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I'm not sure how many people really care about tonight's game or even know there is one for that matter but it is really important in the standings.  If you look up at the records of each team you will realize how close these two teams are.  It will be completely different from last night when the Sabres played a team that doesn't have a lot of offensive fire power, the Penguins have a lot of fire power and when they are clicking on all cylinders...watch out.

Team Leaders

Buffalo Sabres

  • Goals:Derek Roy, Jochen Hecht 13
  • Assists: Brian Campbell, Jason Pominville, Tim Connolly 22
  • Points: Jason Pominville 31
  • +/-: Derek Roy +8
  • PIM: Paul Gaustad 53

Pittsburgh Penguins

  • Goals:Sidney Crosby 16
  • Assists:Sidney Crosby 34
  • Points:Sidney Crosby 50
  • +/-:Mark Eaton +6
  • PIM:George Laraque 61

Projected Line combinations

Buffalo Forwards
26-Vanek, 9-Roy, 61-Afinogenov
55-Hecht, 19-Connolly, 29-Pominville
12-Kotalik, 28-Gaustad, 20-Paille
76-Peters, 22-Mair, 37-Ryan

Buffalo Defensemen
6-Spacek, 51-Campbell
5-Lydman, 10-Tallinder
45-Kalinin,38-Paetsch

Goaltenders
30-Miller, 35-Thibault

As per usual this thread is meant to spur conversation and create a Buffalo Sabres community.  If you're watching the game you might as well join us and chat a little bit.  I highly recommend you create a free account and grab a beer and join us for some good conversation.

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I'm watching

the Pittsburgh feed tonight because it's in HD...sorry no RJ for me tonight.

D.O. www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy on Dec 29, 2007 7:33 PM EST reply actions  

I'm trying to link up the webcast with RJ and Har

with the TV from Fox Sports Pittsburgh

D.O. www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy on Dec 29, 2007 7:50 PM EST reply actions  

boring game

so far

D.O. www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy on Dec 29, 2007 7:56 PM EST reply actions  

first power play

let's get the first one

D.O. www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy on Dec 29, 2007 7:59 PM EST reply actions  

Stupid cross ice

passes

D.O. www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy on Dec 29, 2007 8:02 PM EST reply actions  

your mother wants to know

what we have to do to have a decent pp

by qdloser on Dec 29, 2007 8:03 PM EST reply actions  

Playing

a little bit better now

D.O. www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy on Dec 29, 2007 8:36 PM EST reply actions  

They need to do

something this time

D.O. www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy on Dec 29, 2007 8:48 PM EST reply actions  

Hey Frank

Thanks for stopping by...yeah it's tight but I think the Pens are getting the better of things through two

D.O. www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy on Dec 29, 2007 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

One goal

Is never enough for the Pens.  They've blown a two goal lead three times this season.  Never comfortable until the final horn.

by FrankD on Dec 29, 2007 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Gary Roberts

That Gary Roberts hit looked super painful.  Didn't looked broken, but also didn't look like he'll be back within the next week or so.

by FrankD on Dec 29, 2007 9:16 PM EST reply actions  

Broken Fibula

Definitely not good

FrankD from http://www.pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Dec 29, 2007 9:21 PM EST up reply actions  

By the way

This might be a stupid question, but I'm still trying to get familiar with SB.  Do you need to register a new name with each individual blog?

FrankD from http://www.pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Dec 29, 2007 9:26 PM EST reply actions  

Right now you do

that is going to change in the very near future

D.O. www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy on Dec 29, 2007 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Sweet
FrankD from http://www.pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Dec 29, 2007 9:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Damn you Miller!!!

Stop this brick wall crap

FrankD from http://www.pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Dec 29, 2007 9:32 PM EST reply actions  

I really hope

The outdoor game is a lot more exciting than this one.

FrankD from http://www.pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Dec 29, 2007 9:35 PM EST reply actions  

I couldn't agree

more...this has been a boring game

D.O. www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy on Dec 29, 2007 9:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Perhaps it'd be better if the score was tied at 0.  That early goal just kinda killed the excitement factor of it.

FrankD from http://www.pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Dec 29, 2007 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

just hopin

the clock would go faster.

FrankD from http://www.pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Dec 29, 2007 9:40 PM EST reply actions  

Buffalo seems

disinterested in the game...the same way they did yesterday.  They have no energy or excitement

D.O. www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy on Dec 29, 2007 9:42 PM EST reply actions  

Staal...

Remember what I answered in your questions about Staal?  That right there is exactly what I was talking about.

FrankD from http://www.pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Dec 29, 2007 9:44 PM EST up reply actions  

This is the same Ty Conklin

who finished the season in Buffalo last year right?  Well than put some damn shots on net and you'll be able to score.

D.O. www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy on Dec 29, 2007 9:43 PM EST reply actions  

We're on the power play and yet it looks like you guys are.

FrankD from http://www.pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Dec 29, 2007 9:46 PM EST up reply actions  

here comes the pressure

FrankD from http://www.pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Dec 29, 2007 9:48 PM EST reply actions  

The End

Phew, that was too close for comfort.  Good game tonight, especially on Miller's part.  

FrankD from http://www.pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Dec 29, 2007 9:49 PM EST reply actions  

That will do it...

I guess that's it until Tuesday...or maybe Wednesday pending weather.

D.O. www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy on Dec 29, 2007 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

Has the weather

been a concern?

FrankD from http://www.pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Dec 29, 2007 9:50 PM EST up reply actions  

No I don't really think so...

snow showers and 32 degrees...last I heard.  That could change because you never know what the weather will do in Buffalo

D.O. www.diebytheblade.com

by David Oleksy on Dec 29, 2007 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Gnite guys

I'll check up on the blog tomorrow and look forward to the Ice Bowl.

Although boring, well played.

FrankD from http://www.pensburgh.com

by FrankD on Dec 29, 2007 9:52 PM EST reply actions  

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