SabreCast #14: Sabres vs Bruins
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 11:13 pm by Mike
The Buffalo Sabres continue their point streak to six games to start off the season with a 3-2 shootout win over the Boston Bruins. The Sabres came back from a two goal deficit to take the game to overtime and then win it in the shootout. Stafford scored in regulation and the shootout, MacArthur scored in regulation, and Vanek scored the game-winning shootout goal.
Episode Contents
Game Synopsis
- The Sabres have another slow start, getting outshot 16-6 in the first period.
- The Sabres got behind 2-0 in the second, but MacArthur’s goal on the PP paved the way to comeback.
- Stafford scored his scored first goal of the season in the third period to tie the game and take it to overtime.
- Stafford scores his third goal in the SO and Vanek scores his first.
- The Sabres penalty kill streak came to an end when Phil Kessel scored on the Power Play.
- Craig Rivet and Derek Roy put up exceptional defensive efforts after the first period.
- Ryan Miller had his best game of the season and kept the Sabres alive when they struggled early on.
- Notables: Drew Staffod is 3 for 3 on the SO.
Predictions
- Matt’s Prediction: 2-1 W (Vanek, Pominville, Mair)
- Mike’s Prediction: 3-1 W (Vanek, Paille, Mair)
- Prediction Game Results
- 2008-09 Prediction Challenge
Three Stars
- Matt’s Three Stars: Miller, Stafford, MacArthur
- Mike’s Three Stars: Miller, Stafford, Vanek
- SabreCast Three Stars
Get the Full Episode (MP3 14.1mb) – Running Time 30:39