GDT: Kracken at your Buffalo Sabres—4pm Eastern—MSG, ESPN+, and WGR 550

[Porous Five Hole]

I’m stuck at BNA waiting for my parents to arrive to then drive home to Rochester. So, I had some time. 

The Sabres (16-21-5) open a three-game homestand against the Seattle Kraken (17-22-3) at 4 p.m. on Saturday. It will be Kids Takeover Day at KeyBank Center, with young fans assuming roles such as junior reporter, in-arena host, and more.

Mattias Samuelsson remained absent from the Buffalo Sabres’ practice at KeyBank Center on Friday due to an illness and is not expected to play against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, coach Lindy Ruff said.

Beck Malenstyn, who has missed the past two games, was back on the ice for practice but remains questionable for Saturday’s game.

“I would say low on energy,” Ruff said. “Got to make a decision on him.”

If Malenstyn does remain out against the Kraken, the Sabres could opt to stick with the 11-forward, seven-defenseman lineup that played in Ottawa on Saturday.

The benefit of the 11-7 split, Ruff explained, is extra minutes for the middle-six forwards – which can lead to more of a rhythm in their game.

Go Sabres ⚔️

[steveoath]

I don’t think you change it up. 
 

[PerreaultForever]

Fast team but struggles to score. Even game.