Feb
21
Sabres (3) vs. Lightning (2) OV: Never Too Late to Win
February 21, 2008 |
Last night’s game looked like it would be another loss, up until the last 15 minutes. Truly, the Buffalo Sabres looked like they were sleeping on the job without a care in the world. I was depressed, the team was depressed, and we all needed some kind of miracle. Ladies and gentleman, that is precisely what happened. Just as I expected, Ryan Miller made a crazy stop to spark a little offensive rush. Derek Roy ended up scoring, and perhaps it was his goal that threw the Sabres into overdrive. Technically, Thomas Vanek went into overdrive reminiscent of a rampaging loon. In a good way, of course! That man suddenly woke up and went to town! He scored two goals to force an overtime period, which was something no one expected. Want more? He scored the game winner at 2:25 to give the Sabres a very surprising win! This was the opposite of what usually happens: The team plays an amazing first period, and gradually falls apart. This time around, they lulled Tampa Bay into a false sense of security, only to strike in the last few minutes. In the true sense of the saying, it is never too late to win!
The boys next play tonight, February 21st, at 7:30 PM against the Toronto Maple Leafs. As much as anyone, I would love to see a complete game, but a few miracle moves saved up for the last period will work just fine. Go Sabres!