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GDT #19: ISLANDERS (7-9-1) at SABRES (6-11-1) – SAT FEB 23 – 7:00PM ET – TV: MSG-B – RADIO: WGR-AM
2.21 – Sabres fail to turn the page, fall to Leafs (John Vogl – The Buffalo News)
2.21 – Islanders beat Montreal on Thomas Hickey's goal (Arthur Staple – Newsday)
2.22 – Leafs spoil Rolston’s coaching debut, down Sabres (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald)
2.22 – Players don’t give new boss much to like (Bucky Gleason – The Buffalo News)
2.22 – Sabres notebook: Porter at center of controversy (Mike Harrington – The Buffalo News)
2.22 – Ruff’s departure still stuns Sabres (Mike Harrington – The Buffalo News)
2.22 – Rolston brings new thought process to Sabres (John Vogl – The Buffalo News)
2.22 – DiPietro's waiving could be end of an era for Isles (Katie Strang – ESPN)
2.22 – Ruff expresses his gratitude to fans, players, owners (John Vogl – The Buffalo News)
2.22 – New coach, new challenge for Sabres (John Vogl – The Buffalo News)
2.23 – Ruff grateful to Sabres, plans to coach again (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald)
2.21 – Sabres fail to turn the page, fall to Leafs (John Vogl – The Buffalo News)
2.21 – Islanders beat Montreal on Thomas Hickey's goal (Arthur Staple – Newsday)
2.22 – Leafs spoil Rolston’s coaching debut, down Sabres (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald)
2.22 – Players don’t give new boss much to like (Bucky Gleason – The Buffalo News)
2.22 – Sabres notebook: Porter at center of controversy (Mike Harrington – The Buffalo News)
2.22 – Ruff’s departure still stuns Sabres (Mike Harrington – The Buffalo News)
2.22 – Rolston brings new thought process to Sabres (John Vogl – The Buffalo News)
2.22 – DiPietro's waiving could be end of an era for Isles (Katie Strang – ESPN)
2.22 – Ruff expresses his gratitude to fans, players, owners (John Vogl – The Buffalo News)
2.22 – New coach, new challenge for Sabres (John Vogl – The Buffalo News)
2.23 – Ruff grateful to Sabres, plans to coach again (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald)
BUFFALO SABRES
Projected Lineup
26 Thomas Vanek ("A") - 19 Cody Hodgson - 29 Jason Pominville ("C")
42 Nathan Gerbe - 63 Tyler Ennis - 21 Drew Stafford ("A")
9 Steve Ott - 12 Kevin Porter - 55 Jochen Hecht
82 Marcus Foligno - 25 Mikhail Grigorenko - 36 Patrick Kaleta
24 Robyn Regehr - 57 Tyler Myers
10 Christian Ehrhoff - 44 Andrej Sekera
6 Mike Weber - 52 Alexander Sulzer
30 Ryan Miller
1 Jhonas Enroth
Lineup News & Notes
Mikhail Grigorenko, Ville Leino (IR; hip), Jordan Leopold (hand) and Andrej Sekera (charley horse) were scratched
in Thursday's 3-1 loss to Toronto. Ryan Miller took a maintenance day yesterday, but will continue to start in goal
tonight. Meanwhile, Grigorenko and Sekera will return to the lineup, as TJ Brennan, Leopold and John Scott are
scratched. Leino also felt better today and skated this morning.
Weekly Transactions
Buffalo fired head coach Lindy Ruff on Wednesday, naming Ron Rolston the interim coach. They also made two
roster moves, reassigning Cody McCormick to Rochester and recalling Kevin Porter.
According to the Stats
Buffalo are averaging a league-worst 33.6 shots against per game, with Ryan Miller facing 43 shots in a 3-2 win
versus New York earlier this season, and have allowed a league-worst 28 second-period goals. Meanwhile, their
power-play has only converted 12.3 percent of its chances and is just 2-for-40 this month.
Projected Lineup
26 Thomas Vanek ("A") - 19 Cody Hodgson - 29 Jason Pominville ("C")
42 Nathan Gerbe - 63 Tyler Ennis - 21 Drew Stafford ("A")
9 Steve Ott - 12 Kevin Porter - 55 Jochen Hecht
82 Marcus Foligno - 25 Mikhail Grigorenko - 36 Patrick Kaleta
24 Robyn Regehr - 57 Tyler Myers
10 Christian Ehrhoff - 44 Andrej Sekera
6 Mike Weber - 52 Alexander Sulzer
30 Ryan Miller
1 Jhonas Enroth
Lineup News & Notes
Mikhail Grigorenko, Ville Leino (IR; hip), Jordan Leopold (hand) and Andrej Sekera (charley horse) were scratched
in Thursday's 3-1 loss to Toronto. Ryan Miller took a maintenance day yesterday, but will continue to start in goal
tonight. Meanwhile, Grigorenko and Sekera will return to the lineup, as TJ Brennan, Leopold and John Scott are
scratched. Leino also felt better today and skated this morning.
