The Rangers are back at it tonight against Buffalo, and this has the potential to be a barn burner. Buffalo scores a ton, but also gives up a ton. The Rangers score a ton, and while they don’t necessarily give up a lot of goals, that’s mostly due to Igor Shesterkin. They have been giving up a good amount of chances and need to shore up their defense process without relying on goaltending.
While the Rangers are clearly the better team, they have the chance to outscore teams that give them space. They are a dangerous team with a blue line that can move the puck and beat the Rangers forecheck. If that happens, this could be a boat race.
Sabres Lines
JJ Peterka-Tage Thompson-Alex Tuch
Zach Benson-Dylan Cozens-Jack Quinn
Jordan Greenway-Ryan McLeod-Jason Zucker
Beck Malenstyn-Peyton Krebs-Sam Lafferty
Rasmus Dahlin-Bowen Byram
Owen Power-Jacob Bryson
Dennis Gilbert-Connor Clifton
UP Luukkonen gets the start.
Rangers Lines
Artemi Panarin-Mika Zibanejad-Alexis Lafreniere
Will Cuylle-Vincent Trocheck-Reilly Smith
Chris Kreider-Filip Chytil-Kaapo Kakko
Adam Edstrom-Sam Carrick-Jimmy Vesey
Ryan Lindgren-Adam Fox
K’Andre Miller-Jacob Trouba
Zac Jones-Braden Schneider
Igor Shesterkin gets the start.
Crazy Prediction: The Rangers score at all strengths
Game time is 7pm.
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