[open thread] Sabres vs. Penguins (Winter Classic)
by David Oleksy on Dec 31, 2007 3:26 PM EST
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It's finally here...the Winter Classic at Ralph Wilson Stadium. There isn't a whole lot I can say about the game itself because this game is about the experience and the weather. The most recent weather forecast is for rain changing to snow and 2-4 inches of snow on Tuesday. The forecast turns much colder throughout the day and into Wednesday with highs Wednesday of 17 degrees. Everyone have a safe and happy new year and be here tomorrow at 1PM to talk about the game. Feel free to post in this thread early if you want to talk about the game.
Team Leaders
Buffalo Sabres
- Goals:Derek Roy, Jochen Hecht 13
- Assists: Brian Campbell, Jason Pominville, Tim Connolly 22
- Points: Jason Pominville 31
- +/-: Derek Roy, Daniel Paille +7
- PIM: Paul Gaustad 53
Pittsburgh Penguins
- Goals:Sidney Crosby 16
- Assists:Sidney Crosby 36
- Points:Sidney Crosby 52
- +/-:Mark Eaton, Sidney Crosby +6
- PIM:Ryan Malone 63
Projected Line combinations
Buffalo Forwards
26-Vanek, 9-Roy, 61-Afinogenov
55-Hecht, 19-Connolly, 29-Pominville
12-Kotalik, 28-Gaustad, 41-MacArthur
20-Paille, 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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Period By Period Commentary
ill be here after each period to give my thoughts.
by TonyOWild on Jan 1, 2008 12:42 PM EST reply actions
Final Score Prediction
Seeing as how the visibility above the rink was near impossible to navigate, I'm going to say the goalies won't be able to see the puck either.
Final Score: Penguins 17 Sabres 15
Pens
Are dominating this game right now.
On a side note, the snow is really packing onto the ice right now to the point where the only way to clear the puck is to lift it.
I'm late but I'm here...
I seen the pregame and that was amazing but from what I seen there is too much snow on the ice to play the game.
At least the game went on...
But this isn't doing much to reel in new fans on a national broadcast
The ice
The ice stuff is getting annoying...At first I was jealous I wasn't there but I'm changing my mind
1st period thoughts
Boy this is one hell of a game, Hell of a Save by Ty Conklin, The Sabres looked slow to start out the game, The Ice...Eh, i can put up with it with the Game being This Great, Go Sabres, Hell of a Game.
by TonyOWild on Jan 1, 2008 2:12 PM EST reply actions
Powder Blue
I like the powder blue jersey as well...in fact I think I want to buy one
Commercial
I'm sorry but that AMP Commercial is hilarious...YoMamaWeen!!!
Sabres
Are really dominating the second. Miller hasn't faced a single shot this period, and nothing in 16 minutes
The weather
is getting really bad. They should call the game until tomorrow.
Good period
For the Buffalo Sabres but the score is still 1-1. The weather is obviously an issue. What is more fair continue playing or do a shootout at HSBC arena on February 17. I say if they went this far they might as well continue playing now.
This has been
One Hell of a game so far, forget calling it off, let em play.
by TonyOWild on Jan 1, 2008 3:04 PM EST reply actions
Physical
The game is getting a little bit chippy now and NBC feed is taking a poop
NBC
Feed is now clear, i dealt through it since i cant get CBC in HD.
by TonyOWild on Jan 1, 2008 3:53 PM EST reply actions
Funny
My comcast guide says "The Music of Seal On Ice" is on right now...
This game is on ice, but it's not quite figure skating.
they are broadcasting the game till its over
now OVERTIME HERE WE COME, This has been one hell of a game.
by TonyOWild on Jan 1, 2008 4:14 PM EST reply actions
Crosby....
Wins it by going 5 hole on miller,
Pens win 2-1 in the shoot out.
by TonyOWild on Jan 1, 2008 4:37 PM EST reply actions
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