Sorry for the lame pun, but Mike Robitaille pretty much stole all the other ones.
Like most games against Ottawa, this one had its fair share of inrtiguing moments. I know that the Sabres gave up two goals to Jason Spezza in the lengthy span of 36 seconds. I know that the second and third periods were anything but pretty. I know some will criticize Miller for those goals or say that this win was not as impressive as it should have been.
I know that I couldn't care less right now. The Buffalo Sabres are winners of three straight games in regulation, games that were won by grit, heart, and patient play. The boys are actually starting to play as a team again, making clean passes and good outlets. They are bringing a new sense of determination to the ice right now, winning battles and sticking up for one another (see Craig Rivet's little scrum in the third when the Sens got too close to Miller).
My Unsung Hero of the Game is Paul Gaustad because Goose sure knows how to set the tone for a gritty effort. With that first hit on the first shift (which led to his assist on the first goal), he let both teams know how this game would be played and let everyone know that the Sabres wanted this win more. It's nice to see that again.
I suppose if I'm going to write anything more about this game, I have to say at least something about the Jarkko Ruutu's little snack break in the first period:
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As Harry Neale said, a win is a win, no matter how you look at it. During the game I cared about the two goals by Spezza but after the final result, I could careless.
Roby has the greatest lines. I like how he said 'There's cannibalism now? Maybe this game is going a little bit too far.' It was just the funniest thing.
Roby has the greatest lines. I like how he said 'There's cannibalism now? Maybe this game is going a little bit too far.' It was just the funniest thing.
My favorite part was how Kevin Sylvester couldn't keep a straight face whenever Roby opened his mouth. It was like he knew that whatever he said was going to be hilarious (which it was).
My Unsung Hero of the Game is Paul Gaustad because Goose sure knows how to set the tone for a gritty effort.
And he can do it all without biting...
And he can do it all without biting...
So true! When I say I like grinders, I do not mean grinding molars on another player's thumb.
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