Doohickie Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 We all know the stakes here: Winner gets an inside track to the 8th playoff spot in the East. Message to the Sabres: JUST WIN, BABY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 This game is the season. Understatement of the year. Epic. Erase all the disappointments from earlier in the season and like the man said, just win baby ! GO SABRES ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverPowerYou Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 I fully expect a shutout loss. Typical sabres always fall short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 This is their biggest test since game 7 vs. Philly. I think this game can fairly be seen as a crossroads -- if they lose, they're probably out of the playoffs, and a significant revamp in the offseason becomes much more likely. If they win, the playoffs are more likely than not to occur, which gives them a shot at winning a round, and that will affect the way they approach the offseason. Have they turned a corner? Are we going to see a focused, determined effort that includes sharp goaltending, tenacious D AND timely scoring? Or will it be same-old, same-old? That's why they play the games, innit? Go Sabres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hey Washington: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 This is their biggest test since game 7 vs. Philly. I think this game can fairly be seen as a crossroads -- if they lose, they're probably out of the playoffs, and a significant revamp in the offseason becomes much more likely. If they win, the playoffs are more likely than not to occur, which gives them a shot at winning a round, and that will affect the way they approach the offseason. Have they turned a corner? Are we going to see a focused, determined effort that includes sharp goaltending, tenacious D AND timely scoring? Or will it be same-old, same-old? That's why they play the games, innit? Go Sabres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Have they turned a corner? Are we going to see a focused, determined effort that includes sharp goaltending, tenacious D AND timely scoring? Or will it be same-old, same-old? You said it. Hoping the best, fully expecting the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Defecting Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Sacrificing a chicken to the goddess Athena as we speak. :worthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatrix31 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Game 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Game 7. Backs against the wall. No way out but through. I don't care if it takes ending Caps players seasons. I want this win more than I want Drew Stafford off this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakstream Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Two words: MUST WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gerbe and Kaleta might be back tonight. Prediction? Someone will pat Gerbe and he will score the GW. Don't pat the Gerbe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 OV, Semin and Chimera are all playing well. It'll be interesting to see our line matchups against them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Based on our remaining schedule, I hereby agree with labeling this game as a "must win." Despite how well the team has played as of late, I'm not sure if they can be counted on to win the majority of six games vs Washington, Pittsburgh, Toronto x2, Philadelphia, and Boston. That is downright brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Based on our remaining schedule, I hereby agree with labeling this game as a "must win." Despite how well the team has played as of late, I'm not sure if they can be counted on to win the majority of six games vs Washington, Pittsburgh, Toronto x2, Philadelphia, and Boston. That is downright brutal. Not saying I'm believing this, but I offer it for food for thought. During the Ottawa - Winnipeg game last night, the Ottawa broadcast team offered that the Sabres may not lose another regular season game. Yeah their nervous in Ottawa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Based on our remaining schedule, I hereby agree with labeling this game as a "must win." Despite how well the team has played as of late, I'm not sure if they can be counted on to win the majority of six games vs Washington, Pittsburgh, Toronto x2, Philadelphia, and Boston. That is downright brutal. Hopefully, Pitts, Philly and Boston will have clinched by then, that changes everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hopefully, Pitts, Philly and Boston will have clinched by then, that changes everything. Eh, it could change a little bit I suppose. I don't think teams are going to rest their entire lineup. All of those teams are deep enough that even if you rest one or two star players, they're dangerous. Pittsburgh, for one, will definitely be tough, because regardless of playoff positioning, they're going to want to keep getting Crosby acclimated and ready for playoffs. Philly and Boston may be different stories, but as I said, still very deep and dangerous teams. Anyway, here is my blog post about tonight's game if anybody is interested: http://www.thesportsbuff.com/?p=1273 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 If they ever needed a big win and lots of scoring by forwards tonight the night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 This will get you in mood. I will be touching down in Germany when the game starts. Thank God for the GR App. Say a prayer to the baby Jesus and put Oven Chicken into the boards! Give em' Hell Boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Defecting Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Ovechkin will be only one of the many Capitals that we conquer tonight! Their playoff hopes and dreams will be annexed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Annexed? I've never hoped for annexation as the result of a hockey game before. BTW... my first GDT. If the Sabres lose, there won't be a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbochan Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Get 2 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolignosJock Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 So excited for this game, this will be my first away sabres game that I will be attending!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sloth Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 I know it's not a realistic comparison, but I'm feeling as if this game is as big as when the Sabres played the Rangers in Game 5 in round 2 of the 06/07 playoffs. Many felt who ever won that game was an almost guarantee winner of the series. I also like to compare this game to when Team USA played Team Vancouver to play in the gold medal game in the Vancouver Winter Olympics. What gives me a huge amount of confidence in Ryan Miller are 2 major things. His recent level of play and the fact he did not roll over to the Rangers, Finland, and arguably the biggest one of all Team Canada. Miller stood on his head in pool play and in the gold medal game. He was THE reason Team USA did so well. I feel the pressure is on the skaters, not Ryan Miller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost in dc Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 as someone who has suffered with my brothers and sisters for many many years, nothing is worse than living here. every year i listen and read about the caps winning the stanley cup. i am so over ovie and his rock star life. all i want tonight is a good old fashioned asswhupping. rocking my #42 jersey in section 105, behind miller for 2 periods. no red lights in front of me, just win baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolignosJock Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 as someone who has suffered with my brothers and sisters for many many years, nothing is worse than living here. every year i listen and read about the caps winning the stanley cup. i am so over ovie and his rock star life. all i want tonight is a good old fashioned asswhupping. rocking my #42 jersey in section 105, behind miller for 2 periods. no red lights in front of me, just win baby. i think im in 107 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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