26CornerBlitz Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 GAME DISCUSSION THREAD GAME #39: WSH (20-14-4) at BUF (10-24-4) – SUN DEC 29 – 5:00 PM EST – MSG-B, BELL TV – WGR-550 BUFFALO SABRES Final Lineup 26 Matt Moulson – 63 Tyler Ennis – 28 Zemgus Girgensons 9 Steve Ott ("C") – 65 Brian Flynn – 21 Drew Stafford 82 Marcus Foligno – 23 Ville Leino – 17 Linus Omark 32 John Scott – 37 Matt Ellis – 27 Matt D’Agostini X: 19 Cody Hodgson 20 Henrik Tallinder ("A") – 57 Tyler Myers 10 Christian Ehrhoff ("A") – 3 Mark Pysyk 4 Jamie McBain – 6 Mike Weber X: 52 Alexander Sulzer 30 Ryan Miller 1 Jhonas Enroth Lineup News & Notes D Alexander Sulzer and F Cody Hodgson were scratches in Friday's 4-3 SO loss at Toronto. F Cody McCormick is expected to miss 4-6 weeks (UBI). F Cody Hodgson is day to day (UBI). Weekly Transactions 12/23: D Mark Pysyk and F Johan Larsson recalled from Rochester (AHL) 12/23: D Chad Ruhwedel assigned to Rochester (AHL) 12/23: F Kevin Porter (LBI) placed on IR. 12/24: F Johan Larsson assigned to Rochester (AHL) According to the Stats In the last 10 games, Buffalo is 4-4-2. Matt Moulson has three goals and three assists in six games. Ryan Miller has stopped 227 of 241 shots in December, good for a .942 save percentage. Washington Capitals Final Lineup 90 Marcus Johansson – 19 Nicklas Backstrom ("A") – 8 Alex Ovechkin ("C") 16 Eric Fehr – 84 Mikhail Grabovski – 20 Troy Brouwer 25 Jason Chimera – 10 Martin Erat – 42 Joel Ward 24 Aaron Volpati – 83 Jay Beagle - 43 Tom Wilson X: 21 Brooks Laich 27 Karl Alzner – 74 John Carlson 81 Dmitri Orlov – 52 Mike Green ("A") 4 John Erskine – 61 Steven Olesky X: 34 Alexander Urbom 31 Phillipp Brubauer 70 Braden Holtby X: 30 Michal Neuvirth Lineup News & Notes Washington scratched C Brooks Laich, D Alexander Urbom, and G Michal Neuvirth in Friday's 3-2 win vs NYR. D Jack Hillen (LBI) and C Michael Latta (LBI) are on IR. Weekly Transactions None According to the Stats In the Last 10 games, Washington is 6-2-2. Nicklas Backstrom has a goal in each of his past two games. Troy Brouwer has registered a point in four of five games (one goal, five assists). PREGAME LINKS 12/28 – Sabres newcomer Linus Omark could be down to final NHL chance (Bill Hoppe – Olean Times Herald) 12/28 – BEYOND THE BOARDS: SABRES PREPARE FOR OVECHKIN, CAPITALS (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 12/28 – Sabres look to continue home success vs. Capitals (NHL.com) 12/28 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following Saturday's practice at Riverside Rink. <2:53> 12/28 – Dan Dunleavy recaps Saturday's practice at Riverside Rink. <1:34> 12/28 – Adam Oates addresses the media after Saturday's practice. <10:42> 12/29 – Game Preview: 12/29/13 vs Washington Capitals (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 12/29 – Sabres vs Capitals Game Notes PDF (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 12/29 – Press Clips: 12/29/13 vs Washington Capitals (Ian Ott – Sabres PR) 12/29 – Adam Oates addresses the media prior to tonight's game against the Buffalo Sabres. <2:00> 12/29 – Two Man Advantage: Mike Vogel & John Walton Game Preview <4:00> 12/29 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media prior to Sunday evening's game against the Capitals at FNC. <4:36> POSTGAME LINKS 12/29 – Shootout: Capitals vs Sabres <6:51> 12/29 – MILLER CARRIES SABRES WITH CAREER-HIGH 49 SAVES (Chris Ryndak – Sabres.com) 12/29 – Dan Dunleavy recaps the Sabres 2-1 shootout win against the Capitals <2:43> 12/29 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media following the Sabres 2-1 shootout win against the Capitals <1:51> 12/29 – Brian Flynn speaks with Brian Duff following the Sabres 2-1 shootout win against the Capitals <1:53> 12/29 – Steve Ott speaks with the media following the Sabres 2-1 shootout win against the Capitals <1:43> 12/29 – Ryan Miller speaks with the media following the Sabres 2-1 shootout win against the Capitals <2:24> 12/29 – Post-Game Report: 12/29 vs. WSH (Ian Ott – Sabres PR)
Two or less Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 I'll be there! Super pumped about that.
CallawaySabres Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 Why is Foligno on that God forsaken line?
