Sabres Vs. Maple Leafs 2/16/20 Preview



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    It's one of the most storied rivalries in Hockey;  The Toronto Maple Leafs & The Buffalo Sabres. Tonight, another chapter is added when the puck drops at 7:00 PM on Buffalo's  home ice. 
  Going into the game most eyes are on Buffalo's net.  Buffalo News reported that 34 year old goaltender Carter Hutton's status is unknown going into tonight's game.  Hutton didn't work out with the team on Saturday due to what team officials called "maintenance".   Rochester's Andrew Hammond has been called up to the main roster to add depth and options in the goalie position. 
   Diebytheblade.com points out that this game has playoff significance even though both teams are unlikely Stanley Cup Contenders.  The Sabres are a playoff longshot at this point, while Toronto is very much in the hunt for a playoff spot with every game carrying a do or die feel.   A win for Buffalo tonight along with an Avalanche win when they play Tampa bay tomorrow night  puts Colorado one point behind Toronto in the playoff hunt.   
   Statistically there is no favorite in tonight's game.  The  Sabres and Leafs have amassed a record or 1-1-1 in their last three meetings.  Tonight's game is the 4th and final time they will square off in the regular season.  Catch the game live on 98 Rocks. Listen worldwide and online at www.98rockswqrs.com 

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