SabreCast #18: Sabres vs Capitals
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 1:23 pm by Mike
The Buffalo Sabres rebounded from their recent lapse in a big way against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night at HSBC Arena. Ryan Miller received his first shutout of the season and Thomas Vanek scored two goals in the Sabres’ 5-0 win. Other goals came from Pominville, Roy, and Paille.
Episode Contents
Game Synopsis
- The Sabres finally got off to a quick start with Vanek scoring 1:12 in the game. Roy and Pominville also scored in the first period and the Sabres outshot the Capitals 14-7.
- Tim Connolly joined the Sabres for his first game of the season and notched as assist on Roy’s goal. His creativity was very effective down low.
- Ryan Miller played a great game, stopping all of Washington’s 29 shots, and getting his first shutout of the season.
- The Sabres mixed up the lines with Connolly’s return and it worked out well, igniting many players that haven’t been putting up the numbers we were expecting.
- Solid defense and smart play in their own zone translated into good offensive chances and the win. The Sabres dominated played and dictated the pace of the game.
- Notables: Alex Ovechkin missed the game because he is visiting his ailing grandfather in Russia.
Predictions
- Matt’s Prediction: 4-3 W (Roy, Pominville, Spacek)
- Mike’s Prediction: 4-3 W (Vanek, Connolly, Gaustad)
- Prediction Game Results
- 2008-09 Prediction Challenge
Three Stars
- Matt’s Three Stars: Miller, Vanek, Pominville
- Mike’s Three Stars: Miller, Vanek, Pominville
- SabreCast Three Stars
Get the Full Episode (MP3 22.8mb) – Running Time 49:26