SabreCast #33: Sabres vs Capitals
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 12:55 pm by Mike
We took a little time off during the holiday season, but now we are back and better than ever. Hope you guys had a great holiday and that you can forgive the Sabres for their mediocre play.
The Sabres lost another home game to the Washington Capitals last night. The Sabres lost 4-2 with their two goals coming from Mair and MacArthur in the third period.
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Game Summary
- The Sabres got down early, allowing the Capitals to score on the first Power Play of the game.
- The Sabres didn’t really get their feet moving until the third period when Mair (5) and MacArthur (11) scored.
- Hard-checking Sabres forwards like Gaustad, Mair, Ellis, and Kotalik saw a lot of time in the third period.
- Lindy Ruff indicated in his post-game conference that only hard-workers will be rewarded with ice time.
Predictions
- Matt’s Prediction: 5-1 L (Stafford, Kotalik, Gerbe)
- Mike’s Prediction: 4-2 L (MacArthur, Kotalik, Gerbe)
- Prediction Game Results
Three Stars
- Matt’s Three Stars: Backstrom, Bourque, Gaustad
- Mike’s Three Stars: Backstrom, Theodore, Kozlov
- SabreCast Three Stars