Game 1's unsung heroes and stars of the game

[Claude Balls]

For me the number one star was obviously Ryan Miller. I also thought Lydman played his best game in quite a long time. He got a little physical when he had too, not really a part of his game, but it was nice to see him turn it up a notch for the first playoff game. I also think Myers had a good showing in his first ever playoff game. Kaleta made his presence known, as well as Torres who can be real nasty when he wants too. You just knew if you saw him play with Edmonton years ago, that he would show up for the playoffs. Vanek had a very nice game too. I love how this team responded tonight when Boston thought they could just run over Buffalo with physical play. These guys did not back down. Let's hope they can keep it going, especially when the series heads to Boston.

 

I think I would name the stars, 3. Myers, 2. Vanek, 1. Miller

Unsung heroes - Kaleta, Lydman and Torres

[gregkash]

how about one time for ennis. didn't look intimidated at all. Created, was responsible defensively. In my opinion he's played himself onto the roster next year.

[gomper]

Kaleta was outstanding. His style of play is perfect for the playoffs.

[JJFIVEOH]

I agree, Torres looked pretty damn good tonight. I think he's getting too much criticism for his lack of scoring. I'm not sure if he was traded to BFLO to add some scoring, but I think he is a good addition just for his physical presence I don't care how many goals he scores. I'd like to see BFLO hold on to him next year; with a couple more smaller guys possibly cracking the lineup next year it would help to have somebody like Torres to keep an eye out for them not to mention he's been a proven 15-25 goal scorer.

[bills_fan_in_raleigh]

I think Ennis made the stork look like he was standing in cement a few times. I think we can find a way to exploit that.

[blugold43]

I agree, Torres looked pretty damn good tonight. I think he's getting too much criticism for his lack of scoring. I'm not sure if he was traded to BFLO to add some scoring, but I think he is a good addition just for his physical presence I don't care how many goals he scores. I'd like to see BFLO hold on to him next year; with a couple more smaller guys possibly cracking the lineup next year it would help to have somebody like Torres to keep an eye out for them not to mention he's been a proven 15-25 goal scorer.

stu barnes never scored a goal after we traded barna-baby for him...until the playoffs. then he just kept workinghis ###### off and the goals started coming. cross your fingers.

[blugold43]

my unsung hero is every sabre who didn't shy away from confrontation for a change. guys who ran the goalie were actually confronted. i'm not really sure what's going on there, but it was encouraging.

[tom webster]

I thought Myers and Tallinder for that matter struggled mightily. No way he was the third star. Could have been the first game in a long while where Montador and Lydman had more ice time.

 

He will come around but it definitely looked like his first playoff game.

[LabattBlue]

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