Sharpen Up: April 4, 2018

The Sabres will close out the home portion of their 2017-18 schedule tonight with a match against the Ottawa Senators. Faceoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
It's also Fan Appreciation Night presented by ADPRO Sports. In addition to great prizes that will be awarded to fans throughout the night, everyone in attendance will receive a Dominik Hasek bobblehead courtesy of KeyBank.
If you're unable to join us tonight, tune in to the GMC Game Night pregame show starting at 7 on MSG. RJ and Rayzor will call the action just after 7 on MSG and WGR 550.
Here's what you need to know.

Tonight's matchup

The Sabres did not take the ice yesterday following their loss in Toronto on Monday. But that doesn't mean there's no news to report. The team recalled forwards Alexander Nylander and Kevin Porter from the Rochester Americans yesterday afternoon.
Both Nylander (6'1", 192 lbs., 3/2/1998) and Porter (6'0", 190 lbs., 3/12/1986) are joining the Sabres for the first time this season.
Buffalo's first-round pick (8th overall) in the 2016 NHL Draft, Nylander recorded one assist in four games for the Sabres after making his NHL debut last season. Currently in his second pro season, the Calgary, Alberta native has 54 points (17+37) in 113 career games for the Amerks, including eight points (2+6) in his last eight contests.
Signed by Buffalo on July 1, Porter currently ranks third among Rochester skaters with 40 points (16+24) in 64 games this season. The Detroit, Michigan native has totaled 58 points (29+29) in 249 career NHL games and added 290 points (111+179) in 421 career AHL games.
And from the Game Notes…

What you need to know about Fan Appreciation Night

As part of giveaways at the game, KeyBank will provide every fan in attendance with a Dominik Hasek bobblehead as they enter the arena. Hasek was chosen as the bobblehead giveaway by a fan vote earlier this season.
Other team sponsors will be providing additional prizes for Lucky Row Giveaways, including (716) Food and Sport, Healthy Scratch, Moe's Southwest Grill, Perry's Ice Cream, Tim Hortons, Wegmans, and La Nova, who will provide an entire section with a voucher for a free pizza. In addition, KeyBank has invited former KeyBank Money Minute contestants to attend the game and participate in a random drawing to win $5,000.
The fan-favorite Jersey Off My Back giveaway will also make its return to Fan Appreciation Night in 2018, with Sabres players presenting their game-worn, Winter Classic-themed jerseys to select season ticket holders after the game.
The winner of the Fan of the Year Award, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, will be part of a ceremonial faceoff prior to the game. Winners of this season's player awards will also be announced as part of the pregame ceremony. Awards will include Sabres Foundation Man of the Year presented by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Unsung Hero presented by Labatt Blue, Rookie of the Year presented by Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort and Most Valuable Player presented by KeyBank.
The Sabres have also teamed with Moe's Southwest Grill to allow fans to choose the Moe's Hot Players for the final home game of the season. We'll reveal those players later today on our social media accounts.
During the game, fans will be able to purchase hot dogs, soft pretzels, popcorn tubs and Sabres souvenir cups with soda for just $3 each. Additionally, the Sabres Store will be giving all fans 40 percent off their entire purchase during the game on April 4.
Full details can be found here.