Buffalo Sabres @ Boston Bruins [Game Thread]
by David Oleksy on Jan 3, 2009 8:00 AM EST
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Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins, Jan 3, 2009 1:00 PM EST
| Buffalo Sabres (18-15-5) |
Game # 39 |
Boston Bruins (29-5-4) |
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| Date: | January 3, 2009 |
Location: | Boston, MA |
| Time: | 1:00 p.m. ET |
Arena: | TD Banknorth Garden |
| TV: | MSG-B | SBN Affiliate/ Blogs | |
| Radio: |
WGR (550AM) |
Season Series | 1-2-1 |
| Final Score | Buffalo 4 - Boston 2 |
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The Sabres have earned only three of a possible eight points against the Bruins this season. It doesn't sound good but nobody has much success against the Bruins this season. The Bruins have played a total of 38 games and have lost only five times in regulation (one against the Sabres) and four times in Overtime/Shootout (one against the Sabres). In perspective the Sabres have fared fairly well against the First Place team in the Eastern Conference.
The Sabres beat the Leafs on Thursday night in their first game since Lindy Ruff publicly called out some the teams best players and decided to make some changes insid ethe locker room. The game today will be a much stiffer test than the game on Thursday against the Leafs. If anything it gives the Sabres something to build on.
Unfortunately I'll be on tape delay again today because of other obligations on a Saturday afternoon. Try to keep the game thread going so I have something to read later on.
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hello hello hello
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dear Sabres,
Beat the Bruins.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not bad. Get to soak in an matinee game. Yourself?
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Same here.
I see to be having some sound issues. I have it turned up real far but still hard to hear and there is a humming. WTH!?
by HO on Jan 3, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t know. I have the Boston/NESN feed here.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hasenfratz reffing. Prepare yourself for some missed calls.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Two great saves by Miller!
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Almost caught the B’s on a line change there…
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Holy God
The Bruins have won 14 straight at home!? Oh boy
by HO on Jan 3, 2009 1:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
hello.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Goal baby. Ellis.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe Gaustad.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fifth straight game the Bruins have allowed the first goal.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Goose is on FIRE!
Good saves by Thomas.
Love how they keep firing on the net.
by HO on Jan 3, 2009 1:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good saves by Thomas.
He’s leaving some rebounds, though.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
WOW....
Boston has had 22 straight penalty kills. CRAZY
by HO on Jan 3, 2009 1:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There goes that stat. :)
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
now roy get’s it i had him for the first one
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 1:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What is that – Nine straight games Buffalo has scored a power play goal?
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bruins haven’t had a shot since those two early saves by Miller.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
who just hobbled back to the bench!?
Keeley was yelling at me. LOL
by HO on Jan 3, 2009 1:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It was Vanek. He got hit in the calf by the puck.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Butler curled away from Lucic. Probably a smart move.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Not a good penalty.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We need a
big penalty kill here.
Is it just me or is Thomas stumbling all over the net!? Still drunk from last night?
by HO on Jan 3, 2009 1:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
boo
Oh man. That was a nice shot-fake by Savard.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Harry Neil
“Savard can see out of his ears. He has real soft hands with a great imagination”.
I love his quotes.
by HO on Jan 3, 2009 1:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ha.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta be roughing on Chara there.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
or not.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i like the way the ref helped them out
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 1:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. Both a Bruin and the ref has a hold of Roy and Chara tags him.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice Save Miller
Followed by a freaking penalty
by HO on Jan 3, 2009 1:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I thought they were calling a slash on Pominville. But it was a too many men on the ice penalty.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Savard
Shanked it.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
C’mon Miller, get back in the net. they need you there.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Matching minors.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Vanek and Thornton. Advantage Boston.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that does it they are against us i didn’t see anything
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 1:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Buffalo needs to get more shots on net. They’re looking for the perfect pass too much.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that’s why you shouldn’t just keep skating around with the puck shoot the darn thing
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 1:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pretty even first period there. Sabres were better the first half, but the Bruins were better for the second half.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
maybe but fortunately the score doesn’t refleck that
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 1:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, those early saves from Miller were critical.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
An argument for no-touch icing there.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GOAL
Ellis again!
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
got here just in yime for the goal made lunch
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 2:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
perfect timing.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
buffalo
comes out fired up then peters out at the end
by qdloser on Jan 3, 2009 2:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Vanek — almost! Bruins got too concerned about throwing the big hit and Vanek broke free.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is he?
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s still in net. Maybe he just got a stinger.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hecht
Hits the post.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i tjhought that was in keep it up buffalo
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 2:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
boo.
