Sabres/Kings Preview

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Updated: October 8, 2011

Celebrating his awesomeness.

The Sabres look to go to 2-0 against the Los Angeles Kings, in Berlin, Germany, this afternoon.

The Sabres are coming off a dominant 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks just one day ago. A victory which saw an excellent game from forward Thomas Vanek (2 goals, 1 assist), forward Jason Pominville (1 goal, 2 assists) and forward Luke Adam (2 assists).

The Sabres are looking to start off the season fast after suffering through a horrible October, just a season ago. This game against the Kings is also the Sabres’ first set of back-to-back games that they will play this year. Just like last season, the Sabres lead the NHL in back-to-back games played.

The Kings are coming off of a 3-2 overtime victory against the New Y0rk Rangers in Berlin. Jack Johnson was the man of the hour in the Kings’ first game as he scored the game-winning goal 4:08 into overtime.

The Kings will be taking on the Sabres for the first time with their new offseason acquisitions, forwards Mike Richards and Simon Gagne. The Kings will also be looking to start a season 2-0 for the first time since the 1999-2000 season.

Today’s game is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. EST

Goaltenders:
Goaltender Record Sv % GAA Shutouts
Ryan Miller vs. LAK 3-1-1 .929 2.44 1
Jonathan Quick vs. BUF 2-0-0 .889 2.54 0

 

Sabres Leading Scorers 
Player GP G A P
Jason Pominville 1 1 2 3
Thomas Vanek 1 2 1 3
Luke Adam 1 0 2 2

 

Kings Leading Scorers 
Player GP G A P
Mike Richards 1 1 1 2
Anze Kopitar 1 1 1 2
Justin Williams 1 0 1 1

 

Last 5 Meetings:
Date Matchup Result
Nov 19, 2010 Buffalo 4, Los Angeles 2 Win
Jan 21, 2010 Los Angeles 4, Buffalo 3 Shootout Loss
Dec 19, 2008 Buffalo 5, Los Angeles 0 Win
Dec 6, 2007 Los Angeles 8, Buffalo 2 Loss
Jan 14, 2006 Buffalo 10, Los Angeles 1 Win

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Bill Howard via Facebook
October 8, 2011 1:07 PM

LET’S GO BUFFALO!

Bill Howard via Facebook
October 8, 2011 1:07 PM

LET’S GO BUFFALO!

Bill Howard via Facebook
October 8, 2011 1:07 PM

LET’S GO BUFFALO!

October 8, 2011 1:05 PM

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