The "Official Playoff" Sens @ Sabres game 1 - Gameday thread!

[Mitchy moo]

Go Sabres!!!!!!!!!

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Sabres, Senators ready to settle differences on ice
<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=stathead><TD align=middle colSpan=8>Matchup</TD></TR><TR class=colhead align=middle><TD> </TD><TD>W-L-OTL</TD><TD>HOME</TD><TD>ROAD</TD><TD>DIV</TD><TD>CONF</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow align=middle><TD align=left>OTT</TD><TD>48-25-9</TD><TD>25-13-3</TD><TD>23-12-6</TD><TD>19-10-3</TD><TD>44-20-8</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow align=middle><TD align=left>BUF</TD><TD>53-22-7</TD><TD>28-10-3</TD><TD>25-12-4</TD><TD>18-11-3</TD><TD>47-19-6</TD></TR><TR class=colhead><TD colSpan=8>· Complete Standings (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/standings)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=stathead><TD align=middle colSpan=8>Team Stat Comparison</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow align=middle><TD>http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/sml/trans/ott.gif</TD><TD> </TD><TD>http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/sml/trans/buf.gif</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow align=middle><TD>33</TD><TD>Goals
</TD><TD>34</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow align=middle><TD>21</TD><TD>Goals Against
</TD><TD>24</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow align=middle><TD>10</TD><TD>Power Play Goals
</TD><TD>9</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow align=middle><TD>7</TD><TD>Power Play Goals Allowed
</TD><TD>10</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow align=middle><TD>1</TD><TD>Shorthanded Goals
</TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow align=middle><TD>0</TD><TD>Shorthanded Goals Allowed
</TD><TD>0</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow align=middle><TD>132</TD><TD>Penalty Minutes
</TD><TD>108</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow align=middle><TD>13</TD><TD>Average Penalty Minutes
</TD><TD>10</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=stathead><TD align=middle colSpan=9>Goalie Breakdown</TD></TR><TR class=colhead><TD> </TD><TD>GOALIE</TD><TD align=right>GP</TD><TD align=right>W</TD><TD align=right>TGA</TD><TD align=right>GAA</TD><TD align=right>SO</TD><TD align=right>SV</TD><TD align=right>SV%</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD align=middle>http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/sml/trans/ott.gif</TD><TD>Ray Emery (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1647)</TD><TD align=right>10</TD><TD align=right>8</TD><TD align=right>21</TD><TD align=right>2.04</TD><TD align=right>2</TD><TD align=right>237</TD><TD align=right>.919</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD align=middle>http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/sml/trans/buf.gif</TD><TD>Ryan Miller (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1549)</TD><TD align=right>11</TD><TD align=right>8</TD><TD align=right>24</TD><TD align=right>2.06</TD><TD align=right>0</TD><TD align=right>310</TD><TD align=right>.928</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=stathead><TD align=middle colSpan=8>Team Stat Leaders</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow align=middle><TD> </TD><TD>http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/sml/trans/ott.gif</TD><TD>http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/sml/trans/buf.gif</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD>G</TD><TD>Daniel Alfredsson (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=12) 6</TD><TD>Chris Drury (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=231) 7</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD>A</TD><TD>Dany Heatley (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1171) 9</TD><TD>Daniel Briere (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=102) 9</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD>PTS</TD><TD>Dany Heatley (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1171) 14</TD><TD>Daniel Briere (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=102) 11</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD>PIM</TD><TD>Anton Volchenkov (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1489) 16</TD><TD>Daniel Briere (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=102) 16</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD>SOG</TD><TD>Daniel Alfredsson (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=12) 41</TD><TD>Daniel Briere (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=102) 38</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Dressed in black and wearing a frown to match, ever-brooding Buffalo Sabres (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=buf) co-captain Chris Drury (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=231) made it clear Wednesday that his focus was on the future and not the past.
