Makarov will be making his NHL debut tonight. The 21-year-old has gone 15-17-3 with a 2.98 GAA and .902 SV% in 37 games with Rochester (AHL) this season. He is not worth a look in any format given how bad the Sabres are.
Makarov has gone 15-17-3 with a 2.98 GAA and .902 SV% in 37 games with Rochester this season. His recall suggests that Matt Hackett’s knee is bothering him and that he will not dress tonight.
Makarov served as Anders Lindback’s backup last night because Chad Johnson suffered a lower-body injury in the morning skate. He will head back to Rochester, switching spots with Matt Hackett.
Makarov, 21, has gone 14-14-3 with a 3.04 GAA and .899 SV% in 33 games with Rochester. He has been recalled before, but has never appeared in an NHL game. He has been recalled because Chad Johnson is doubtful for tonight’s game after suffering a lower-body injury in practice.
Makarov did not get any action during his recall, he will be replaced by Connor Knapp as Matt Hackett's backup.
Makarov will serve as Matt Hackett's backup tonight vs. the Red Wings. Makarov spent most of this year with the Fort Wayne Comets of the ECHL, but with all the injuries to Sabres' goaltenders, he has made it through the system quickly. He is 3-3-0 with a 2.70 GAA and .912 SV% in six games with Rochester.