Feb

10

First and foremost, we would like to extend our best wishes to Richard Zednik, who was seriously injured in the third period of tonight’s hockey game. It was an eerie incident to witness, and showed just how real the game can be. NHL.com has listed Zednik in stable condition, and we will continue to keep our readers updated on the situation. The medical staff at HSBC Arena did a wonderful job, and really took control of the situation. As Mike Robitaille and Kevin Sylvester stated in the post-game show on MSG, there are no guarantees, but we hope that all will work out for the best.

Looking to the game, the Sabres played very well, despite letting the Panthers score first. The second period was, in all honesty, an explosion of goals! Patrick Kaleta scored his first NHL goal, only to be followed by Pominville and Roy. For the first time in many games, the power play unit looked very good! There is no question that Buffalo has a good deal of talent within their ranks: It just seems to take its time coming to the surface. I was also very impressed with Kaleta’s style of play, and what he represents. There are many young guys still working their way up in the minor leagues, and they all have a lot to offer this hockey club. We might struggle offensively here and there, yet Buffalo’s ability to use three or four lines effectively is quite the achievement. The third period was te determinant of the winner, although there were more factors at play than simple hockey. The final 10 minutes were played solemnly on both sides, understandably. Although it was difficult to go celebration crazy at a solid Sabres win, this puts the team in a much better position within the Eastern Conference. Two points mean everything these days.

The Buffalo Sabres will next play on Tuesday, February 12th, at 7:30 PM against the Ottawa Senators. This proves to be a somewhat difficult game, but one that our Sabres are very capable of winning. With the drive to finish off every play, we should be all set to crash the net. Make sure to tune in to MSG for the game!


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  1. Geoff Flynn on February 12, 2008 7:13 am

    According to the NYC news it sounds like Zednik lost 5 pints of blood but did very well in surgery. Apparently he was talking most the time demonstrating no heart issues or other medical problems. After recently losing key players to higher contracts the Sabres need every last player to win. Maybe they’ll beat the Senators this year.