Drury wasn't in the mood to entertain questions about what happened in February, when he was knocked out and bloodied by Ottawa forward Chris Neil (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1201)'s blindside hit. And forget the bad blood that exists between the Sabres and Senators as they prepare to open the Eastern Conference finals.
Drury was only looking forward to getting the best-of-seven series started in Buffalo on Thursday.
"I don't think I have a choice," Drury said. "If you get caught looking behind you, you're not going to be ready for the next challenge. ... It's our job to get mentally and physically ready for Game 1."
The Senators are prepared, too, although coach Bryan Murray was pleased to know there were enough story lines to keep everyone occupied this week.
"I think we all know the history," Murray said. "It's a matter of just playing now."
There's been plenty to discuss about the Northeast Division rivals. The series is a rematch from last year, when Buffalo eliminated Ottawa, the East's top-seeded team, in five games in a second-round series.
And then there's what happened Feb. 22, when Neil's check sparked a brawl between the teams.
Drury downplayed the hit, even though he missed four games because of a concussion.
"I don't really haven't have any feelings on it," Drury said. "For me, it ended when I stood up, got stitched up, showered up and that was it."
Neil was glad Drury wasn't seriously hurt, but added Wednesday that he wouldn't have done anything different.
"That's part of hockey," said Neil, who was not penalized on the play. "If that hit's there in the playoffs, I'm going to make it. It doesn't change my outlook on things. I've got to play physical. And I want them to be aware when I'm on the ice."
The Sabres are back in the conference finals for the second straight year, attempting to advance to the Stanley Cup finals for the third time, and first since losing a six-game series to Dallas in 1999.
The Senators are making only their second conference finals appearance and have never advanced to the Cup finals. The closest they came was losing Game 7 of the 2003 East finals to New Jersey, one of many defeats that have led to Ottawa earning the label of postseason underachievers.
Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=12) has appeared in every playoff game in franchise history, and believes this year's different.
"There's so many things that are different that you can't compare it to previous years," Alfredsson said. "We're happy where we are now. And we're happy at this stage, four teams left, and we're just going to try to make the most of it."
The Senators closed the regular season by going 31-7-8 and are 8-2 in the playoffs, needing five games each to eliminate Pittsburgh and New Jersey.
"We're both good teams," Senators star forward Jason Spezza (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1183) said. "I don't get caught up in the underdog, not underdog. It seems like everyone's looking to figure out who the underdog is and it's a waste of all our time talking about it."
Both teams have yet to trail in a series this postseason, although the Sabres have been tested more. After eliminating the New York Islanders (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=nyi) in five games in the first round, Buffalo struggled to eliminate the New York Rangers (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=nyr). The Sabres squandered a 2-0 series lead before rallying to win in six games.
It should help that the Sabres need little motivation to face Ottawa.
"I don't think it matters that it's the Senators," Sabres goalie Ryan Miller (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1549) said. "We can't get caught up in, 'It's a title match. It's a grudge match,' or whatever boxing terminology everyone's been throwing around. It's hockey. We've got to play."
The Senators are led by their top line -- made up of Alfredsson, Spezza and Dany Heatley (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1171). It's a trio that has accounted for 21 of Ottawa's 33 goals this postseason. The Senators have had 14 players score at least a goal, but are not as balanced as the talented and speedy Sabres.
Only one Buffalo regular -- defenseman Jaroslav Spacek (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=882) -- has yet to register a point, while 13 players have at least four points.



