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Mitchy moo

03-19-2008, 06:14 AM

GO SABRES!!

The Buffalo Sabres (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=buf) picked it up offensively just in time to stay close in their pursuit of a third consecutive playoff berth. The Tampa Bay Lightning (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=tam)'s resurgent defensive play has helped the Sabres, too.
Buffalo looks to win its third straight Wednesday when it hosts the Lightning, winners of three in a row -- the last two against teams the Sabres are chasing in the tightly bunched Eastern Conference.
The Sabres (34-28-11) had lost four in a row before last weekend, but totaled 13 goals in victories over Carolina and Toronto on Friday and Saturday. That matched their highest output in consecutive games this season.
Jason Pominville (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1531) and Jochen Hecht (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=358) each had a goal and two assists in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Maple Leafs. They are two of 10 Sabres who have scored in the last two games.
Thomas Vanek (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=3045) isn't one of them. Buffalo's highest-paid player and third-leading scorer has only one goal and no assists in the past eight games, and saw just nine minutes of ice time against Toronto.
Along with the increased offense, goalie Ryan Miller (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1549) has allowed just three goals on 60 shots in the last two contests as the Sabres have pulled closer in the battle for a postseason berth.

<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=gamehead><TD align=middle colSpan=8>Regular Season Matchup</TD></TR><TR class=colhead align=middle><TD> </TD><TD>W-L-OT</TD><TD>HOME</TD><TD>ROAD</TD><TD>DIV</TD><TD>CONF</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow align=middle><TD align=left>TAM</TD><TD>29-35-8</TD><TD>18-17-2</TD><TD>11-18-6</TD><TD>10-12-2</TD><TD>25-29-8</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow align=middle><TD align=left>BUF</TD><TD>34-28-11</TD><TD>18-13-5</TD><TD>16-15-6</TD><TD>11-10-3</TD><TD>30-22-11</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=gamehead><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/tam.gif</TD><TD> </TD><TD>http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/sml/trans/buf.gif</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow align=middle><TD>201</TD><TD>Goals
</TD><TD>225</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow align=middle><TD>229</TD><TD>Goals Against
</TD><TD>205</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow align=middle><TD>49</TD><TD>Power Play Goals
</TD><TD>59</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow align=middle><TD>51</TD><TD>Power Play Goals Allowed
</TD><TD>51</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow align=middle><TD>7</TD><TD>Shorthanded Goals
</TD><TD>8</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow align=middle><TD>5</TD><TD>Shorthanded Goals Allowed
</TD><TD>6</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow align=middle><TD>912</TD><TD>Penalty Minutes
</TD><TD>936</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow align=middle><TD>13</TD><TD>Average Penalty Minutes
</TD><TD>13</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=gamehead><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 rowSpan=4>http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/sml/trans/tam.gif</TD><TD>Johan Holmqvist (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=383)</TD><TD align=right>45</TD><TD align=right>20</TD><TD align=right>124</TD><TD align=right>3.01</TD><TD align=right>2</TD><TD align=right>1005</TD><TD align=right>.890</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD>Karri Ramo (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=3361)</TD><TD align=right>17</TD><TD align=right>5</TD><TD align=right>49</TD><TD align=right>3.04</TD><TD align=right>0</TD><TD align=right>407</TD><TD align=right>.893</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD>Marc Denis (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=208)</TD><TD align=right>10</TD><TD align=right>1</TD><TD align=right>28</TD><TD align=right>4.05</TD><TD align=right>0</TD><TD align=right>171</TD><TD align=right>.859</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD>Mike Smith (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1971)</TD><TD align=right>8</TD><TD align=right>3</TD><TD align=right>19</TD><TD align=right>2.39</TD><TD align=right>1</TD><TD align=right>193</TD><TD align=right>.910</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD align=middle rowSpan=2>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>68</TD><TD align=right>32</TD><TD align=right>170</TD><TD align=right>2.56</TD><TD align=right>3</TD><TD align=right>1739</TD><TD align=right>.911</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD>Jocelyn Thibault (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=936)</TD><TD align=right>11</TD><TD align=right>2</TD><TD align=right>28</TD><TD align=right>3.76</TD><TD align=right>1</TD><TD align=right>169</TD><TD align=right>.858</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE class=tablehead cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3><TBODY><TR class=gamehead><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/tam.gif</TD><TD>http://espn.go.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/sml/trans/buf.gif</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD>G</TD><TD>Vincent Lecavalier (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=523) 37</TD><TD>Derek Roy (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1948) 29</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD>A</TD><TD>Martin St. Louis (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=883) 54</TD><TD>Jason Pominville (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1531) 46</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD>PTS</TD><TD>Vincent Lecavalier (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=523) 85</TD><TD>Jason Pominville (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1531) 70</TD></TR><TR class=oddrow><TD>PIM</TD><TD>Shane O'Brien (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=2396) 152</TD><TD>Andrew Peters (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1986) 100</TD></TR><TR class=evenrow><TD>SOG</TD><TD>Vincent Lecavalier (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=523) 287</TD><TD>Thomas Vanek (http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=3045) 213</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/preview?gameId=280319002

BlackMetalNinja

03-19-2008, 06:53 AM

Unfortunately we got no help from Atlanta or Nashville last night... looks like we need to take care of our own business if we want to have a chance at the postseason.

