Sabres vs. Capitals Gamethread
by Zachary Zielonka on Dec 30, 2011 6:30 PM EST
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PrintBuffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals, Dec 30, 2011 7:00 PM EST
Buffalo Sabres (17-16-3, 37pts)
Game #37
Washington Capitals (18-15-2 38pts)
vs.
| Date: | December 30, 2011 |
Location: | Washington DC |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. ET |
Arena: | Verizon Center |
| TV: | MSG | SBN Affiliate/ Blog | Japers' Rink |
| Radio: |
WGR (550AM) |
Season Series | 2-0-0 |
| Category | Buffalo Sabres | Washington Capitals |
| Goals For | 95 (2.64) | 103 (2.94) |
| Goals Against | 105 (2.92) | 104 (2.97) |
| Shots For | 1049 (29.1) | 1025 (29.3) |
| Shots Against | 1124 (31.2) | 1036 (29.6) |
| Power Play | 26/136 - 19.1% (11) | 21/125 - 16.8% (19) |
| Penalty Kill | 111/132 - 84.1% (10) | 105/128 - 82.0% (16) |
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"I could have conquered Europe, all of it, but I had women in my life." - King Henry II of England
let’s go…… buff…a….. lo
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
Fun fact: the Caps and the Sens are the only two teams the Sabres have beaten by more than 1 goal since Columbus on Oct. 27th.
by Frank Reich Revolution on Dec 30, 2011 7:07 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Thats not fun at all
Come on Buffalo, please?
by bflo on Dec 30, 2011 7:14 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
that should elevate things
and Weber will probably be Suspended.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
Here we go again...
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
Well that was a shitastic goal...
Come on Buffalo, please?
by bflo on Dec 30, 2011 7:13 PM EST via Android app reply actions
when our shots go off legs
they go out of play. When their shots go off legs, they go in.
Simply solution.. Stop shooting pucks off of the oppositions legs.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
The Buffalo News thinks they should start shooting them into the net, like Vanek does. Thanks Buffalo News!
by Frank Reich Revolution on Dec 30, 2011 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
I thought the point of the game was to keep the puck out of the net.. I am so confused.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
You need to read more Buffalo News.
by Frank Reich Revolution on Dec 30, 2011 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
leino can only pass
adam can only shoot and kassian can only forecheck. It’s perfect.
hmm..
hmm.. Didn’t think Chimera was that type of player. Figured Weber would destroy him.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
love mcnabb's big hits
but he’s gotta learn to pick his spots. He occasionally takes himself out of the play
agreed
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
That was a weak.. “Fight.”
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
Definitely an Elbow. Nice to see Ehrhoff stand up against that kind of shit.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
I like how they’ve given buffalo 1 SOG.
Mike Weber Pressbox Incarceration Status: Free to roam the blueline.
"Ville Leino may stink but he’s still way better than Matt Ellis."
Over/Under for SOG by the Sabres is what…. 25?
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Well they gave Buffalo 2 but i counted seven. The chance where Kassian just missed a rebound apparently wasn’t a shot, either.
Mike Weber Pressbox Incarceration Status: Free to roam the blueline.
"Ville Leino may stink but he’s still way better than Matt Ellis."
where do the Sabres stand in terms of shots per game and shots against per game?
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
not bad.
good work in the corners, physical, fine goaltending. Need to get pucks to the net and connect on their chances.
Seriously, 8 SOG in 27 minutes???
Disgusted.
Fitzpatrick should have just walked around the stadium yelling "Are you not entertained!!!" ~ Dana H
Seriously, 34 comments in this game thread in 30 minutes???
Disgusted.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
If they’re counting anything like they were in the first, they really have 18 or so
Mike Weber Pressbox Incarceration Status: Free to roam the blueline.
"Ville Leino may stink but he’s still way better than Matt Ellis."
Thank God.
I can’t watch/listen to the game, checked the box score, and went ‘really?’
I want Dareus to sack Brady, rip his head off, and hold it up as a trophy.
by maestro110584 on Dec 30, 2011 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, this will cheer everyone up: Chris Butler got his first goal with the Flames!
by Frank Reich Revolution on Dec 30, 2011 8:27 PM EST reply actions
cheer me up if the Sabres actually scored
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
HECHT HECHTY!
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
way to not shoot it directly into the opposing player’s legs Vanek!
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
Pommers and Vanek now both have 39 points in 37 games.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
Can they keep up that pace for the season?
And besides, that’s impressive despite having several different guys centering them.