thx to: ESPN

[camelcowboy]

Skooby we've talked about this it's too early for the game thread. 7am would have been just fine.

[shelby]

Druuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuury!

:oldskool::oldskool::oldskool::oldskool::oldskool::oldskool::gosabres:

[Ebenezer]

:oldskool:

[YardRat]

:gosabres:

[BlackMetalNinja]

:gosabres: :oldskool:

Let's Go Buffalo!!!

[Mitchy moo]

Druuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuury!

:oldskool::oldskool::oldskool::oldskool::oldskool::oldskool::gosabres:

yeah!!!!!!!!!!

[PcA125]

Its time to show the sens what Buffalo hockey is all about! :oldskool:

Lets kick some ass! :hockey:

GO SABRES

[YoungMoney]

Final Score 4-2 Buffalo MARK IT DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Michael82]

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[mchurchfie]

Buffalo wins 5-4. The Senators are:loser:s

[Earthquake Enyart]

"That's part of hockey," said Neil, who was not penalized on the play. "If that hit's there in the playoffs, I'm going to make it. It doesn't change my outlook on things. I've got to play physical. And I want them to be aware when I'm on the ice."

Believe me, they'll know when you're on the ice.

[mchurchfie]

I hope the Goose whups his ass sometime in this series.:box:

[shelby]

i have to go to Jack's Cub Scout pizza party:ill:
i won't be home til at least 8:15.
:wail:

Go Sabres!:oldskool:

[Mitchy moo]

i have to go to Jack's Cub Scout pizza party:ill:
i won't be home til at least 8:15.
:wail:

Go Sabres!:oldskool:

You'll catch the 2nd half of the game.

[PcA125]

its almost game time... im so nervous. Will the sabres answer the questions? ... will they go out and send a message? Will they be the ones that FINALLY bring a championship to buffalo, or will this season end with another heart breaking loss?

:oldskool: Im ready for some exciting hockey :)

[Mitchy moo]

IS the game in HD?? On direct TV??

[PcA125]

They just showed the party on the plaza on VS.... I wish I coul;d be there... they are expecting close to 5000 again tonight

[PcA125]

Early PP... LEts go guys

[Typ0]

so far we're kicking their asses...time to score.

[PcA125]

except for that one on one when theyt were a man down

[PcA125]

oh ****... of course that happens... WTF

[Typ0]

I'm good with this...we're pressing very hard. We're in business as far as I'm concerned.

[PcA125]

eff u Heatly. Dont talk back

[PcA125]

The goose is hurt

[Mitchy moo]

The goose is hurt

he went to the dressing room favoring his right ankle, crap. Ottawa will have a big 5 on 3 in seconds.

[PcA125]

its gonna be 4-3 then 5-3 for a lil.... Am I the only one here? lol

[BlackMetalNinja]

Anybody else in favor of benching Kalinin and letting Paetsch play next game. He pretty much single handedly gave up the breakaway on that goal and now just took this power play away from us with a stupid penalty...

[PcA125]

oh my god... there is 2

[Mitchy moo]

lots of game left.

[pyrrhonist]

At least 1 team knows how to capitalize on their PP. :mad:

[Nighthawk]

F**K Kalinin...don't play him as much...he blows! Oh yeah, great effort so far...

[PcA125]

lots of game left.

Yeah i know... just not the way i wanted to start

[Mitchy moo]

Miller looks like crap so far. I really am not worried right now.

[PcA125]

Miller looks like crap so far.

I wouldnt say that... those goals would not have been easy saves

[Mitchy moo]

Goose is back.

[Nighthawk]

Ruff needs to get over his "man crush" for Kalinin. He single handedly put Ottawa up 2-0...!!!!

[Mitchy moo]

I wouldnt say that... those goals would not have been easy saves

1 of them should of been but like I said it's ok.

[Nighthawk]

I'm glad to see this team learned it's lesson about coming out with their best effort...NOT!

[don137]

Goal!!!!!!!!!!

[Typ0]

Max scored...put a win in our column.

[pyrrhonist]

Just have to remember how crazy Game 1 against Ottawa was last year.

Those goals were not "bad" for Ryan.

[PcA125]

THERE WE GO!!!.... this is gonna be a high scoring game

[Mitchy moo]

Max to the rescue!!!!!!!!!!

[don137]

Hopefully this will wake the team the hell up...I LOVE the rebounds Emery gives up

[Typ0]

I'm glad to see this team learned it's lesson about coming out with their best effort...NOT!


you're kidding me right? your going to bash the effort they are putting forth because of a couple mistakes? Rediculous. We're going to win this game.

