Buffalo Sabres @ New York Islanders [Game Thread]
by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders, Oct 31, 2009 7:00 PM EDT
| Buffalo Sabres (8-1-1, 17pts) |
Game # 11 |
New York Islanders (3-4-5, 11pts) |
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| Date: | October 31, 2009 |
Location: | Uniondale, NY |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. ET |
Arena: | Nassau County Memorial Coliseum |
| TV: | MSG |
SBN Affiliate/ Blogs | Lighthouse Hockey |
| Radio: |
WGR (550AM) |
Season Series | Buf 1-0-0, NYI 0-1-0 |
| Final Score | |||
| Category | Buffalo Sabres | New York Islanders |
| Goals For | 32 (3.20) | 28 (2.33) |
| Goals Against | 19 (1.90) | 39 (3.25) |
| Shots For | 352(35.2) | 365 (30.4) |
| Shots Against | 293 (29.3) | 396 (33.0) |
| Power Play | 9/49 - 18.4% (T-19) | 9/45 - 20.0% (17) |
| Penalty Kill | 30/37 - 81.1% (11) | 37/46 - 80.4% (13) |
Quite frankly I can't find information on what goalies are playing or who the scratches will be tonight. This will be the open thread but the information won't be available until game time.
SPG Game
I quickly put up a post before the first game that explained the SPG Game. Unfortunately I did not do a very good job of explaining it. I will try to do a better job of explaining the game and the objective in this post. As always , if there are any questions send me an e-mail or ask in the comments.
What is the SPG Game?
"SPG" is an acronym for "Shot", "Penalty" and "Goal". The object of the game is to predict which Buffalo Sabres player will have the first shot, penalty and goal for each period.
How Does it Work?
You receive one point for every correct prediction you make. This gives you a potential for nine points in a regulation game, 12 points in an overtime game and 14 points in a shootout.
How Do I Sign Up?
The SPG Game is free to play with a special thanks to Gary Perez for building the platform that drives these statistics. You can sign up by visiting this page and creating account. After creating account you will have to visit the game page to make your selections.
Prizes?
There will be prizes available for the winner of each month as well as a grand prize winner at the conclusion of the regular season. The winner of the grand prize at the end of the season will win a Buffalo Sabres jersey. We will start out small by giving away a Buffalo Sabres poster to the winner of the October SPG Game.
Last game left until we give away a Sabres poster.
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Who Knows What to Expect?
I never take any team for granted and the Isles are definitely a threat and playing better this year.
I’m hoping the Sabres jump off to a quick lead, actually give Lalime some support for a change, and pull off the win. It’s important to have confidence you can win your backup as well as your starting goalie. Having said that, I still wish we had Marty Biron! Any chance he would come back, or we’d go after him? I think the team plays better in front of Marty than Patrick.
by ccthemovieman on Oct 31, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can see us making a move for Biron at the trade deadline if we’re in a good position in the division. I would love to see Marty back in Blue & Gold and I think he’d seriously consider it if this team stays hot and goes strong into the playoffs.
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by NeverendingOptimism on Oct 31, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well if he’s traded here, he can’t “consider” anything ;)
by Afino on Oct 31, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
touche.
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by NeverendingOptimism on Oct 31, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll give’m Paetsch and a 4th round pick
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by NeverendingOptimism on Oct 31, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vogl says Lindy hinted that he may ride Miller’s hot hand and play him – no word on whether that means Lalime’s sick too.
No Kaleta, no Gaustad. Kennedy and Hecht were sick too, But they’re better and good enough to play.
I will assume that Paetsch takes Kaleta’s spot on the 4th line and Sekera plays on D.
by Afino on Oct 31, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6:29 p.m.: It’s official. The goaltending matchup is Miller versus Martin Biron.
by Afino on Oct 31, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like that matchup. The Isles are coming off of a huge win.
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by NeverendingOptimism on Oct 31, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad Miller is playing
and trust that Ruff is not going to burn him out this season, as he did a couple of years ago. Lalime must be sick.
by ccthemovieman on Oct 31, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally Here
kids done getting treats
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Power Play
Too Many men
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Couple chances
not much of a threat though.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Quiet night tonight
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everyone else with their kids and/or getting ready to go out to a party, most likely.
Looks like it’s me and you, Dave.
by Afino on Oct 31, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luckily I don’t live in a child-friendly neighborhood. That means more hockey for me!
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I took the kids out
and now I’m watching the game in a secluded room with the rest of the lights off.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True that
The Toronto game was one of the most entertaining games all year in terms of excitement for both teams. Playing for a half-empty arena probably takes some of the thrill out of it.
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sabres have 11 shots
they got some good opportunities on the power play an Miller just stopped a breakaway that is pretty exciting.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
True, but the Tronna crowd atmospheres are always awesome. Also I was listening to the Leafs announcers on Gamecenter and I really like them. Their play-by-play man keeps every single pass and shot exciting.
