Game 3 Sabres v. Flyers

     Good morning all. The Sabres are coming off a pretty rough performance in Game 2, that saw thirteen penalties taken by the Sabres, for a total of twenty nine penalty minutes. The Flyers capitalized on two power plays, won the game 5-4,  to tie the series at a game apiece.
    
      This game is very pivotal for the Sabres as they try to regain home ice advantage over the higher seeded Flyers. The biggest question is goal tending, but for both clubs this game. The Flyers have to decide who to start. Do they go with youth in Sergie "Bob" Bobrovsky, who was pulled in game two, or go with the experience in veteran Brian Boucher? The younger "Bob" is more athletic and can make very acrobatic saves. Boucher is more of a technical goalie without the flash. Do they stay with the youngster or go with the vet? We must not forget Michael Leighton in the background also. Who will Laviolette choose?
    
     The question in Buffalo is not who to start, but how will Ryan Miller bounce back from adversity. He gave up five goals on thirty four shots last game. Ryan is known as a mentally well prepared goalie. He has carried this Sabres team and the U.S. Olympic team, both resulting in team and Olympic MVP awards. There is no doubt in this Sabres fan's mind, Ryan Miller has already filed last game in the past. This game is a new sheet of paper for him to create another masterpiece.

     There is one more thing Buffalo fans are thinking about, will the team be more disciplined this game or will the tricky Flyers pull them into bad penalties again. I realize any edge you can gain can turn the tide of games or a series, but someone else had to see that the big burly Flyers went to the ice too quick, a few times last game. Seems the Flyers players may be trying out for some other Olympic sport, diving! Lets hope the Sabres have conditioned themselves for this tom foolery and do not fall for the Flyers antics again.

     I urge all Sabres fans going to the game or watching the game, to wear  the colors, yell, chant, and be supportive for the team tonight (I'm sure we all will). We, the fans, can be a big motivating factor to help our beloved Sabres take the victory tonight and change the series momentum. Lets Go BUF-FA-LO!

Thanks and Cheers from the Cheap Seats.