[pyrrhonist]

Put shots on goal, and get traffic on net....Great work, 2-1! :up:

[Mitchy moo]

kalinin got one back.

[Nighthawk]

you're kidding me right? your going to bash the effort they are putting forth because of a couple mistakes? Rediculous. We're going to win this game.

Yes, I am and it should be questioned. They're not moving their feet as much as they should be, but you'd have to know hockey to notice.

[PcA125]

you're kidding me right? your going to bash the effort they are putting forth because of a couple mistakes? Rediculous. We're going to win this game.

I agree, Even though we had a bad start I think we will play really well tonight... Our offense will get going and Emery is not nearly as good as the goalies we have faced thus far. I like the hustle, the crowd is into it... it looks like we want to win. Lets go Buffalo

[Nighthawk]

Typo, are u watching? Did you see Roy not get the puck in the corner because he spun away instead of getting hit? Well, that's a lack of effort and it nearly cost us.

[pyrrhonist]

Let's step up the damn physical play. Finish those checks!!

[Typ0]

Typo, are u watching? Did you see Roy not get the puck in the corner because he spun away instead of getting hit? Well, that's a lack of effort and it nearly cost us.

the puck passed him...

[Nighthawk]

Let's step up the damn physical play. Finish those checks!!

Exactly! They need to move their feet better and get there...

[Nighthawk]

the puck passed him...

Ok:wtf: :wtf:

[Typ0]

Ok:wtf: :wtf:

I'd have to see the play again but when that happened I thought he failed to control the puck and spun to chase it...

[Nighthawk]

Briere's been horrible with the puck so far tonight. He's giving it away all over the ice.

[PcA125]

we really need to step it up on the PP... wtf is wrong. Its been bad all playoffs long

[pyrrhonist]

I feared they'd continue to beat this Neil hit thing into the ground. If Drury and Neil say to move on--SHUT THE **** UP. Let us watch a game. :rolleyes:

[Nighthawk]

This team doesn't know how to create space for themselves on the PP. Briere constantly skates into traffic instead of creating space.

[Nighthawk]

Ottawa is attacking the puck at the point! For God sake the forwards need to skate down low and get open...there must be somebody open if they're pressing the point!!!!

[pyrrhonist]

There are no Sharks left--Buffalo is now the WORST PP team left in the playoffs. :down:

[PcA125]

there goes 1... 2-1 sens.

[Nighthawk]

we really need to step it up on the PP... wtf is wrong. Its been bad all playoffs long

I love Ruff, but he has no clue what he's doing with that unit. Neither do the other coaches...Arniel was the architect of that unit and every since he left, they've had nobody to get it working again.

[don137]

Heatley is such a pussy...I love how he waits until the official is there before he pushes Goose...

[PcA125]

There are no Sharks left--Buffalo is now the WORST PP team left in the playoffs. :down:

Its to the point where i'd rather be 5-5 then up a man

[Nighthawk]

Heatley is such a pussy...I love how he waits until the official is there before he pushes Goose...

You're exactly right! So answer me this. Why are they playing Heatley and his line like they aren't supposed to get hit? If the Sabres want to win, they need to pound that line every chance they get and do not give them room to make plays. The Sabres get an "F" for how they played that line in the first period...too soft.

[don137]

I have been saying this for some time.If we lose this series special teams will be a huge factor....5 on 5 no team is better in hockey. Our power play is awful. Not sure if its because he has only one defenseman on the point but their seems to be no quarterback on the power play.

[RedEyE]

Ottawa owned Buffalo in that period. They need to get the PP moving. It's just pathetic how they consistantly use the boards to set the puck. They're suppose to be one of the best passing teams in the league and no one wants to drive the puck in on the PP.

I noticed this against the Rangers and Islanders to, no one seems to be able to stop the puck at the point. They lose that battle 7 out of 10 times.

[don137]

The played soft im parts. They clearly need to get more shots on net and capitalize on Captain Rebound playing in net for the Senators...

