Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens [Game Thread]
by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 6:00 PM EST
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Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres, Dec 3, 2009 7:00 PM EST
| Buffalo Sabres (15-7-2, 32pts) |
Game # 25 | Montreal Canadiens (12-13-2, 26pts) | |||
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vs. |  |
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| Date: | December 3, 2009 |
Location: | Buffalo, NY |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. ET |
Arena: | HSBC Arena |
| TV: | MSG |
SBN Affiliate/ Blogs | Habs Eyes On The Prize |
| Radio: |
WGR (550AM) |
Season Series | BUF 1-0-0,MTL 0-1-0 |
| Final Score | |||
| Buffalo Sabres | Category | Montreal Canadiens |
| 64 (2.67) | Goals For | 62 (2.30) |
| 55 (2.29) | Goals Against | 77 (2.85) |
| 773 (32.2) | Shots For | 760 (28.1) |
| 709 (29.5) | Shots Against | 833 (30.9) |
| 22/111 - 19.8% (18) | Power Play | 14/82 - 17.1% (24) |
| 13/88 - 85.2% (3) | Penalty Kill | 23/113 - 79.6% (15) |
Game Notes
- The Sabres begin this game with a three game winning streak.
- Jhonas Enroth has been recalled to backup Ryan Miller while Patrick Lalime heads to Portland on a two-game rehab assignment.
- Jochen Hecht has scored goals in two consecutive games. He has a total of three points in his last two games.
- Derek Roy and Jason Pominville also have three points in their last two games. Roy has a goal and two assists, while Pominville has three assists.
- With the Sabres and Bills both in action tonight...there are plenty of options. Remember to head over to Buffalo Rumblings when the Sabres game ends to chat with Bills fans.
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 JSCoope on winning the prize for November. I will be contacting you soon to get mailing information.
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Football Night in Canada, Hockey Night in Buffalo
by destinsabresfan on Dec 3, 2009 7:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And what are these “Bills” you speak of? :)
by Afino on Dec 3, 2009 7:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A team from the frozen north that can best be described as “clueless”
by destinsabresfan on Dec 3, 2009 7:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is there a chance that the Sabres outscore the Bills tonite?
by destinsabresfan on Dec 3, 2009 7:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
of course.
"always thinking one step ahead, like a carpenter...who makes stairs..."
by dragonwag0n on Dec 3, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My roommates
got drunk and went to the Sarah Palin book signing so I’m here by myself. But if I’m drinking AND talking to you guys that doesn’t make me an alcoholic, right?
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by furrer4heisman on Dec 3, 2009 7:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You never drink alone...
when you are in an open thread
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great shift
love the puck movement so far…
and just like that they score!
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by furrer4heisman on Dec 3, 2009 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
C-Mac
picking up the garbage in front of the net.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He must’ve read your November recap article Dave! A bit of extra motivation tonight.
by Andy Boron on Dec 3, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If Halak
keeps giving up rebounds like this and his defense keeps not doing anything about it this could get ugly quick. Great start.
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by furrer4heisman on Dec 3, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think you are correct sir
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Another Rebound
It took four tries but it’s a goal.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Always a good night
when pominville scores
by Rafal Ladysz on Dec 3, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was a nice rush
and again MTL’s defense looked lackadaisical when their goalie was in trouble.
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by furrer4heisman on Dec 3, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Been waiting for about a month
for that game we win 6-2. Looks like this might be it (knocking on wood)
by Andy Boron on Dec 3, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone have a good stream?
the one on atdhe.net is without sound
by Rafal Ladysz on Dec 3, 2009 7:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yes, yes he did
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by furrer4heisman on Dec 3, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Howard for Detroit
is getting the same help from his D that Halak is getting from his. It’s good to know were not the only team that plays less than inspired when the backup is in net.
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by furrer4heisman on Dec 3, 2009 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pouring it on now
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was only joking earlier when I said the Blades may outscore the Bills. Could happen, dudes!!
by destinsabresfan on Dec 3, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
does anyone have a good site where i can watch the game because my stream is without sound
by Rafal Ladysz on Dec 3, 2009 7:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
been looking
can’t find one
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is it on
channelsurfing.net?
