Sharpen Up: April 27, 2021 | Sabres play Rangers for final time this year

The Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers will go head-to-head for the last time in 2020-21.
The Rangers won Sunday's matchup 6-3 and hold a 5-1-1 edge in the season series. Buffalo is 2-3-2 against New York through seven matchups.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is expected to get the start for Buffalo. He won in his NHL debut on Friday, becoming the sixth goaltender in franchise history to win his first career start with the Sabres (and the first since Mika Noronen on October 5, 2000).
We'll have more in the Morning Skate Report later on.
Faceoff from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. on MSG and WGR 550. Pregame coverage on MSG starts at 6:30.
Here's what you need to know.

Tonight's matchup

Let's see what @SabresPR has put together for us in the Game Notes:

• Rasmus Dahlin has recorded 11 points (3+8) in his last 13 contests dating back to April 3. Dahlin ranks in the top 10 among all NHL defensemen in goals (T-3rd), assists (T-6th), and points (T-3rd) during that stretch.

Dress for success

Rick Martin Award finalists to be announced today

The Buffalo Sabres are giving fans the opportunity to vote for the recipient of the Rick Martin Memorial Award. Starting this season, "The Rico" will be presented annually to the player whom fans believe best embodies what it means to be a Buffalo Sabre.
Fans are encouraged to vote for the player they believe best demonstrates on-ice excellence, resiliency, and a dedication to the community.
The first round of voting has closed and the five Sabres with the most votes will be revealed today.
Later today, fans can visit Sabres.com/RicoVote to cast their ballots in the final round of voting. Polls close Friday.

Today in Sabres history

Watch: Youtube Video

1994:Dominik Hasek stops 70 shots and Dave Hannan scores 5:43 into the fourth overtime as the Sabres beat New Jersey 1-0 in the longest game in Sabres history (125:43).

Read more about the game in our Sabres Classic series here.

Time change for season finale

Buffalo's game on Saturday, May 8 against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena will start at 3 p.m., the NHL announced Monday afternoon. The original opening faceoff was scheduled for 7 p.m.