Buffalo Sabres @ Tampa Bay Lightning [Game Thread}
by David Oleksy on Mar 18, 2010 6:30 PM EDT
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Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning, Mar 18, 2010 7:30 PM EDT
| Buffalo Sabres(36-22-10, 82pts) |
Game #69 | Tampa Bay Lightning(28-29-12, 68pts) |
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| Date: |
March 18, 2010 |
Location: | Tampa, FL |
| Time: | 7:30 p.m. ET |
Arena: | St. Pete Times Forum |
| TV: | MSG-B |
SB Nation Affiliate | Raw Charge |
| Radio: |
WGR (550AM) |
SB Nation Game Page | Sabres vs Lightning coverage |
| Season Series | Buffalo (2-0-0) - Tampa Bay (0-1-1) |
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| Buffalo Sabres | Category | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 183 (2.7) | Goals For | 181 (2.6) |
| 168 (2.5) | Goals Against | 204 (3.0) |
| 2153 (31.7) | Shots For | 2010 (29.1) |
| 2146 (31.6) | Shots Against | 2158 (31.3) |
| 44/263 - 16.7% (23) | Power Play | 52/278 - 18.7% (13) |
| 32/227 - 85.9% (1) | Penalty Kill | 55/279 - 80.3% (21) |
| Lost -1 | Home/Road Streak | Lost - 2 |
| Lost -1 | Overall Streak | Lost - 2 |
| 2-2-1 |
Last 5 Games | 1-3-1 |
| 4-4-2 |
Last 10 Games | 2-7-1 |
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These 7:30 games are messing with me
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
Let’s hope it doesn’t mess up the Sabres either
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 18, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
While waiting for this dreaded 7:30 start, I trolled over to Stanley Cup of Chowder. It sounds like Thornton kicked the crap out of Matt Cooke in the revenge bout.
by destinsabresfan on Mar 18, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently, it didn’t take very long for it to happen either.
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 18, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Thorton got a 10 minute misconduct after he tried to keep punching cooke after the linesman stepped in.
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 18, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Just turned things on....
Rivet will be out for the period? Alon with Butler? For different reasons….
I’ve been oon Rivet for his play, but from what I just saw he did the right thing.
This should be a fun game.
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 18, 2010 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
No.
It wasn’t “an NHL interference penalty”.
It was an elbow to the jaw.
And a PPG, at that
Had one Tuesday, too.
by kramertoneman on Mar 18, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Fun fact
I’ve got the game on Tampa radio, and they just noted that the Sabres are next-to-last in the league in 1st period goals.
by destinsabresfan on Mar 18, 2010 7:52 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone watching the Pens Bruins game? That has the makings of an ugly one tonight
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
This is more like it
Rivet sticks up for a teammate and the Sabres take an early lead. I can get used to this.
D.O.
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I see now. because its 7:30 instead of seven, they forgot to be bad for the first 10 minutes?
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Free Tyler Ennis!
If that’s the case, Sunday should be a good game for Carolina.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 18, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Downie shouldn't even be playing in this game
he should be suspended for a long time for what he did to Crosby.
D.O.
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Thats what I mean
Hes likely to do something stupid… Watch out Miller, Vanek, Myers, Connolly.
I dont trust Downie
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
He was pissed ’cause of the save on his breakaway
by destinsabresfan on Mar 18, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
lol they've been more gritty in this first 9 minutes than they have the past 5 games
kaleta, the only penalty, that was a dumb play on his part
They like to set him up for one-timers on their PP
by destinsabresfan on Mar 18, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay.
So who is this team waering the white jerseys? And what happened to the tentative Sabres team I’ve gotten used to?
The home crowd has them pumped up.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Free Tyler Ennis!
haha nice
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
Thanks for the cheers, FloridaBuffalo! (and the 2,000 other sabres fans behind their bench)
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Free Tyler Ennis!
haha it does look like a home game behind the bench
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
You mean the ones cheering "let's go Buffalo"?
I was wondering if MSG has a few people mic’d-up.
Who isn’t? Players are dropping like flies it seems
by Over the Moon on Mar 18, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Another penalty?
Maybe it’s just me, but the refs seem like they realize they almost lost control of this game.
Seriously
there have been a bunch of penalties in this game
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 18, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
It must be dumb-ass penalty night tonight
by destinsabresfan on Mar 18, 2010 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
4 on 3?
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
are they calling it close
or are guys playing lazy??
Vanek. Damn.
Don’t pass it when you’re in the slot. SHOOT IT.
Hecht will get this one
think it hit his leg
D.O.
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nevermind
hit the Lightning player
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 18, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Putting Lightning in a bottle since 2009
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
haha off hedman?
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
we were chanting “cal-der tro-phy” instead of lets go buffalo. this place is filled with sabres fans
"The three important elements of hockey are: forecheck, backcheck and paycheck." - Gil Perreault
by FloridaBuffalo on Mar 18, 2010 8:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Lindy talked about not playing with desperation early.
Guess he finally got his message through.
Please let it stick this time, for more than two games in a row
by Over the Moon on Mar 18, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Reply to my own post....
One game does NOT make a trend. Let’s see this the next 2-4 months.
Three work?
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 18, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't do the math
so maybe three would work
by Over the Moon on Mar 18, 2010 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like a home game on the wgr feed
think I just heard the shout song in the crowd
On that change they played it back into their own zone.