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sabres look better than last night, that’s for sure.
by Afino on Oct 31, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Grier
why didn’t he let Rivet fight him?
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would like to know myself
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Biron looking good tonight
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This has been all Sabres
and then we give away a goal.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Myers? Where was this the first 9 games so we can send you back down?
by Afino on Oct 31, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah he has not really looked good the last 2 games. I’m noticing lots of Lydman/Sekera-esque giveaways. Still, he will learn.
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess you couldn’t ask for a better period…..except where it matters.
by Afino on Oct 31, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Park's goal
They just showed a graphic saying it was his first since April 3, 2009. Is it just me, or do we always seem to give up goals to guys like that. It’ll be December and we give up some guys first goal of the year…
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This aint hal bad
We get Rick and Harry during the game but don’t have to deal with Sylvester during intermission.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Like Montador’s hair though. Good hockey hair.
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jackman is huge
Monty needed to keep him close to be able to connect on a punch.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice job Monty
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah , we know why he did it, which means a lot.
by Afino on Oct 31, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lovin the team attitude
Nobody gets in Miller’s crease this year.
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Organist
Is playing “Sabre Dance.” A little home-ice advantage for us?
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
I missed that…hilarious.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fun Fact
I was a percussion major in college – Sabre Dance is actually a pretty common audition piece for professional orchestra auditions all over the world. That was a fun few weeks of practicing :)
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
broken arm
there is no way he is in that much pain and it’s not broken. That deserves way more than two minutes.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Continues the trend – every time Paetsch plays forward, him or a defenseman gets hurt.
by Afino on Oct 31, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is not going to be our night
The team plays better than expected but Biron outplays Miller.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Miller has to come back to Earth at some point.
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has tonight
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Problem is, you’re going to hear a lot of “well, we would have lost tonight anyways, so why not play Lalime instead of screwing up Miller?”
by Afino on Oct 31, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Managing Miller
will be tough this year. We obviously need him to have the best chance to win, but since it looks like he’ll also be starting for Team USA, we’ll also need to make sure he’s fresh for the playoffs.
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again, Tallinder sits there while miller gets run over.
AND AGAIN…..COME ON!
by Afino on Oct 31, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Should have been a penalty
that is ridiculous they let Sim skate right into the crease and drill Miller.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The way Biron is playing it is.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We all knew this was inevitable sooner or later.
by Afino on Oct 31, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
I’m watching online (Gamecenter) and have it on a 40 sec delay to match up with the WGR radio feed. So all these comments from the future are spoiling everything for me :(
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Game Over
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Might need a drink myself
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paetsch is back
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hillen should get an extra two for being a pansy
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you are going to face wash you should man up and drop the gloves.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha I’d love to see the referee hand-sign for that.
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's give Biron credit
Buffalo had a lot of chances and he made the saves. After that the Islanders took over and beat Miller for some goals.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The way we’ve played the last few games, we can’t complain about a goalie winning the game for his team.
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No complaints
I just don’t think the Sabres have played that poorly tonight. I think they were much worse last night.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still a chance
The Islanders have not been good in the third period. They blew a 3-0 lead with under 10 minutes left to Boston. Overall they have allowed 17 goals in the third period and they have only scored eight.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With the offensive talent we have over all 4 lines, we’re never out of it. This team will be scary if Roy and Vanek ever start scoring goals….
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope we don't get shutout.
If I wanted to watch offensive ineptitude, I’d watch the Bills.
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
my thoughts exactly
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, except the Bills D scores more than the Sabres!
by bluecollarbuffalo on Oct 31, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mair
that was a vicious hit on Witt.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grier
he must have thought the Islanders symbol on Biron’s chest was a target because he hit it right in the center.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate to say it....
but this is the team we saw too often last year.
by bluecollarbuffalo on Oct 31, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Need Patty and Goose back in the lineup
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, but it’s only the first time I feel we’ve been dominated by a lesser opponent (3rd period of Toronto notwithstanding.) Let’s hope this trend doesn’t continue. I like to think we have a new attitude this year.
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
I think they played better tonight than they did the last time they played the Islanders. If Roloson wasn’t so bad last game the Islanders would have beat the Sabres that night.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't disagree, but...
Miller “bailed” then out in bad games so far this year. Last year, (and the year before), he didn’t steal too many.
by bluecollarbuffalo on Nov 1, 2009 8:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Vanek shaking his head
what else do they have to do to get a goal tonight?
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rivet showing some energy...
or maybe some frustration. Either way, it is really good to see him do that so late in the game.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Definitely warms my heart to see Rivet throw some hay.
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fitting end
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Definitely interested in the Wed. night rematch
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice watching with ya'll
Happy Halloween.
by Andy Boron on Oct 31, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good night
Wednesday will be another night. A chance to get revenge on the Islanders.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Oct 31, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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