Need I remind you of '99, 7th seed Sabres vs. 2nd seed Ott?Originally posted by: Firsttime
Originally posted by: JujuFish
Yes, Ottawa outscored Buffalo 21-5 in the first three games of the season. But, Buffalo wasn't exactly playoff material, with an 8-9 record following the third loss.
Maybe it has something to do with having to play Ottawa 3 times.
Originally posted by: Tommouse
Originally posted by: AMDZen
Thats what I thought you meant, but wanted to be sure
Its funny because the Ducks best players, in my mind, were always Kariya and Salanne. We had both of them last season and neither of them played very well for us. Then we traded them back to the Ducks, and Salanne is having another good year. I guess they didn't want to play for the Avs.
We also have Kanawalchuk back in the lineup tonight, which will help. Too bad Svatos won't be back this post season, he would make a huge difference in the Avs offense.
Yea it is good to have Konowalchuk back, although I'm sure there will be some "rust" to be worked off in the first game or two. It is good to have him back on the roster.
Svatos!!!! OOhhh man that guy is awesome. Wasn't he right up there with Ovechkin and Sid before he was injured? I loved watching him play, I am worried about his durabilty being his size in the NHL.
I do have to say that the youngins on the Ducks are awesome to watch as well. Perry behind the net, he is a freaking wizard with the puck! Getlaf can rip them from the blueline and Penner is bangin people around on the boards and infront of the net.
Can't wait for the game tonight!!
Originally posted by: JujuFish
Need I remind you of '99, 7th seed Sabres vs. 2nd seed Ott?Originally posted by: Firsttime
Originally posted by: JujuFish
Yes, Ottawa outscored Buffalo 21-5 in the first three games of the season. But, Buffalo wasn't exactly playoff material, with an 8-9 record following the third loss.
Maybe it has something to do with having to play Ottawa 3 times.
Originally posted by: AMDZen
Yea Marek was actually the Av's leading goal scorer during the regular season. Even though he was injured in March. So thats over a month he didn't play and his lead held for the team.
Also, at the time of his injury, Svatos led the NHL in game-winning goals with nine, which tied an NHL record for game-winning goals by a rookie. He was second in goals and third in points for all rookies. He more then makes up for losing Forsberg IMO
No, because that's not what I'm saying. Buffalo swept Ottawa even though the Sens were the heavily favored team. History tends to repeat itselfOriginally posted by: Firsttime
Originally posted by: JujuFish
Need I remind you of '99, 7th seed Sabres vs. 2nd seed Ott?Originally posted by: Firsttime
Originally posted by: JujuFish
Yes, Ottawa outscored Buffalo 21-5 in the first three games of the season. But, Buffalo wasn't exactly playoff material, with an 8-9 record following the third loss.
Maybe it has something to do with having to play Ottawa 3 times.
haha, thats like a Leafs fan saying need I remind you the Leafs have won more Stanley Cups then the Sens. Both teams were so different back then, Spezza hadn't even been drafted in '99.
Originally posted by: Firsttime
Originally posted by: AMDZen
Yea Marek was actually the Av's leading goal scorer during the regular season. Even though he was injured in March. So thats over a month he didn't play and his lead held for the team.
Also, at the time of his injury, Svatos led the NHL in game-winning goals with nine, which tied an NHL record for game-winning goals by a rookie. He was second in goals and third in points for all rookies. He more then makes up for losing Forsberg IMO
He is a good player but remember he is several years older then the other rookies this year, 23 I believe.
Originally posted by: JujuFish
No, because that's not what I'm saying. Buffalo swept Ottawa even though the Sens were the heavily favored team. History tends to repeat itself
Originally posted by: AMDZen
True but its only 1 year older then most of the other rookies. We'll have to wait a few more years to see exactly how good he's going to be
Originally posted by: AMDZen
I'd like to take this opportunity to say GO AVS!!! one more time.
Now I'm taking an early out to go buy a new Avs jersey, because my old one has seen better days and needs to be replaced for the game tonight.
Originally posted by: Iron Woode
Ottawa - Buffalo Game 1:
2 - 2 end of 1st.
bad mistake by Buffalo: don't let Havlat go one on one with a goalie.
3 - 2 for Ottawa in 2nd period
woah this game is getting interesting!
4 - 3 for Ottawa with Buffalo getting 2 penalties just before.
5 - 4 for Ottawa. 16 secs into 3rd.Originally posted by: SampSon
GO BUFFALO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This will be by far the best series in the playoffs.
Buffalo took a crap goal with thoes two back to back penalties, they should have not taken that second one.
Ottawa came out firing in the second period, but Buffalo is playing a better defensive game and ottawa a better offensive game.
If Buffalo wins this first game in Ottawa I think they have a great chance of winning the series.
No matter what happens, the Cup is going to an eastern conference team. The western conference is joke.
Originally posted by: SSP
Crist... what a game. Buffalo just wont go down with 13 secs remaining!! LOL
Originally posted by: Kenazo
What the heck kind of hockey is this?