Bill Hoppe
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Lindy Ruff expects Zach Benson to play tomorrow. UPL and Jordan Greenway, of course, need more time. #Sabres
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Sabres stretchin’.
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Lines and pairings:

Benson-Thompson-Tuch
Zucker-McLeod-Doan
Quinn-Krebs-Danforth
Dunne-Kozak-Malenstyn
Greenway-Kulich-Geertsen

Byram-Dahlin
Power-Timmins
Bryson-Johnson
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is staying out for practice.
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There’s Zach Benson wearing a full “fishbowl” shield. #Sabres
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Jordan Greenway has joined them.
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen taking some shots prior to practice. #Sabres
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“He’s here right now, and we’ll see how it goes.”

#Buffalo #Sabres D prospect Radim Mrtka is in #Rochester adjusting to the rigors of pro hockey w/the #Amerks.

Could he stay? If keeps performing like he did in his debut Friday, he just might.

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Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka quickly impressing with Rochester Amerks - Buffalo Hockey Beat
The Americans threw rookie Radim Mrtka headfirst into the fray against a Marlies team loaded with veterans, playing him big minutes alongside Jack Rathbone.
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Sabres challenging for offside.
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Martin Necas scores at 7:36 to make it 4-1.
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Sabres down 3-1 after two periods but outshooting the Avs 24-23.
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Now Nathan MacKinnon scores four-on-four at 11:59.
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Alex Tuch given an AWFUL embellishment penalty.
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After the Sabres had the puck in the Colorado zone for probably close to a minute, Cale Makar scores for the Avs at 4:32.
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Sabres and Avs tied at 1 after one period. Sabres have a 12-10 shot advantage.