Weekly Transactions
Buffalo fired head coach Lindy Ruff on Wednesday, naming Ron Rolston the interim coach. They also made two
roster moves, reassigning Cody McCormick to Rochester and recalling Kevin Porter.
According to the Stats
Buffalo are averaging a league-worst 33.6 shots against per game, with Ryan Miller facing 43 shots in a 3-2 win
versus New York earlier this season, and have allowed a league-worst 28 second-period goals. Meanwhile, their
power-play has only converted 12.3 percent of its chances and is just 2-for-40 this month.
NEW YORK ISLANDERS
Projected Lineup
26 Matt Moulson - 91 John Tavares ("A") - 24 Brad Boyes
12 Josh Bailey - 51 Frans Nielsen - 10 Keith Aucoin
40 Michael Grabner - 16 Marty Reasoner - 21 Kyle Okposo ("A")
17 Matt Martin - 53 Casey Cizikas - 13 Colin McDonald
47 Andrew MacDonald - 3 Travis Hamonic
52 Joe Finley - 2 Mark Streit ("C")
14 Thomas Hickey - 11 Lubomir Visnovsky
20 Evgeni Nabokov
60 Kevin Poulin
Lineup News & Notes
Eric Boulton, Matt Carkner (IR; LBI), Jesse Joensuu (IR; hernia), Radek Martinek, Brian Strait (IR; ankle), Tim
Thomas (SSPD) and David Ullstrom were scratched in Thursday's 4-3 OTW over Montreal. Evgeni Nabokov will
get the start in goal for the Islanders.
Weekly Transactions
New York activated Radek Martinek off injured reserve on Monday. Rick DiPietro was placed on waivers yesterday
and has been reassigned to Bridgeport today. Kevin Poulin was recalled to be the backup goalie for tonight's game.
According to the Stats
New York's power-play has converted 33.3 percent (9-for-27) of its road opportunities.
Projected Lineup
26 Matt Moulson - 91 John Tavares ("A") - 24 Brad Boyes
12 Josh Bailey - 51 Frans Nielsen - 10 Keith Aucoin
40 Michael Grabner - 16 Marty Reasoner - 21 Kyle Okposo ("A")
17 Matt Martin - 53 Casey Cizikas - 13 Colin McDonald
47 Andrew MacDonald - 3 Travis Hamonic
52 Joe Finley - 2 Mark Streit ("C")
14 Thomas Hickey - 11 Lubomir Visnovsky
20 Evgeni Nabokov
60 Kevin Poulin
Lineup News & Notes
Eric Boulton, Matt Carkner (IR; LBI), Jesse Joensuu (IR; hernia), Radek Martinek, Brian Strait (IR; ankle), Tim
Thomas (SSPD) and David Ullstrom were scratched in Thursday's 4-3 OTW over Montreal. Evgeni Nabokov will
get the start in goal for the Islanders.
Weekly Transactions
New York activated Radek Martinek off injured reserve on Monday. Rick DiPietro was placed on waivers yesterday
and has been reassigned to Bridgeport today. Kevin Poulin was recalled to be the backup goalie for tonight's game.
According to the Stats
New York's power-play has converted 33.3 percent (9-for-27) of its road opportunities.
A/V CLUB
2.21 – Highlights of Buffalo's 3-1 loss to Toronto. <4:09>
2.21 – Ron Rolston speaks with the media following Buffalo's 3-1 loss to Toronto. <4:23>
2.21 – Highlights of the NYI's 4-3 OTW over Montreal. <4:17>
2.21 – Jack Capuano speaks with MSG following the NYI's 4-3 OTW over Montreal. <2:09>
2.22 – Lindy Ruff addresses the media at First Niagara Center. <12:14>
2.22 – Ron Rolston speaks with the media following Buffalo's practice. <9:58>
2.22 – Jason Pominville speaks with the media following Buffalo's practice. <4:19>
2.23 – Ron Rolston speaks with the media following Buffalo's morning skate. <14:02>
GAMEDAY CHAT
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2.21 – Highlights of Buffalo's 3-1 loss to Toronto. <4:09>
2.21 – Ron Rolston speaks with the media following Buffalo's 3-1 loss to Toronto. <4:23>
2.21 – Highlights of the NYI's 4-3 OTW over Montreal. <4:17>
2.21 – Jack Capuano speaks with MSG following the NYI's 4-3 OTW over Montreal. <2:09>
2.22 – Lindy Ruff addresses the media at First Niagara Center. <12:14>
2.22 – Ron Rolston speaks with the media following Buffalo's practice. <9:58>
2.22 – Jason Pominville speaks with the media following Buffalo's practice. <4:19>
2.23 – Ron Rolston speaks with the media following Buffalo's morning skate. <14:02>
GAMEDAY CHAT
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