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by furrer4heisman on Dec 3, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wow im loving buffalo’s puck movement
by Rafal Ladysz on Dec 3, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Myers and Tallinder
are both +3 tonite
by destinsabresfan on Dec 3, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Butler was taken to the locker room. He was limping but wasn’t carried off.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He fell awkwardly on his foot and bent his leg back. Didn’t look too serious bu you never know.
by Andy Boron on Dec 3, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know, man. That kind of leg-bend is what causes ACL tears.
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Dec 3, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Most dominant period of the year
Razor said a few time that flying through the neutral zone and hitting the blue line with speed was what was making them so dangerous and I have to agree. Their offensive game looks more like the free-wheeling post-lockout style, but they’re being responsible on defense as well. If we could only play like this every game…
by Andy Boron on Dec 3, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice Tribute
could have probably been a little better but it was good.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like how that awesome Sabres 40th Anniversary montage was basically the Relentless video that had been up on Google Video for a couple years
by HarryNeale'sGarden on Dec 3, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha
I didn’t even know that
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Take that, three-hour Canadiens 100th anniversary tribute.
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by furrer4heisman on Dec 3, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Apparently the Habs are looking ahead to that Molson-induced event.
by destinsabresfan on Dec 3, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Montreal fans are gonna need all the Molsons they can get their hands on to forget about tonight.
by Andy Boron on Dec 3, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I used to drink Molson
but switched to Labatt after the sale.
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by furrer4heisman on Dec 3, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
That might be more offense than we see in the football game later!
by ccthemovieman on Dec 3, 2009 7:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't they tell us
that MTL looked dead in the warmups during the pregame? Kinda easy to say that they had nothing in the tank when they just got smoked in the first period.
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by furrer4heisman on Dec 3, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh great, that was Connolly who just took a shot off the ankle…..
by Afino on Dec 3, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It sure was
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Score
man they are just outworking them…that should have never been a goal.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was just going to say that
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rebounds, rebounds, rebounds
rebounds, rebounds, rebounds.
This is awesome.
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by furrer4heisman on Dec 3, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just got settled down to play remote control games all night. It seems I missed a pretty decent first period, huh?
by krytime on Dec 3, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yep...you certainly did
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They did – Sekera up front, then Butler got hurt.
by Afino on Dec 3, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, they tried him up front the other night too and Lindy liked what he saw.
by Afino on Dec 3, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I knew that, but I didn’t think it’d be something that would take. Is this a Bowman like move by Ruff, like the way Bowman played Housley at center to revive his offensive game, or is it just because someone else couldn’t play?
by krytime on Dec 3, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it was a matter of no one “deserved” to be benched, especially considering the most likely candidate was Sekera, and he’s been playing well.
by Afino on Dec 3, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ellis was scratched but I didn’t hear about an injury with him.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good, Connolly’s back. Feared an ankle injury.
by Afino on Dec 3, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's gonna be tough for Montreal to win
when they have defensemen that can’t shoot without falling down.
by Andy Boron on Dec 3, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Power PLay
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 8:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Halak held on to one without a rebound
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ah!
I flip to the Bills game and now Montreal scores? Bad karma….
by Andy Boron on Dec 3, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Friggin jinx
@SabresDotCom I’m taking a risk here by saying that Ryan Miller currently has a shutout streak of 144:41… #sabres
That is from the Sabres twiitter account just moments before the Habs scored.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Ain’t that always how it goes.
by Andy Boron on Dec 3, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding me? The Sabres really sent that out?
by krytime on Dec 3, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good lord. What is going on with all of the media peopled employed by the teams in this town? First the Bills Jauron team picture “scandal,” and then now something like that?
by krytime on Dec 3, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What was the Jauron team picture thing
Being sick has had me out of the loop the last week or so.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They photoshopped him out of the team pic they handed out on Sunday…..they put a player over him, but forgot to change it to a players lower half so someone (McGee?) is “wearing” khaki’s in the picture.
by bluecollarbuffalo on Dec 3, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
that is absolutely hilarious.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would agree
hilarious that they would not do enough editing to include the bottom half of the player.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
28-7 shots
the habs are getting taken to school and they don’t even deserve a goal
by Rafal Ladysz on Dec 3, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How'd they score?
