SabreCast#15: Sabres @ Wild
Friday, October 24th, 2008 12:34 am by Mike
The Buffalo Sabres continue their point streak to seven games with another comeback, overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild. Despite getting down 3-1, the Sabres roared back late in the third period to tie up the game and take it to overtime. 44 seconds into OT, Tallinder connected with Roy in front of the net to tally the game winner.
Episode Contents
Game Synopsis
- The Sabres get off to a good start with Stafford’s goal, who is now on a two game goal streak.
- The second period gets ugly and the Sabres go down 2-1.
- Miller makes a rare mistake at the beginning of the third, shooting the puck into his own net.
- The Sabres ability to score late saves them again, netting two goals in the last 4:00 and tying the game.
- Derek Roy nets the game winning goal in overtime, his first of the season.
- The first line came away with even production, each player scoring a goal and an assist.
- Notables: Vanek is up to 8 goals and 3 assists.
Predictions
- Matt’s Prediction: 4-1 L (Roy, Paille, Paetsch)
- Mike’s Prediction: 4-2 W (Roy, Kotalik, Lydman)
- Prediction Game Results
- 2008-09 Prediction Challenge
Three Stars
- Matt’s Three Stars: Roy, Vanek, Stafford
- Mike’s Three Stars: Roy, Stafford, Vanek
- SabreCast Three Stars
Get the Full Episode (MP3 19.9mb) – Running Time 43:08