The Buffalo Sabres will continue to celebrate the life of Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Rick Jeanneret by airing a selection of his classic games on MSG.
“Remembering RJ: Sabres Classics” will begin Friday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. with a re-airing of “RJ Night” from April 1, 2022, when Jeanneret was honored with a banner in the KeyBank Center rafters. That game will be followed by “RJ’s Last Call” against the Chicago Blackhawks at 9 p.m.
A marathon will begin Saturday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. culminating in the live broadcast of “Remembering RJ: The Man Behind the Mic” at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27. The event – which is free to the public with tickets available here – will feature roundtable discussions with broadcasters and alumni.
The series will continue with two games each weeknight (at 7 and 9 p.m.) through Friday, Sept. 8.
Jeanneret passed away Aug. 17 at the age of 81. He called Sabres games from 1971 until his retirement in 2022 and served as the team’s broadcaster emeritus last season.
The complete schedule for “Remembering RJ: Sabres Classics” is as follows:
Friday, Aug. 25
RJ Night – 7 p.m.
The Sabres celebrate Jeanneret’s career by raising a banner to the KeyBank Center rafters in his honor, then defeat the Predators behind a two-goal performance from Tage Thompson.
RJ’s Last Call – 9 p.m.
Jeanneret calls the final game of his Hall-of-Fame career, a 3-2 overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks punctuated by Casey Mittelstadt‘s game-winning goal.
Saturday, Aug. 26
2006 Eastern Conference Semifinal, Game 5 – 7 p.m.
Jason Pominville’s shorthanded goal in overtime eliminates the Senators and inspires a classic Jeanneret call: “These guys are good, scary good.”
2007 Eastern Conference Semifinal, Game 5 – 9 p.m.
Chris Drury scores the tying goal with 7.7 seconds remaining in regulation, paving the way for Maxim Afinogenov’s overtime winner against the Rangers and a pair of classic Jeanneret calls.
Final Game at The Aud – 11 p.m.
Derek Plante scores a pair of goals as the Sabres close out Buffalo Memorial Auditorium with a 4-1 win over the Whalers.
Sunday, Aug. 27
RJ Night – 1 a.m.
The Sabres celebrate Jeanneret’s career by raising a banner to the KeyBank Center rafters in his honor, then defeat the Predators behind a two-goal performance from Tage Thompson.
RJ’s Last Call – 3 a.m.
Jeanneret calls the final game of his Hall-of-Fame career, a 3-2 overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks punctuated by Casey Mittelstadt’s game-winning goal.
2007 Eastern Conference Semifinal, Game 5 – 5 a.m.
Chris Drury scores the tying goal with 7.7 seconds remaining in regulation, paving the way for Maxim Afinogenov’s overtime winner and a pair of classic Jeanneret calls.
1999 Eastern Conference Semifinal, Game 6 – 7 a.m.
Curtis Brown scores the game-winning goal against the Bruins to propel the Sabres to the Eastern Conference Final.
Final Game at The Aud – 9 a.m.
Derek Plante scores a pair of goals as the Sabres close out Buffalo Memorial Auditorium with a 4-1 win over the Whalers.
2006 Eastern Conference Semifinal, Game 5 – 11 a.m.
Jason Pominville’s shorthanded goal in overtime inspires a classic Rick Jeanneret call: “These guys are good, scary good.”
RJ Night – 1 p.m.
The Sabres celebrate Jeanneret’s career by raising a banner to the KeyBank Center rafters in his honor, then defeat the Predators behind a two-goal performance from Tage Thompson.
RJ’s Last Call – 3 p.m.
Jeanneret calls the final game of his Hall-of-Fame career, a 3-2 overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks punctuated by Casey Mittelstadt’s game-winning goal.
Remembering RJ: The Man Behind the Mic – 5 p.m.
Broadcasters and alumni share memories of legendary Sabres play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret.
RJ Night – 6:30 p.m.
The Sabres celebrate Jeanneret’s career by raising a banner to the KeyBank Center rafters in his honor, then defeat the Predators behind a two-goal performance from Tage Thompson.
RJ’s Last Call – 8:30 p.m.
Rick Jeanneret calls the final game of his Hall-of-Fame career, a 3-2 overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks punctuated by Casey Mittelstadt’s game-winning goal.