I think I’m watching the Bills for the rest of the night.
by Andy Boron on Dec 3, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jealous
Me being a lowly Rochester guy, I can’t see the game. Apparently we’re only a local market when they need to sell out games for television purposes. Ridiculous.
by bluecollarbuffalo on Dec 3, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s not right. The Bills should have done something here for you Rochester folks. That issure should’ve been pushed further if you ask me.
by krytime on Dec 3, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the biggest disappointment is that the Bills didn’t even pretend to care. I saw no statement from the team about Rochester fans. They have their training camp here and about 1/4 of season tickets from here, but now….
This is the first time I’ve felt betrayed by the whole Toronto thing. If this wasn’t in Toronto, it wouldn’t be on Thurs. night, and we wouldn’t have to worry about a blackout for a “home” sellout.
by bluecollarbuffalo on Dec 3, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that’ll drag down miller’s save %. At least the GAA is still sub-2.00
by The Burl 8 on Dec 3, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey now!
I just saw the Hokies on an MSG commercial.
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by furrer4heisman on Dec 3, 2009 8:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Power Play
need to get the momentum back because Montreal has taken control.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 8:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What a save
at a big time
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 8:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
typical miller
makes it happen when called upon
by Rafal Ladysz on Dec 3, 2009 8:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
just noticed kennedy got that first home goal. i called that one in the game preview.
by Rafal Ladysz on Dec 3, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Spacek shoots...way wide
where have I heard that before?
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Myers is already better than Spacek in every possible way. Another great signing by Montreal!
by Andy Boron on Dec 3, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
buffalo better not allow anymore because the habs shouldn’t even be in this game whatsoever.
by Rafal Ladysz on Dec 3, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They better start playing again
I can see why there would be a let down but this game can’t get away.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
another good chance for the habs because of laziness.
by Rafal Ladysz on Dec 3, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That's huge
they needed to stop the bleeding.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Very big. Makes it much easier to ease up on the flipping..
by krytime on Dec 3, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting replay.
LaPierre repeatedly punched Stafford in the back on that legit no-goal.
I’m not talking about playing defense. I’m talking hard deliberate punches to Stafford’s back while he was playing the puck around the crease.
by dfderie on Dec 3, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LaPierre is a scumbag
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I heard tha. Never realized how true it was until seeing that.
by dfderie on Dec 3, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kaleta actually fought
was that mara?
by Rafal Ladysz on Dec 3, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Mara went right after him after he missed a check on someone else.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Where's the instigator?
The league has been completely ignoring a rule that they instituted a few years ago. This fight was within 5 minutes of regulation, and there was no reason for Mara to spark that.
I guess the one good thing about it never getting called is that at least SOMETHING is consistent.
by The Burl 8 on Dec 3, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Very VERY good point.
The only reply I have is that it’s no long 2006, nor are we talking lockouts anymore.
by dfderie on Dec 3, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not to sound like a homer….
Kaleta may have deserved that payback. Nothing wrong with that. But he doesn’t punch opposing players blindside while down 3 goals.
by dfderie on Dec 3, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That is very true
Mara went after him last season too.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Salt in the wound
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Woohoo!
Flipped back to the game just in time to see Grier!
by Andy Boron on Dec 3, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Four in a row
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Solid win
See you guys for the next game.
by Rafal Ladysz on Dec 3, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Watching the Bills now
recap later tonight
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Dec 3, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pet peeves here. NFL (or DirecTV) has this game as “Bills @ Jets”. Huh?
by dfderie on Dec 3, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
About faceoffs and Roy...
He won 7 of 16. First game in some time since he was under 50%.
I can’t find any season stats but I wanted to this morning when I was seeing the comments about Goose – deservedly – but nobody mentioning Roy.
He’s playing hard during his TOI. At least to this guy who’s only watching what’s on the screen. Right now this is a player I want on my team doing what he is come April.
(And yeah, I know I’m in the minority with good fans.)
by dfderie on Dec 3, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
not with me
I really think he’s stepped up his game this year and it’s starting to pay off on the score sheet.
by Andy Boron on Dec 3, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Roy is definitely my favorite Sabre. He has some dumb moments but in general he’s playing really good 2-way hockey and making things happen when he is on the ice.
by JSCoope on Dec 3, 2009 10:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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