[RedEyE]

Such a fast game though. Ottawa makes the first two series teams look like they were playing in wheel chairs.

[Nighthawk]

Ottawa owned Buffalo in that period. They need to get the PP moving. It's just pathetic how they consistantly use the boards to set the puck. They're suppose to be one of the best passing teams in the league and no one wants to drive the puck in on the PP.

I noticed this against the Rangers and Islanders to, no one seems to be able to stop the puck at the point. They lose that battle 7 out of 10 times.

It's a lack of effort...it's a lazy play and they've made them all playoff. I was hoping that they'd have learned that they need to give 100% all the time, but this team just doesn't seem to do that.

[OpIv37]

Khalinin needs to wake the **** up- both of those goals are his fault.

And the PP is beyond bad- it's become a liability. I've never seen such an offensive-minded team be so bad at the PP.

[PcA125]

I just dont understand how a team can be worse when they have an extra person on the ice...

[pyrrhonist]

We knew coming into this series--Ottawa will capitalize on mistakes, unlike the 2 NY teams. Half-assed play will not work here. These Sens are not the Sens of old.

[Iehoshua]

:-s

[pyrrhonist]

This might be the first game I've seen since DAL/VAN Game 7 that has been calling most penalties.

[PcA125]

Mair just got F***up twice

[pyrrhonist]

THERE we go--Step up the hitting. Stop being afraid of contact (Both teams). :up:

[PcA125]

Lets see if we can actually score on a PP

[Iehoshua]

Oh no, Buffalo goes to the power play.
:ill:

[pyrrhonist]

Worthless.

[Iehoshua]

:rolleyes:

[Iehoshua]

Man, it's a joke.

[pyrrhonist]

New rule in '07 Playoffs: Ability to turn down a PP opportunity.

[SabreEleven]

If our PP can just keep them from scoring, we might have a chance in this game :rolleyes:

[Iehoshua]

YESSSSSS!

[PcA125]

its ok.. once we go back to 5-5 we get better hahha pray that they dont cheat lol

[pyrrhonist]

Where's the 'D'? Lydman ties it. How about that 5-on-5 play? :clap:

[pyrrhonist]

I like these refs. Now, if they can just stay consistent (Doubtful).

[shelby]

i got home and turned the tv on just in time to see Lydman score!
:jig:

[PcA125]

DAMN! we are on the PP again

[ddaryl]

crap another power play

[Scumbag College]

Put Goose and Mair on the PP play now, get them in front of the net and just keep shooting.

[pyrrhonist]

Noooooo!!

[Nighthawk]

I hate to say this, but Vanek looks like last years version lately. Very lazy.

[pyrrhonist]

Some of his passes on the PP have been suspect.

[MikeInRoch]

5-5 play: 2-0 Sabres.
everything else: 2-0 Senators.

[Iehoshua]

Dang... Penalty central.

[PcA125]

still think miller is having a bad game?

[PcA125]

2-2 going into the 3rd... what a game

[HHURRICANE]

Can we stop having to make Ryan Miller a superhero?!

Stop getty sloppy with the passes in our own end. We should be losing this game.

[camelcowboy]

Emery's shaky, keep firing the puck.

[camelcowboy]

Can we stop having to make Ryan Miller a superhero?!

Stop getty sloppy with the passes in our own end. We should be losing this game. The commercial on VS called him a angel protecting heavens gate :rolleyes:

[PcA125]

ok... quick question. Does max know how to speak english?

[PcA125]

The commercial on VS called him a angel protecting heavens gate :rolleyes:

haha i was just about to say that

[casdhf]

Who cares if he can speak English if he puts another puck in the net.

[pyrrhonist]

The 3rd approaches....

Let's see this team come out firing on all cylinders. Let's go, Buff-a-lo! :gosabres:

[PcA125]

i was just commenting on his interview lol..its not like i want to sit down and talk politics with him

[camelcowboy]

Who cares if he can speak English if he puts another puck in the net. I would like him to learn the phrase "turnovers are bad"

[casdhf]

I'd like to end world hunger, I think I have a better shot.

