Sharpen Up: February 12, 2019

The Sabres host the Islanders tonight. It's the sixth game of the seven-game homestand. Tickets are on sale now.
Buffalo had the day off yesterday and they'll look to bounce back from the 3-1 loss to Winnipeg on Sunday. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 4-1 last night, giving them 65 points on the season, four ahead of the Sabres (Buffalo has a game in hand). Pittsburgh currently holds the second Wild Card berth and is four points behind Montreal, who hold the first Wild Card.
The home stretch wraps up Friday night against the Rangers as the Sabres look to continue to make up ground.
Here's what you need to know.

Tonight's matchup

We'll have full coverage from the morning skate, so stick with us throughout the day for lineup news and notes.
From the Game Notes…
- Evan Rodrigues has totaled eight points (6+2) in his last 10 games. - Rasmus Ristolainen has tallied nine assists in his last 10 contests.

Yesterday on The Instigators

Today, they'll be live from KeyBank Center during the morning skate. They're on from 10 until noon on MSG and WGR 550.

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