Bruins in Buffalo looking to end 5-game skid
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jan 29, 2010 9:00 AM EST
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PrintThe Bruins will be back in action tonight when they take the ice in Buffalo to play the Northeast Division-leading Sabres. The B's will try to snap a 5-game losing streak and rebound from a 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, a game that most Bruins fans would agree was their worst performance of the season. The Bruins will welcome back Marc Savard (torn MCL), whose offensive ability was dearly missed over the past 8 games.
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Buffalo Sabres (31-14-7)
Head Coach: Lindy Ruff
SB Nation's Sabres Blog: Die By The Blade
Leading Goal Scorers:
Goaltending:
Injury Report
Boston
Probable: Marc Savard (knee), Byron Bitz (undisclosed)
Qustionable: Steve Begin (lower body injury)
Doubtful: Marco Sturm (leg)
Out: Andrew Ference (groin)
Notes:
- The Bruins and Sabres have met twice this season with the Bruins taking both games.
- This game could feature 2 of Team USA's Olympic goaltenders: Tim Thomas and Ryan Miller.
- It looks like Steve Montador is still being Steve Montador.
- Marc Savard skated on a line with Milan Lucic and Miroslav Satan at Thursday's practice.
"He and I had some chemistry last year," Savard said of Lucic, his linemate for most of last season. "Now we've got another 81 on the other side. Hopefully that's a good thing."
- via Boston.com Bruins Blog
- Marco Sturm (leg) practiced yesterday, while Andrew Ference (groin) skated on his own. Sturm traveled with the team but is not expected to play tonight.
- Mark Recchi missed practice on Wednesday so he could carry the Olympic torch through his hometown of Kamloops, British Columbia
- No, that isn't a Make-a-Wish Kid out there on the ice warming up with the Sabres. That's former BC Eagle Nathan Gerbe. The half-pint forward was called up by Sabres from Portland over on December 9th, but has watched all but 2 games from the press box.
- The Bruins, who have struggling offensively, will have their work cut out for them against red-hot goalie Ryan Miller. Hopefully, Miller is distracted by his new "lifestyle"...
- The game starts at 7:30 and can be seen on NESN. The Public Skate open thread starts right here at 7:00.
Today's Obligatory Embarrassing Sabres Fan YouTube Video
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We can do this.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 3:47 PM EST reply actions
sure hope so
hate to see the B’s fall any further back, it might be getting close to packin it up time. Go B’s
be nicer to see a goal.
But that bergeron/Savard shorty attempt was real nice.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
Welp
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 8:07 PM EST reply actions
Savard, no!
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 8:09 PM EST reply actions
This team is so frustrating
everyone trying to be tough out there tonight. How about score a goal instead of throwing an elbow after the whistle?
First one, then the other.
hopefully
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
This pansy hockey is pissing Millbury off haha
by Dangles-McDonnybrook on Jan 29, 2010 8:21 PM EST reply actions
and it’s NOT FORCED AT ALL
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
Hey if anyone wants, I’m also talking over at Die By the Blade, they’ve got a couple more folks and they’re friendly enough.
http://www.diebytheblade.com/2010/1/29/1283203/buffalo-sabres-vs-boston-bruins#comments
C’mon over!
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 8:30 PM EST reply actions
Byron Bitz: Not a very good hockey player.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 8:40 PM EST reply actions
Oh come on man...
Open netters while standing in the crease are hard shots to make haha
Goal, by Lucic nice, get back in this
by Dangles-McDonnybrook on Jan 29, 2010 8:46 PM EST reply actions
Krejci...
His slump is turning into a trend.. gotta get this guy going
sophomore slump, I suppose.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
"I’m going to adjust my medication at the intermission here – More, not less." – Jack Edwards
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 8:53 PM EST reply actions
Some people wear superman pajamas..
Superman wears Jack Edwards pajamas
YES!
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
I’m relieved Lucic was interviewed since he went to a different room.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 9:12 PM EST reply actions
Ok, let’s win the third.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 9:24 PM EST reply actions
Hey look, a powerplay!
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 9:42 PM EST reply actions
Good look, wideman.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 9:43 PM EST reply actions
Another good play by Wideman.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
True, it’s a good sign. If they can keep doing the right thing and connect on one or two more passes into the crease, they’re winning this game.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
on a positive note, wideman didnt look like complete shit tonight. just shitty-ish
by BlueNGoldBomber on Jan 29, 2010 10:10 PM EST reply actions
he played very well in the third
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 29, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
Whoops, I forgot to schedule an open thread last night. My bad.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jan 30, 2010 1:40 PM EST reply actions
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