it’s a moot point. Their psyche is shot because of all the losing  

 

 

 

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