Mitchy moo

03-19-2008, 06:56 AM

Unfortunately we got no help from Atlanta or Nashville last night... looks like we need to take care of our own business if we want to have a chance at the postseason.

Boston didn't gain anything on us and we'll just pull closer to them and catch Philly on the weekend, F-it.

RockStar36

03-19-2008, 11:49 AM

Unfortunately we got no help from Atlanta or Nashville last night... looks like we need to take care of our own business if we want to have a chance at the postseason.

That's the way it should be IMO. I'd rather see them go on a winning streak and earn the playoff berth instead of back in.

clumping platelets

03-19-2008, 02:03 PM

:clump: and :eb: will be at the game

Dr. Lecter

03-19-2008, 02:32 PM

Poor :eb:

clumping platelets

03-19-2008, 02:35 PM

:mad:

raphael120

03-19-2008, 05:14 PM

Must win game here people. Let's hope we can keep it up and continue what we had over the weekend.

Lets go Sabres!!!

Mitchy moo

03-19-2008, 06:55 PM

F- we are down 2-1 after one. Somebody give me a cold one.

RockStar36

03-19-2008, 07:01 PM

Only if you quit "F" ing everything.

Dr. Lecter

03-19-2008, 07:16 PM

The Sabres were the better team in the first, but each team gave up a stoppable goal and Tampa scored on a bad penalty call.

3-1 now.

Nighthawk

03-19-2008, 07:35 PM

Wow, sure seems like there is a lot of quit left in this team. They've looked bad for most of this game. No intensity.

Mitchy moo

03-19-2008, 07:41 PM

Mercifully that period ended, Sabres down 4-1.

BlackMetalNinja

03-19-2008, 08:04 PM

GOAL x2!!!!!!!

BlackMetalNinja

03-19-2008, 08:10 PM

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!!!!

All tied up now!

Nighthawk

03-19-2008, 08:12 PM

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!!!!

All tied up now!

Man, my dish went out and I've missed it! I can't believe this team actually is playing in this period after the way they played the first two?!?! Whatever, I don't care as long as they keep it up!

BlackMetalNinja

03-19-2008, 08:20 PM

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RockStar36

03-19-2008, 08:21 PM

OH MY GOD

BlackMetalNinja

03-19-2008, 08:24 PM

Chicago is up 3-0 over the Caps too :up:

RockStar36

03-19-2008, 08:26 PM

If something like this happens Friday I might not make it back home

Nighthawk

03-19-2008, 08:26 PM

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You guys have to keep me posted on the game...still don't have TV! Uggh!

hammerbillsfan

03-19-2008, 08:26 PM

http://gameradio.nhl.com/cc/playa.php?url=http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live/nhl/9287/20_nhl-buffalo_game_audio_050909.asx

http://live.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&page=RealTimeScoreboard&season=20072008&gameNumber=1103&gameType=2

hammerbillsfan

03-19-2008, 08:27 PM

6-4

BlackMetalNinja

03-19-2008, 08:27 PM

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

helmetguy

03-19-2008, 08:28 PM

Well, dip me in mustard and call me a hotdog! 6-4!!!

RockStar36

03-19-2008, 08:29 PM

this...is....ridiculous

By the way. Nights like these are exactly why I love the Buffalo Sabres

Nighthawk

03-19-2008, 08:29 PM

6-4

You've got to be kidding me!!!! What a game the weather decides to f**k up my signal!!!!!! Oh well...at least it looks like they may pull it off!

Mitchy moo

03-19-2008, 08:29 PM

Vanek again, 6-4 we're winning..........

chernobylwraiths

03-19-2008, 08:30 PM

Well, dip me in mustard and call me a hotdog! 6-4!!!

I was hating how much they were sucking and texted someone at the game that last time we played them we were down by two and won in overtime. I wasn't watching when the third started and when I turned it on, it was already 4-3 and the Sabres were really pumping.

BlackMetalNinja

03-19-2008, 08:30 PM

I left the room when we were down 4-1 and that's when this all happened. I've refused to step foot back in the living room until the game is over.

Nighthawk

03-19-2008, 08:30 PM

this...is....ridiculous

By the way. Nights like these are exactly why I love the Buffalo Sabres

Yeah, yeah...rub it in!:tap:

Nighthawk

03-19-2008, 08:31 PM

I left the room when we were down 4-1 and that's when this all happened. I've refused to step foot back in the living room until the game is over.

It must be you and me that have helped them! Nice job, BMN!

BlackMetalNinja

03-19-2008, 08:32 PM

It must be you and me that have helped them! Nice job, BMN!

:hi5:

hydro

03-19-2008, 08:32 PM

:rofl: about the same here BMN. I changed the channel at the end of the 2nd when we were down 4-1.