Monday, Aug. 28
2006 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal, Game 1 – 7 p.m.
Danny Briere! Danny Briere! The Sabres’ “Cookie Monster” scores the winner in Game 1 against the Flyers, a game also remembered for Brian Campbell’s thunderous hit on R.J. Umberger.
2006 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal, Game 6 – 9 p.m.
Six different Sabres score goals, including two from Chris Drury, in the series-clinching Game 6 against the Flyers.
Tuesday, Aug. 29
2006 Eastern Conference Semifinal, Game 2 – 7 p.m.
Ryan Miller makes 43 saves in the Sabres’ Game 2 win over the Senators.
2006 Eastern Conference Semifinal, Game 3 – 9 p.m.
“It’s all over! Do you believe?!” J-P Dumont’s overtime goal in Game 3 against the Senators inspires a classic call from Rick Jeanneret.
Wednesday, Aug. 30
Final Game at The Aud – 7 p.m.
Derek Plante scores a pair of goals as the Sabres close out Buffalo Memorial Auditorium with a 4-1 win over the Whalers.
Sabres at Islanders (10/26/06) – 9 p.m.
Ryan Miller makes 29 saves to shut out the Islanders and extend the Sabres’ winning streak to 10 games to open the 2006-07 season.
Thursday, Aug. 31
1999 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal, Game 4 – 7 p.m.
Vaclav Varada scores twice as the Sabres complete a four-game sweep over the Senators.
1999 Eastern Conference Semifinal, Game 6 – 9 p.m.
Curtis Brown scores the game-winning goal against the Bruins to propel the Sabres to the Eastern Conference Final.
Friday, Sept. 1
Sabres vs. Sharks (2/13/09) – 7 p.m.
Jason Pominville scores the tying goal with 3.9 seconds remaining in regulation to propel the Sabres to an emotional shootout victory over the Sharks following the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407.
Sabres vs. Maple Leafs (3/16/06) – 9 p.m.
Chris Drury has two goals and an assist as the Sabres defeat the Maple Leafs for their eighth straight win.
Monday, Sept. 4
2006 Eastern Conference Semifinal, Game 5 – 7 p.m.
Jason Pominville’s shorthanded goal in overtime inspires a classic Jeanneret call: “These guys are good, scary good.”
2007 Eastern Conference Semifinal, Game 5 – 9 p.m.
Chris Drury scores the tying goal with 7.7 seconds remaining in regulation, paving the way for Maxim Afinogenov’s overtime winner and a pair of classic Jeanneret calls.
Tuesday, Sept. 5
Sabres at Flyers (12/19/05) – 7 p.m.
Ryan Miller leads the Sabres to a shootout win over the Flyers.
Sabres vs. Senators (2/4/06) – 9 p.m.
Ryan Miller outduels Dominik Hasek as the Sabres earn a shootout win over the Senators.
Wednesday, Sept. 6
2006 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal, Game 1 – 7 p.m.
Danny Briere! Danny Briere! The Sabres’ “Cookie Monster” scores the winner in Game 1 against the Flyers, a game also remembered for Brian Campbell’s thunderous hit on R.J. Umberger.
1999 Eastern Conference Semifinal, Game 6 – 9 p.m.
Curtis Brown scores the game-winning goal against the Bruins to propel the Sabres to the Eastern Conference Final.
Thursday, Sept. 7
Final Game at The Aud – 7 p.m.
Derek Plante scores a pair of goals as the Sabres close out Buffalo Memorial Auditorium with a 4-1 win over the Whalers
Sabres at Islanders (10/26/06) – 9 p.m.
Ryan Miller makes 29 saves to shut out the Islanders and extend the Sabres’ winning streak to 10 games to open the 2006-07 season.
Friday, Sept. 8
RJ Night – 7 p.m.
The Sabres celebrate Jeanneret’s career by raising a banner to the KeyBank Center rafters in his honor, then defeat the Predators behind a two-goal performance from Tage Thompson.
RJ’s Last Call – 9 p.m.
Jeanneret calls the final game of his Hall-of-Fame career, a 3-2 overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks punctuated by Casey Mittelstadt’s game-winning goal.
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