Ive said it before and ill say it again. Reading the game thread makes me roll eyes how spoiled and delusional our fanbase is.
Vanecek was a rock and foundation for 2 points tonight. Did a handful of good timely saves that kept us in it. And stood against all 4 shootouts to wheel in the extra point. Would he want that third goal back? Propably. But it was defensive break down and bad spot for a goalie. Did he gave a rebound or two? For sure. Is there really a goalie that doesnt? Vanecek was good.
And structure failure and no wheels? No, it was not structure failure. 2 of their goals was from direct takeaways, so its personnel and not strucrural failures. Sabres is very high-talented upfront and we were playing our whole taxi-squad for the game and walked out with 2 points. If thats not good enough, i dont know what to say.
Our team is not about wheels. Its not a flashy & speedy young-guns out kind of team. Its heavy and hardnosed veteran group. Its about trying to grind through the pressure and speed and keep the enemy at low enough scoring rate so our top dogs can score couple PP goals and win the game. Its not going to work every night and we will look slow and stupid and tired at times, but as long as we make it to playoffs its all good. The league is so close today that once we get to the match-ups its anybodys cup to take. Just need grind it through the season and catch fire at the right time.
This game was a big win. We beated Hall and Eichel and Dahlin for two points with half of our top talent missing, and our best player injured for a third of the game. And we are really whining it wasnt flashy enough of a win..
Chara is so slow! And made a big mistake on the second goal. And was on ice for all 3 GA? And i still liked him!