And I thought I heard a few boos. Yeah, sounds like a home game nowadays.
i hate to keep using the threads for advertising but
i had my interview with joe dipenta today and it’ll be posted tomorrow, be sure to check it out everyone.
3 Goals in one periods a pretty good cutoff for Sabres offense time, i think
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
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Its official, then. Anytime 3 goals are scored in a period, it is Sabres offense time! and should be declared as such.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Free Tyler Ennis!
M'kay
Won’t be long til RJ is shouting “Sabres Offense time!”
Go to twoeightnine.com for all your t-shirts needs
“SaaaAAAbRRrrres OOOOOoooooffense Tiiiiiiime!!”
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
then Harry Neale adds something
can’t think of anything clever right now.
Go to twoeightnine.com for all your t-shirts needs
can’t think of anything clever right now.
Neither can he half the time :-P
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
don't want to get ahead of myselft..
but Miller deserves an easy night
This sucks
But I’ve got to go…
Luckily where I’m going they’ll have the game on. Talk to you guys later!
Let’s go Buffalo!
can't see the game
but from what i hear we FINALLY came to play in the 1st!
The way they played the 1st is how they should play every game. If they would actually play like that for the whole game, they’d be easily one of the most dominating teams in the league. Talent has never been the issue, just effort.
sitting 10 rows from the ice on the goal line. the ‘lets go buffalo’ chants are loud
"The three important elements of hockey are: forecheck, backcheck and paycheck." - Gil Perreault
by FloridaBuffalo on Mar 18, 2010 8:27 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
We all know you started them. There’s quite a contingent behind the buffalo bench!
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
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I started a couple of them but im on the otherside. in camera view on the side the sabres were just shooting on. the lightning fans in here are severely out numbered and I hope they stay quiet.
"The three important elements of hockey are: forecheck, backcheck and paycheck." - Gil Perreault
by FloridaBuffalo on Mar 18, 2010 8:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
In other news, the Tampa Bay coverage is very high quality! I mean, instead of “omg tyler myers is tall” We get a highlight package explaining his speed and wishing that he played on their basketball team.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Free Tyler Ennis!
anyone else think Myers could play forward?
Not that I want him to… but I bet he could and be pretty damn good.
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
He probably could
I don’t think he would be as effective as a forward. He creates offense because of space and a defense is given more space than a forward.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 18, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah thats probably true
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
Just for Andy
Gaustad tried to pick a corner there.
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Free Tyler Ennis!
Millsie!
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
How did he keep that out?
D.O.
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I don’t even try to figure that out any more. i just assume it was magic.
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It has to be
I can see the first save but somehow the puck never crossed the goal line on the rebound.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 18, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
great save
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
Vinny
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 18, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
heard of it but never seen it.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 18, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Tyler Myers
Two minutes for Awesome.
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Not pretty
but I’ll take it and so will Roy
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 18, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
oops
wasn’t supposed to be a reply
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 18, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I know we did against Pittsburgh....
Because they had a 3 goal lead before we came back to win.
i wish i saw the cooke thronton fight
by manic hispanic on Mar 18, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I guarentee puck daddy will have it tomorrow. The rest of the internet will have it too.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Free Tyler Ennis!
haha really? Ill have to check it out
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
omeone's going off on that?
I saw the refs pointing.
powerplay 1 for 6 ...
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
7
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
Oh nice play torres
almost got it
"Its always Miller Time
Whens it gonna be Sabres-Offense Time?"
- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
one of the zambonis just broke down
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by FloridaBuffalo on Mar 18, 2010 9:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Atlanta 6-3 with 4 min. left
D.O.
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You can never accuse Hecht of not shooting enough
D.O.
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Everyone must have switched to Basketball…or The Office
D.O.
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Andy, i think Lindy Ruff followed all your keys to victory, too.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Free Tyler Ennis!
I never expect a shutout for Miller
if he gets one, its a bonus. He always seems to let one get by, I usually just try to guess how the goal will be scored.
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 18, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Rick Tocchet pulling out all the stops
you can bet on it
D.O.
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The nerves are cool
What a relief to get 2 points again
Get rid of the ugly slug.
by North Java Sabra on Mar 18, 2010 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
How pretty we can pass
Get rid of the ugly slug.
by North Java Sabra on Mar 18, 2010 10:02 PM EDT reply actions
RJ never ceases to make me laugh, Pominville has triplets, haha
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 18, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that his first career?
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 18, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe it is but I'm not sure
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 18, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess its his second
D.O.
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by David Oleksy on Mar 18, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
RJ commented on it like he hasn’t seen it in 50 years
Get rid of the ugly slug.
by North Java Sabra on Mar 18, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Or he’s been planning it forever.
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by Zachary Zielonka on Mar 18, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Sabres fans at tonights game
are due to the blue hairs that can’t take the snow in Buf and move to Florida… did I state the obvious?
Get rid of the ugly slug.
by North Java Sabra on Mar 18, 2010 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
military family for me.
"The three important elements of hockey are: forecheck, backcheck and paycheck." - Gil Perreault
by FloridaBuffalo on Mar 18, 2010 10:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
nice, thank you for serving...we appreciate it
Get rid of the ugly slug.
by North Java Sabra on Mar 18, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
wooooooooooooooot!! felt like a home game! hats on the ice in tampa!
"The three important elements of hockey are: forecheck, backcheck and paycheck." - Gil Perreault
by FloridaBuffalo on Mar 18, 2010 10:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Winning is awesome.
Fatang Fatang.
by NeverendingOptimism on Mar 18, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
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