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This is a Free #NHL play on the Buffalo #Sabres +1.5.
(NHL) Buffalo vs. Arizona,
03/30/2015 6:00 PM, Score: 4 - 1
Point Spread: 1.50 | -175.00 Buffalo (Away)
Result: Win
Point Spread: 1.50 | -175.00 Buffalo (Away)
Result: Win
This is a Free #NHL play on the Buffalo #Sabres +1.5.
These two teams met in Buffalo last week, in a historical game that will always be remembered for the fact that Buffalo fans cheered when Arizona scored the overtime winner. That all but sealed up the top draft lottery spot for the Sabres, who many feel have been tanking to get Connor McDavid. Starting backup goaltender Matthew Hackett in that game was certainly an indication that the Sabres had very little interest in winning. Hackett is 0-4 with a 4.42 GAA this season, and he was pulled after surrendering three goals on 10 shots in a loss at Colorado on Saturday.
The Sabres rallied to score three goals in the third period of that game, but Anders Lindback allowed two more goals on just a dozen shots. We are likely to see Lindback get the start in the rematch tonight, and I wouldn't be surprised to see the Sabres go all out for a win here. Arizona is a huge favorite in this game, despite the fact that goaltender Mike Smith is still on pace to break a 20 year old record for the most losses by a starting goaltender. Arizona has lost seven straight on home ice, and 16 of it's last 17 in Glendale.
These teams have played close games in recent meetings, with four of the last five decided by one goal, and three of those requiring overtime. The Sabres have actually won four straight visits to Arizona.
Take BUF +1.5
GL,
Jesse Schule
These two teams met in Buffalo last week, in a historical game that will always be remembered for the fact that Buffalo fans cheered when Arizona scored the overtime winner. That all but sealed up the top draft lottery spot for the Sabres, who many feel have been tanking to get Connor McDavid. Starting backup goaltender Matthew Hackett in that game was certainly an indication that the Sabres had very little interest in winning. Hackett is 0-4 with a 4.42 GAA this season, and he was pulled after surrendering three goals on 10 shots in a loss at Colorado on Saturday.
The Sabres rallied to score three goals in the third period of that game, but Anders Lindback allowed two more goals on just a dozen shots. We are likely to see Lindback get the start in the rematch tonight, and I wouldn't be surprised to see the Sabres go all out for a win here. Arizona is a huge favorite in this game, despite the fact that goaltender Mike Smith is still on pace to break a 20 year old record for the most losses by a starting goaltender. Arizona has lost seven straight on home ice, and 16 of it's last 17 in Glendale.
These teams have played close games in recent meetings, with four of the last five decided by one goal, and three of those requiring overtime. The Sabres have actually won four straight visits to Arizona.
Take BUF +1.5
GL,
Jesse Schule