Don’t want to get into a run-n-gun game with Boston.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whoa. Almost a gift from Thomas there.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, glad to see you guys winning. Not a fan of Boston, beat us two in a row, we are now getting owned by Florida, yup, Florida. Make sure you beat Boston for me ; )
by AngelaMc on Jan 3, 2009 2:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
D.O.‘s going to be pleased – he’s getting spillover from several other blogs today!
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pominville! Thomas has gotten really sloppy here. Good to see the Sabres capitalize on it.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oops. That was Sekera with the goal.
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by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha ha nevermind. I was right the first time.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
why was that not a penalty he was mogging sekera
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 2:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yikes.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. I was about to say how Buffalo had really tightened it up for the second period. And now they’ve picked up another too many men penalty.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
stupid bad enough once in a game but 2 times
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You guys missed Crosby fighting, drew blood, awesome, it is 5-1 for Florida, but the fight was good. Still rootin’ for your win ; )
by AngelaMc on Jan 3, 2009 2:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They (literally) just showed it on the intermission report on NESN. :)
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
from your mouth harry to they’re ears
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 2:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Frank and I are nearly out numbered on Pensburgh by Panthers people! I need friends to help me cheer for Pens.
by AngelaMc on Jan 3, 2009 2:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
don't let them get to you and know we're with ya
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well… :)
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sheesh. Bruins are swarming early on.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 2:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
why can’t we shoot the daen puck again jeesssee
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 2:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
when did the bruin’s get that jeresy i don’t like it
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 3:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s their 3rd jersey, new for this season.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Eh. It’s OK. It’s much better than their previous 3rd jerseys.
I called these the “honeybear” jerseys.
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by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it was. :)
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by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the way were playing we’re going to beat ourselves again
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 3:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t see what happened there.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can understand that no call
The refs weren’t looking. Unlike the 10-12 ones where they were.
by dfderie on Jan 3, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Friggin’ Hasenfratz!
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Miller ought to be #1 star for this game.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 3:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I pretty much agree
But it’s close because Ellis is playing the best game of his season by far.
by dfderie on Jan 3, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that’s true. Good point. Ellis is having a career game this afternoon.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's not just his goals - and the near hat trick
It’s what he’s doing on the other shifts too. He made a give-and-go pass to Pommers in the second that just reeked of playing with confidence.
by dfderie on Jan 3, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he’s the only one really playing this period so far
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Game Center showing still 4-2, is correct?
by AngelaMc on Jan 3, 2009 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think there are two injured Sabers. Paille hasn’t had a shift so far this period.
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by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 3:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think so.
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by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s 10-2 now.
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by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They just showed that FLA is up 6-1 on Pittsburgh
Believe it or not we’re ahead of them if we get 2 points and they get 0.
by dfderie on Jan 3, 2009 3:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It is painful to watch… I digress, but will be happy for Bostons streak to be over.
by AngelaMc on Jan 3, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How did Hecht not score there?!
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by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 3:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Down two
t what point does Boston pull their goalie?I’m thinking around the 2:00 minute mark given the chance.
Timeout Boston with 2:29 left.
by dfderie on Jan 3, 2009 3:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They’ll probably do it now and play 6-4. Penalty on Vanek.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Vanek called for a penalty
Funny how he was putting his arms up after being mugged and yet HE gets the penalty.
by dfderie on Jan 3, 2009 3:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My kids are trashing my house as I am not glued to the TV for the next 2 mins
plus commercials.
by HO on Jan 3, 2009 3:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that's okaythey have to have some fun
Joan
by Joan O. on Jan 3, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Good call.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now Keeley knocked down Dallas
hockey fights in my own home. love it
by HO on Jan 3, 2009 3:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s it! Nice.
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by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 3:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We were the underdogs I'm sure going into this one.
Great job boys.
by HO on Jan 3, 2009 3:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for letting me hang out for the game.
Your blog smells pretty.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 3, 2009 3:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WOW!
6 on 4 after they pulled their goalie with 1:00 left… Gaustad loses his stick with 20 seconds left.
by dfderie on Jan 3, 2009 3:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for takin’ care of the necessary business, and lettin’ me hang out. You are looking very nice today; )
by AngelaMc on Jan 3, 2009 3:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well done today boys and girls! Nice win
Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com
by FrankD on Jan 3, 2009 3:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good start to the month.
Toronto then Boston on the road.
After the next two home games they play 9 of 10 on the road in every corner of the continent. This is crunch time for this team – and I’m gaining confidence that they have what it takes.
by dfderie on Jan 3, 2009 3:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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