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Sabres reveal who's banging the drum at Game 5 vs. Canadiens tonight
TL;DR
The Buffalo Sabres are hosting Game 5 against the Montreal Canadiens tonight, featuring a special guest to lead the pregame drum ceremony. Former goalie Ryan Miller previously banged the drum at Game 2.
Key points
- Buffalo Sabres are playing Game 5 against Montreal Canadiens.
- A special guest will bang the drum pregame.
- Ryan Miller banged the drum at Game 2.
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The Buffalo Sabres are back home Thursday night for Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Montreal Canadiens.
A home playoff game means a special face to bang the drum pregame to start some "Let's go Buffalo" chants.
For Game 2 of the series, Buffalo's last home game, it was the great former goalie Ryan Miller who did the honors.
The Sabres are going back to the former player ranks for Game 5, as well.
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Who is the drummer for Sabres' Game 5 tonight?
The Sabres have called upon Jason Pominville to do the honors.
Unlike the secrecy surrounding most of the prior drummers, the Sabres revealed this choice themselves:
Q&A
Who is banging the drum for the Sabres at Game 5 against the Canadiens?
The identity of the drum-banger for Game 5 has not been specified in the article.
What was the role of Ryan Miller in the Sabres' previous home game?
Ryan Miller banged the drum to start the pregame chants at Game 2 of the series.
When is Game 5 of the Sabres vs. Canadiens series?
Game 5 is scheduled for Thursday night.
