Oct

12

The Sabres’ most recent game was an illustration of exactly what they are capable of. To top it all off, Ryan Miller ended up with a well-deserved shut out! The game started out well in the first period, when Buffalo went 3-for-4 on the power play. Indeed, everything seemed to be going well in every area of the ice. Ales Kotalik made his season debut after a knee injury that sidelined him for the first two games. His presence was quickly realized, when he netted the first goal of the game just 3:00 minutes in, on the power play. Throughout the game, it was obvious who the better, more determined team was. Both Buffalo and Atlanta entered the game without a win, and it only took a few minutes to see which team had come together to earn that first win. Tim Connolly, Brian Campbell, Jason Pominville, Derek Roy, and Daniel Paille also scored for the Sabres. Aside from the offense, which was simply amazing, the defense also improved from the last two games. The mistakes were few and far between, and everyone was able to back-up one another. Even more impressive was the penalty kill unit, which looked sluggish and disoriented prior to last night. However, the Sabres managed to kill off all 8 Atlanta power plays with precision and hard work. It truly was a game played by the team we all had envisioned for this year. The season might have started off a little slowly, but last night’s performance is much more indicative of the Sabres’ talents!

The next game will be Saturday, October 13, at 7:00 PM against the Washington Capitals. Make sure to stop by Die By The Blade for the open game discussion, and look out for Buffalo to reach the .500 mark!

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