Myers Returns as Sabres Visit Carolina

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Updated: January 6, 2012

It was one small step for the Sabres on Tuesday night as they defeated Edmonton to earn two points.

“We gave Buffalo everything they could handle. It was a winnable game for us,” Oilers coach Tom Renney said. “We were very passionate, and we really tried to play within our structure. We didn’t quit, and that’s as important as anything.”

Tonight, it is one giant step as Buffalo welcomes back defenseman Tyler Myers.

Myers has played in just 15 games this season, scoring six points (2 G, 4 A), but will make his return to the blue line tonight.

This will be the third of four meetings between the teams this season. Carolina and Buffalo have already split the first two games, both by a one goal margin.

The latest meeting was a 1-0 win in favor favor of Buffalo at the RBC Center in Carolina, where Jason Pominville netted the lone goal.

Lindy Ruff stated that he intends to try and get Ryan Miller going and on a run. The Sabres netminder is 10-10-2-1 on the season with a GAA over 3.00 and a save percentage of .900.

Tonight’s faceoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Goaltenders vs. Opponent
Goaltender Record Sv % GAA Shutouts
Ryan Miller vs. CAR 11-6-0-4 .912 2.68 0
Cam Ward vs. BUF 7-6-0-2 .909 2.89 2

 

Sabres Leading Scorers:
Player GP G A PTS
Jason Pominville 39 13 27 40
Thomas Vanek 39 18 21 39
Derek Roy 39 8 16 24
Drew Stafford 38 7 15 22
Luke Adam 39 10 10 20

 

Hurricanes Leading Scorers:
Player GP G A PTS
Eric Staal 41 9 16 25
Jeff Skinner 30 12 12 24
Tuomo Ruutu 41 14 8 22
Jussi Jokinen 38 4 18 22
Chad LaRose 41 10 10 20

 

Special Teams:
Team PP Rank PK Rank
Buffalo Sabres 18.8% 14th 83.8% 10th
Carolina Hurricanes 13.6% 27th 78.2% 27th

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