Game #61
Buffalo Sabres (17-38-5) at
Columbus Blue Jackets (26-28-4)
Two Questions
1. Will Zadorov return to the lineup, or have to wait?
The young defenseman came out with a nice apology for his suspension, but Ted Nolan said he was happy with how his defenders played against Nashville. Will Zadorov return to his pairing with Rasmus Ristolainen, or will Nolan stick with the pairings that held the Predators scoreless for 55 minutes?
2. When will Michal Neuvirth’s hot streak end?
Over his last five games, Neuvirth has a save percentage upwards of .950. That won’t last forever, and Nolan said yesterday, “We’re going to ride that horse until we see some tiredness come in.” It’s Neuvirth’s sixth game in a row – will tonight be the night?
Projected BUF lines
Stewart – Girgensons – Ennis
Moulson – Mitchell – Gionta
Foligno – Flynn – Deslauriers
Hodgson – Ellis – Larsson
Benoit – Bogosian
McCabe – Ristolainen
Pysyk – Meszaros
Goal: Michal Neuvirth