RockStar36

03-19-2008, 08:32 PM

I left the room when we were down 4-1 and that's when this all happened. I've refused to step foot back in the living room until the game is over.

Don't go in on Friday either

BlackMetalNinja

03-19-2008, 08:32 PM

:rofl: about the same here BMN. I changed the channel at the end of the 2nd when we were down 4-1.

I have the game on, I just can't see it. When they scored 2 in a row, I told my wife I wasn't coming back in there!

Mitchy moo

03-19-2008, 08:33 PM

Washington is losing 4-0, end of 1st period there. :dance:

hammerbillsfan

03-19-2008, 08:33 PM

You've got to be kidding me!!!! What a game the weather decides to f**k up my signal!!!!!! Oh well...at least it looks like they may pull it off!

did you open my links?

BlackMetalNinja

03-19-2008, 08:33 PM

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!

chernobylwraiths

03-19-2008, 08:34 PM

Hecht with the empty net!

Dr. Lecter

03-19-2008, 08:35 PM

You've got to be kidding me!!!! What a game the weather decides to f**k up my signal!!!!!! Oh well...at least it looks like they may pull it off!

:lolpoint: Nighthawk

Mitchy moo

03-19-2008, 08:35 PM

Touchdown, with extra point.................Good 7-4.

TheGhostofJimKelly

03-19-2008, 08:36 PM

That game had pretty much every emotion attached to it.

Dr. Lecter

03-19-2008, 08:36 PM

:rofl: about the same here BMN. I changed the channel at the end of the 2nd when we were down 4-1.

I changed the channel for 2 minutes in the 3rd when it was 4-1 to see what NIT games were on.

When I came back it was 4-3.

But at least I saw the rest unlike Nighthawk!

BlackMetalNinja

03-19-2008, 08:36 PM

6 goals in the 3rd gets them the win! woohoo!

Nighthawk

03-19-2008, 08:37 PM

did you open my links?

I appreciate it, but I didn't want to jinx them, so I just kept looking here for updates.

Jan Reimers

03-19-2008, 08:37 PM

Friggin' insane!

Dr. Lecter

03-19-2008, 08:37 PM

6 goals in the 3rd. Not a bad period..........

MTBillsFan

03-19-2008, 08:38 PM

6 goals in a period! It's just like last year!
GO SABRES! Listening to Jearenet on the radio is freakin AWESOME!

hammerbillsfan

03-19-2008, 08:39 PM

I appreciate it, but I didn't want to jinx them, so I just kept looking here for updates.

no problem :up:

chernobylwraiths

03-19-2008, 08:39 PM

:lolpoint: Nighthawk

I thought you went to the game.

Dr. Lecter

03-19-2008, 08:40 PM

I thought you went to the game.

No, the official Zone couple did.

Nighthawk

03-19-2008, 08:41 PM

:lolpoint: Nighthawk

Very funny...verrrry funny! Hey, the most important thing is that they actually grew some balls in the 3rd and came back and won the game. That's what makes me happy.

helmetguy

03-19-2008, 08:42 PM

I changed the channel for 2 minutes in the 3rd when it was 4-1 to see what NIT games were on.

When I came back it was 4-3.

But at least I saw the rest unlike Nighthawk!

I kept the game on, but decided to read instead of watch. Heard it go to 4-2, watched it go to 4-3. After that I put the book away. Nice win. Imagine if they could play 60 minutes like they played the last 15.

Dr. Lecter

03-19-2008, 08:46 PM

I kept the game on, but decided to read instead of watch. Heard it go to 4-2, watched it go to 4-3. After that I put the book away. Nice win. Imagine if they could play 60 minutes like they played the last 15.

Were you reading "My Pet Goat" (at least a few will get it)

Dr. Lecter

03-19-2008, 09:04 PM

Roy's goal changed to Vanek (I thought it had hit him)

Vanek with hat trick #3 of the season and #2 against Tampa Bay.

hammerbillsfan

03-19-2008, 09:15 PM

Great comeback for the Sabres!

:shake:

chubluv

03-19-2008, 10:43 PM

I was listening at work, and couldnt believe that the crowd was booing them. Then they started lighting the lamp. I'm watching the NHL networks on the fly so I can see the high lights.

We are the highest scoring team in the league. I did not even think we would of been top 10, but we scored a crap load of goals these past 3 games so that helps.

Meathead

03-20-2008, 04:45 AM

@&#%!

i made the mistake of laying down during the second intermission and fell ***king asleep and missed all the fireworks

:lolpoint: mh

hugely important win tho and doing in such dramatic fashion could be a catalyst to the string theyre gonna need to make it in

Dr. Lecter

03-20-2008, 05:54 AM

Meathead = dumbass

helmetguy

03-20-2008, 05:00 PM

03-20-2008, 05:15 PM

SabreEleven

03-20-2008, 05:52 PM

DVR + CenterIce is the greatest invention EVER. I watched the 3rd period all over again today.

03-20-2008, 09:22 PM

Can someone make video highlights with RJ for this game please?