[PcA125]

Nice HIt!

[pyrrhonist]

In regular motion, that looked like the legs were taken out. If so, first issue I'll have with these refs tonight.

[PcA125]

terrible pass tryin to get it out of the zone

[Iehoshua]

Vomit.

[pyrrhonist]

Bad play by Teppo. Yikes.

[PcA125]

we have some ground to make up now fellas... lets turn it on

[Iehoshua]

:puke:

[HHURRICANE]

Can we stop having to make Ryan Miller a superhero?!

Stop getty sloppy with the passes in our own end. We should be losing this game.

What did I just say!!!! Geez, another sloppy pass!!

[The last buffalo fan]

WTF!!!!!

Let's go Buffalo!!!!! :madmad:

[pyrrhonist]

Awfully premature whistle. Strike 2.

[PcA125]

Awfully premature whistle. Strike 2.

I agree

[pyrrhonist]

If that was offside, what about the 2 Ottawa "keep-ins" earlier? :confused:

More shots, more traffic to the net!!

[Nighthawk]

So far, lackluster effort by Sabres. Pretty disappointing.

[pyrrhonist]

L-a-z-y clearing attempt. :mad:

[Nighthawk]

Vanek is plain putrid...

[Mitchy moo]

We're winning this game, Ottawa cannot hold a lead. They are the 2nd worst team at it to be more accurate.

[PcA125]

We're winning this game, Ottawa cannot hold a lead and they are the 2nd worst team at it to be more accurate.

Thats during th regular season

[Nighthawk]

I'd love to see this team actually play like they want to win...

[Iehoshua]

My head hurts.

[pyrrhonist]

The biggest stat to worry about now is "1st team to score wins" in these playoffs.

Come on--Win this faceoff!

[Nighthawk]

Just imagine if this team actually played to it's potential. What a revelation...actually go 100% all the time! What a freakin' concept!

[Nighthawk]

The biggest stat to worry about now is "1st team to score wins" in these playoffs.

Come on--Win this faceoff!

Biggest thing to worry about is that this team just isn't selling out for every loose puck...that's a telling sign about the desire and it's not there for the Sabres right now.

[pyrrhonist]

Damn!

[Nighthawk]

Lazy penalty...you have to be better keeping the puck in the zone. This team is just playing awful right now.

[Mitchy moo]

Thats during th regular season

We clear the record for the last 12 games they played versus the first 82?

[don137]

Roy has not impressed me at all in these playoffs. He does more harm than good. Way too many penalties and he's bad in faceoffs

[pyrrhonist]

Ok...

The chopping out of Max's legs wasn't a penalty, but THAT was? Strike 3. :down:

[Nighthawk]

This team is an f'n joke. Again, the lack of heart is back.

[Mitchy moo]

Heatley just killed us, for now.

[Iehoshua]

Onto Game 2 I suppose...

[PcA125]

Thats it fellas... if we somehow turn this around please throw this in my face...

[don137]

I think Roy and Khalinin are the goats of the game...

[YardRat]

I just got home...How have they played??

[The last buffalo fan]

C'mon!!!! This can't be truth ..............

[pyrrhonist]

Worst PP + worst PK=loss.

[PcA125]

I just got home...How have they played??

good at times... terrible at others

[Nighthawk]

I just got home...How have they played??

Just like they have for 80% of these playoffs...terrible.

[Nighthawk]

Worst PP + worst PK=loss.

No, that equals no Cup.

[PcA125]

Pull Miller~!!!

[Iehoshua]

G'nite folks.

[RedEyE]

Embarrassing.

[camelcowboy]

Now we'll see how desperate they can play. Saturday is a must win.

[Mitchy moo]

I just got home...How have they played??

My toilet seat had a better game tonight.

[Nighthawk]

Embarrassing.