26CornerBlitz Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Posted December 29, 2013 From the Sabres PR Game Preview linked in the OP: TRENDING UPWARD In the 18 games since Ted Nolan was hired, the team has taken 47.7% of all shots in their games (a minus-2.8 differential per game), up from 40.2% (a minus-12 differential per game) in the 20 games before his hiring. Four Sabres have a positive on-ice shot differential with the team this season: Ennis (54.2%), Moulson (52.7%), D’Agostini (52.5%), Leino (51.5%) The team has improved its team 5-on-5 Corsi for Percentage* from 35.6% before Ted Nolan’s hiring to 47.1% in the 18 games under his guidance. The 11.5% improvement is a significant mark, larger than the amount (11.2%) that currently separates the third- and 30th-ranked teams in the NHL. *Corsi for Percentage: The percentage of all shot attempts (shots on goal/missed shots/blocked shots) in 5-on-5 situations which are taken by the team. (Data via ExtraSkater.com)
26CornerBlitz Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Posted December 29, 2013 I'll be there! Super pumped about that. @BuffaloSabres SPECIAL GIVEAWAY: First 10,000 fans tonight will receive a #Sabres hockey card set courtesy of @DACWBuffalo and @PaniniAmerica.
wjag Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 @BuffaloSabres SPECIAL GIVEAWAY: First 10,000 fans tonight will receive a #Sabres hockey card set courtesy of @DACWBuffalo and @PaniniAmerica. OOOH there's a keeper. The worst team in franchise history card set... rush the gates, don't miss out
Eleven Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 OOOH there's a keeper. The worst team in franchise history card set... rush the gates, don't miss out No doubt branded with a sponsor's logo, too. Still, it's a nice thing for the kids or whatever. ____________ NOTE: Mike Harrington @BNHarrington2h Programming note: With 5 pm start, no #Sabres morning skate today. So no lineup updates until we get Nolan pregame.
Kristian Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 @BuffaloSabres SPECIAL GIVEAWAY: First 10,000 fans tonight will receive a #Sabres hockey card set courtesy of @DACWBuffalo and @PaniniAmerica. I only read "special giveaway" and wondered if Afinogenov was back on the roster?
26CornerBlitz Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Posted December 29, 2013 NOTE: Mike Harrington @BNHarrington2h Programming note: With 5 pm start, no #Sabres morning skate today. So no lineup updates until we get Nolan pregame. Thanks for the info. Updated the OP to reflect.
Sabres Fan in NS Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 With the results coming from Doohickie's, in his own words, lame GDT, I'm happy that 26CB is back on duty. Another beaut of a GDT, my friend. I predict a big win for the good guys. GO SABRES!!
26CornerBlitz Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Posted December 29, 2013 With the results coming from Doohickie's, in his own words, lame GDT, I'm happy that 26CB is back on duty. Another beaut of a GDT, my friend. I predict a big win for the good guys. GO SABRES!! Thanks SFNS, trying to keep things interesting and informative in this very long season.
inkman Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 How are the bills and Sabres both playing at the same time? Just stupid.
wjag Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 How are the bills and Sabres both playing at the same time? Just stupid. and neither matters.... really stupid
Weave Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 I only read "special giveaway" and wondered if Afinogenov was back on the roster? This post can't go without mention. Very nice.
26CornerBlitz Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Posted December 29, 2013 How are the bills and Sabres both playing at the same time? Just stupid. The Bills had no say since the NFL "flexed" the game to 4:25 PM to protect the integrity of playoff scenarios. The Sabres could have adjusted to earlier or later than 5:00 PM to accommodate the fans.
Eleven Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 The Bills had no say since the NFL "flexed" the game to 4:25 PM to protect the integrity of playoff scenarios. The Sabres could have adjusted to earlier or later than 5:00 PM to accommodate the fans. I'm not sure the Sabres could have done much without pissing off a lot of people who planned their day around visiting families and then going to the game. The solution: sports bar.
SwampD Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 I'm not sure the Sabres could have done much without pissing off a lot of people who planned their day around visiting families and then going to the game. The solution: Don't watch either. fixed
MILFHUNTER#518 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 I'm not sure the Sabres could have done much without pissing off a lot of people who planned their day around visiting families and then going to the game. The solution: sports bar. amen
kishoph Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 How are the bills and Sabres both playing at the same time? Just stupid. and neither matters.... really stupid Well, the Bills might have a stronger chance at making the playoffs. I know there is no way the Bills can make the playoffs, it's a joke.
Eleven Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 fixed What's the point of rooting for teams if you don't watch the games?
26CornerBlitz Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Posted December 29, 2013 @BuffaloSabres Ted Nolan says he'll stick with the same lineup against the Capitals. Miller will "probably" start in goal.
SwampD Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 What's the point of rooting for teams if you don't watch the games? It was a joke. I'll actually have 2 TVs goin'.
Eleven Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 It was a joke. I'll actually have 2 TVs goin'. I'm too literal today. Maybe I'd better get to that bar.
26CornerBlitz Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Posted December 29, 2013 12/29 – Ted Nolan speaks with the media prior to Sunday evening's game against the Capitals at FNC. <4:36>
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