SabreCast #28: Sabres @ Lightning
Sunday, December 7th, 2008 2:29 pm by Mike
In this episode we discuss the Sabres’s 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Sabres had gone 2-8 in their last 10 games and were desperate for the win to get them out of the slump. For the first time in a long while, Sabres fans were treated to an exciting game with a decent number of goals and fights.
Get the Full Episode (MP3 22mb) – Running Time 47:55
Episode Breakdown
Game Notes
- The Sabres sent Mark Mancari down to Portland after having 2 points in 7. Nathan Gerbe was recalled.
- It was rumored that MacArthur would sit out with a sore ankle, but instead he played on fourth line. As a result, the lines were shook up a bit and Gerbe played with Roy and Stafford while Vanek played with Hecht and Pominville.
- Rivet also played, who was expected to sit out with an upper body injury.
- The Sabres got goals from Vanek, Roy, Stafford, and Hecht. Stafford and Roy played very well in particular.
- The Sabres also played a scrappy game with Gaustad, Mair, and Hecht dropping the gloves. Hecht’s fight with Lecavalier was amazing, mostly because it was so surprising.
Predictions
- Matt’s Prediction: 5-1 W (Vanek, Pominville, Gerbe)
- Mike’s Prediction: 5-3 W (Vanek, Kotalik, Gerbe)
- Prediction Game Results
Three Stars
- Matt’s Three Stars: Roy, Stafford, St. Louis
- Mike’s Three Stars: Stafford, Roy, St. Louis
- SabreCast Three Stars