Yeah, but TypO said that the effort was good tonight?

[AG75]

I can barely bring myself to watch the Sabres games because they are so nerve wracking. I also think im scarred from consistently getting my hopes up all the time, whether it's the Bills or the Sabres. I hate to be some Debbie Downer type, but I feel like this will be like last year when we played Carolina. Argh. Part of me wants to blame fate being cruel to the people of Buffalo, but I also watched the game tonight and saw that Ottawa outplayed us and had more shots on goal then we did, and that always seems to be the case when I do watch the Sabres.

I think at this point im just going to brace myself yet again for some major disappointment :(

[Nighthawk]

Now we'll see how desperate they can play. Saturday is a must win.

I'm sick of the excuses...HOW CAN THIS TEAM NOT BE READY TO PLAY? Ruff needs to put a stick up this team's ass instead of babying them.

[PcA125]

OK... now i hope we take a few things from this game.

1)I hope we start playing like our guys have some balls... ****ing hit them

2) I hope every single person in here stops saying that we will roll over them

3) I dont want to hear how we "played like ****" its not just the fact that we were not on our best game... the sens also played well and took advantage of our mistakes. There isnt a single team that can play mistake free hockey, especially when we are so offensive minded.

[PcA125]

Yeah, but TypO said that the effort was good tonight?

it was much better than it has been in the other games

[RedEyE]

The top two lines were virtually non-existant out there. Has to be better effort. I honestly just don't think the Sabres match up well against these guys. They have the talent to get it done, but I don't think they have the heart.

[camelcowboy]

I'm sick of the excuses...HOW CAN THIS TEAM NOT BE READY TO PLAY? Ruff needs to put a stick up this team's ass instead of babying them.The powerplay needs a enema.

[SkateZilla]

Goal 1, Kalinin Pinching With Guy Breaking in on Him and Puck Bouncing, You'd Think the Other Point Man would See this and Pull Back, Nope.. Clear Cut Breakaway (2nd time on that PP)

Goal 2, Dman Playing ARound Behind the Net, No one covers Alfie

Goal 3, Dman Reverses and the Other sits on teh Boards dumbfounded as a ottawa player skates in front of him and centers it, to which the other Dman stands there.

Goal 4, BOTH Dman Sitting there watching 2 Sens in Front he Entire PP

Goal 5, Dman Got beat to the puck.....



UGGG>.. NO ****ING EFFORT

[Nighthawk]

Goal 1, Kalinin Pinching With Guy Breaking in on Him and Puck Bouncing, You'd Think the Other Point Man would See this and Pull Back, Nope.. Clear Cut Breakaway (2nd time on that PP)

Goal 2, Dman Playing ARound Behind the Net, No one covers Alfie

Goal 3, Dman Reverses and the Other sits on teh Boards dumbfounded as a ottawa player skates in front of him and centers it, to which the other Dman stands there.

Goal 4, BOTH Dman Sitting there watching 2 Sens in Front he Entire PP

Goal 5, Dman Got beat to the puck.....



UGGG>.. NO ****ING EFFORT


And the beat goes on! This has been the story of the playoffs for this team.

[Mitchy moo]

Goal 1, Kalinin Pinching With Guy Breaking in on Him and Puck Bouncing, You'd Think the Other Point Man would See this and Pull Back, Nope.. Clear Cut Breakaway (2nd time on that PP)

Goal 2, Dman Playing ARound Behind the Net, No one covers Alfie

Goal 3, Dman Reverses and the Other sits on teh Boards dumbfounded as a ottawa player skates in front of him and centers it, to which the other Dman stands there.

Goal 4, BOTH Dman Sitting there watching 2 Sens in Front he Entire PP

Goal 5, Dman Got beat to the puck.....



UGGG>.. NO ****ING EFFORT

not enough effort.

[RedEyE]

A huge problem on the power play is keeping the puck in their zone. The back passes to the point usually just flip to open ice.

They were out skated and out played tonight. Simple as that.