Buffalo Sabres vs. Edmonton Oilers [Game Threads]
by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 6:00 PM EST
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PrintEdmonton Oilers at Buffalo Sabres, Nov 11, 2009 7:00 PM EST
| Buffalo Sabres (9-4-1, 19pts) |
Game # 15 |
Edmonton Oilers (8-8-2, 16pts) |
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| Date: | November 11, 2009 |
Location: | Buffalo, NY |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. ET |
Arena: | HSBC Arena |
| TV: | MSG |
SBN Affiliate/ Blogs | The Copper & Blue |
| Radio: |
WGR (550AM) |
Season Series | Buf 0-0-0, EDM 0-0-0 |
| Final Score | |||
| Buffalo Sabres | Category | Edmonton Oilers |
| 39 (2.79) | Goals For | 53 (2.94) |
| 33 (2.36) | Goals Against | 55 (3.06) |
| 489 (34.9) | Shots For | 470 (26.1) |
| 421 (30.1) | Shots Against | 610 (33.9) |
| 13/70 - 18.6% (19) | Power Play | 16/69 - 23.2% (6) |
| 10/47 - 78.7% (20) | Penalty Kill | 13/65 - 80.0% (17) |
Game Notes
- Derek Roy has scored a goal in his last three games. It is the only three goals he has scored this season.
- In addition to Roy. Craig Rivet, Tyler Myers and Jason Pominville are all on a three game point streak.
- Dustin Penner has goals in his last two games for the Oilers.
- Patrick O'Sullivan is on a three game point streak.
- This is the first time the two teams will meet since Buffalo beat the Oilers 10-2 last January.
Starting Goalies
Expected Lines
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.
Congrats to zaniac75 on winning the October prize of a Buffalo Sabres poster. I will be sending that out shortly.
Mobile Site
Remember that you can visit http://mobile.diebytheblade.com to visit the mobile site and you can comment from wherever you watch the game. Hope to see you here.
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The Roy Line looks good
Pominville just failed to get his stick on the pass from C-Mac or this game would be 1-0.
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Sure was
the first two lines look really good tonight. The new lines are the lines I wanted straight out of camp but they went back to Roy with Stafford and Vanek.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
I like the way they are playing but until a goal is scored it means absolutely nothing.
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Finally some emotion
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Score!!!
That is a huge goal. Nice stick work by Stafford on the rebound.
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Quote of the night
this is via Greg Wysh on Twitter
Through 14 minutes, this #Caps/#Isles game is like watching a drunk guy attempt to sprint through a room full of marbles. 3-2 NYI
Absolutely hilarious.
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Puck Daddy
Greg Wyshenski
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
The guy who claims to be a Devils fan but actually loves the Capitals more.
Just read him once in a while, you think the Capitals are the only team in the NHL just because he lives in D.C.
I think so
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
Power Play = Not Good
Overall it was a decent period but they had a real chance with that power play and they didn’t take advantage. I hope that doesn’t come back to bite them.
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Agree
Happy we’re winning but not exactly a very entertaining period of hockey. I watched some of that wild first period between the Caps and Isles – a fun game to watch.
by ccthemovieman on Nov 11, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
Was that a good save...
or was it a lucky save? I say lucky save.
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On the replay
I stand corrected. It was a pretty good save.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
Even the refs are sleeping through this game.
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1-0 Buffalo Leading
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
MONTY
Montador ripped that shot from the high slot.
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Yes he is
Tyler Myers is the only other defenseman to score a goal.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
Need a kill here
this is an opportunity for Edmonton to get back in the game.
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that is what happens when the score is 2-0. You have to play smart.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
why was everyone booing gaustad during the philly game? I saw the islanders game last week, but there was no sound at the bar, what gives?
Are you sure they were booing?
they often do the GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSE chant for him. Like we used to do the BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE chant in the 80’s and 90’s.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
I think that was in the net.
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Wow
what a save by Miller. I could have swore it was in the net.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't think so
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
He is huge
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
Stupid penalty
but he went to the ice as easily as Vanek did.
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Another stupid penalty
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Stupid penalty costs the Sabres
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"Playing well but taking a lot of penalties."
oxymoron. playing stupid and taking a lot of penalties.
What an awful period
I guess the Sabes are trying to help the Oilers since they have so many players in the injured list. How many stupid penalties can one team take in a period?
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who is Sylvester anyway? Just a journo who got lucky enough to cover the Sabres games? Like does he have any ties to the Sabres or even hockey aside from th
im just asking who he is, ive only been in the US since ’05. That is when my hockey fandom began. All i know is he is a journalist.
I will say this
I’m sure he is a nice guy to those who he is friends with but he seemed to be kind of standoffish at the prospect camp at Niagara University.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
I’ll call him out on that!! If he did that, shame on him. And I mean that. You gotta play the role, even if the camera’s not on…
I didn’t personally talk to him or even try to. I’m sure he was being bothered by many people so I kind of understood why he would be that way. Who knows what he had going on as well…I know they were doing many features before, during and after the practice.
I was surprised by how big he is. I always thought he was a small guy from the way he looks on TV.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
You should see Bulldog in person then. I’m a decent sized guy too, but I remember a few years back going to a game with him and another buddy who was 6’5" 280. I thought to myself…I’m safe.
Bulldog is huge
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
Many people do
I actually like him but he is definitely on the decline.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
All I have is the box score
But it looks like the top line is playing a lot better tonight.
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Top 2 lines
They both looked good until the penalties started.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
Edmonton's goal
We had four defensemen out on the PK? Is that normal?
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by furrer4heisman on Nov 11, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
5-on-3
Myers, Tallinder and Connolly were on the ice.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
OK. The box on NHL.com has Connolly +2.
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by furrer4heisman on Nov 11, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
Because it was a power play goal
there is no plus/minus on a power play goal.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Didn't realize that
then again, I rarely pay attention to +/-
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by furrer4heisman on Nov 11, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
not many people do
It’s valuable at times but most times it doesn’t mean that much.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
I’m falling more for Kennedy game by game. I am really impressed by his defensive prowess at times. Did he learn that in Rochester, or did he learn it in the last three months? That was on his scouting reports when he was drafted…
Last season in Portland
I talked to Ryan Messenick who did the broadcasting for road games last season and he was thoroughly impressed wit his improvement last season.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
I think everyone pretty much loves Kennedy
This kid has a ton of potential. He kinda reminds me of Roy as a rookie (always giving a big effort, always making some sort of play) but with a bit more skating ability.
This is a terrible call
the guy is falling down into the boards and gets hit by MacArthur. This is an example of calling the injury instead of the action.
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yep
5 minute major and game misconduct. Ridiculous call.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
Unless it's a fight
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
No
there is no game misconduct for a fight. It’s just five minutes and that is it.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
No problem
I enjoy sharing my knowledge. There has always been something about hockey that I loved.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
seriously. Its just non-existent back home. I came to the US as an NBA fan, arrived in Buffalo as a Pistons fan. I hate football so the Bills weren’t an option, gave hockey a shot and even though I didn’t fully understand it the first few times it just loved it, after about 5 games i was just hooked. I dont give a shit about the NBA at all anymore, Im simply a hockey fan.
Well, we’re glad to have you. Feel free to ask any questions. I think many of us would be happy to oblige…
Ditto
hockey is a great sport and I enjoy teaching people the nuances of the game.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
Not pretty but good.
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by David Oleksy on Nov 11, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
29 minutes in penalities says Harry
And only 1 goal for Edmonton. That’s pretty impressive. Let’s keep it going through the weekend!!
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