I want Dareus to sack Brady, rip his head off, and hold it up as a trophy.
by maestro110584 on Dec 30, 2011 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
imagine if they had a legitimate center on that line.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, I’ve imagined it….and then cried myself to sleep because the lack of a center for that line :(
I want Dareus to sack Brady, rip his head off, and hold it up as a trophy.
by maestro110584 on Dec 30, 2011 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
Ehrhoff won’t return.. I bet that Elbow is to blame.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
Troy Brouwer hit him with a flying Elbow. Ehrhoff cross checked him, Gloves were dropped, no punches thrown in an ultimate bro-hug bout and they both went to the ice.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
Errorhoff
If only we had anyone competent to replace him.
Mike Weber Pressbox Incarceration Status: Free to roam the blueline.
"Ville Leino may stink but he’s still way better than Matt Ellis."
I’m so sick and tired of Roy’s shot selection. How many Legs has he hit this game?
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
So long as Andy isn't there...
Enjoys long walks on the beach, Molson Canadian, and making the playoffs.
by AcesNines on Dec 30, 2011 8:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Haha true.
We need Captain Austria to put us on his back tonight.
Come on Buffalo, please?
by bflo on Dec 30, 2011 8:50 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
AT-LAS! AT-LAS! AT-LAS!
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
Haha actually I’m at Pearl Street tonight for a wedding reception so I haven’t watched anything. Soundsike another awful game that only Vanek cares about.
Die By The Blade - Your home for the best Buffalo Sabres talk online.
@andyboron
by Andy Boron on Dec 30, 2011 9:25 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Kassian with EIlis and Gaustad just seems like a waste.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
would like to see Kassian-Adam-Boyes on a line
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
and that pass attempt to Ellis from Kassian is exactly why. Goose and Ellis cannot keep up with Kassian. Uggh
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
No, Geo feels like this every moment of his life. Even when the Sabres win.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
losing 7 of 9 will do that. I’m getting pretty fed up, but I will never be as blatantly negative as that guy. I think changes need to be made, and I think the FO is waiting too long to do them.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
Haha, I thought the same exact thing...
But my girlfriend would have no idea who Geo was
Come on Buffalo, please?
by bflo on Dec 30, 2011 10:47 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Attention Terry Pegula: Please answer the Blue and Gold courtesy phone in the main lobby.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
down 2 with 3 to go and you STILL have Ellis out there.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
He’s one of the few that earned he check tonight. This was one of those sabres games where you could tell what everyone is making. Anyone making over 2 mil. mailed this game in. Kaleta, Kassian, Weber, Ellis, at least these guys put in an effort.
You need a couple goals, you don’t send the grinders in. You have to rely on the people you pay to score. If you don’t trust them to get the goal(s) you need then you have serious problems.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
ugh
The front office will still be asking for patience from the fans and blaming injuries until we’re mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. Really REALLY pissing me off that no changes have been made in personnel or strategy. Just show up and bang around the boards behind the net for awhile until the games over. Then tell the press we need to score more goals… brilliant fellas. Have fun sleeping on your piles of money.
by BillsThickNThin on Dec 30, 2011 9:30 PM EST reply actions
Columbus has made the playoffs once in their existence and they got swept
So despite this rough patch, we’re nothing like Columbus.
by lgbfromoregon on Dec 30, 2011 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
its really amazing how many new people post here after losses
Many never to be heard from again
yeah, but some people lurk for a while and then a loss is what gets them pissed enough to finally need to vent.
we’re all testy right now, that’s for certain
^This
I want Dareus to sack Brady, rip his head off, and hold it up as a trophy.
by maestro110584 on Dec 30, 2011 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
MOOOO!
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 9:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
@SabresDotCom
Ruff says Ehrhoff will miss time with his injury, possibly even weeks. – ^ks
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
Who’s the next D man up? Brennan or Finley?
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
So snake bitten
Come on Buffalo, please?
by bflo on Dec 30, 2011 10:48 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Well, at least my college team won a cup.
The Catamount cup, in VT. Got to see them and VT play. At least seeing those two win helped me realize how bad the Sabres are to watch…
Enjoys long walks on the beach, Molson Canadian, and making the playoffs.
Only 7 wins in the last 22 games.
"If we needed any more motivation to win a Cup sooner than later, we've got one now," Black said. "I really want to listen to the game that RJ calls when he finally gets to shout out, 'Buffalo wins the Stanley Cup.'"
"Do it or Die Trying."
by FloridaBuffalo on Dec 30, 2011 10:03 PM EST reply actions
Buzz, your hockey team...
Woof.
Come on Buffalo, please?
by bflo on Dec 30, 2011 10:49 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
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