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THRASHERS (3-1-0) at SABRES (4-0-1)

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Season series -- This is the first of four meetings between the teams this season. Last season, the Thrashers won all four games by a total of four goals -- two in overtime, two in a shootout. In their most recent meeting, a Thomas Vanek giveaway led to Ilya Kovalchuk's overtime game-winner April 1 in Atlanta.

Big Story -- The Sabres missed the playoffs by two points last season; a couple of wins over the team with the third-fewest points in the conference in 2008-09 would have been the difference.

Team Scope:

Thrashers -- It's been an odd start to the season for the Thrashers -- they had five days off after their season opener, played their next two games in a three-day span, then had six days off before playing back-to-back Friday and Saturday. Starting with Friday's game, however, they'll play seven times from Oct. 16-31.

Sabres -- With Thomas Vanek out of the lineup through the weekend, Daniel Paille will slide into Vanek's spot on the top line, with Derek Roy and Drew Stafford. "I don't want to mess with the other lines right now," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "Obviously he's got a great shot, is a great skater and he can dominate the physical game. It's inside him to come out and put forth a great effort for us." Paille had an assist and a plus-1 rating Friday.

Who's Hot -- Thrashers captain Ilya Kovalchuk had his three-game goal-scoring streak snapped Friday, but he's off to the best start of his career, with five goals in his first four games. Sabres goalie Ryan Miller has allowed just eight goals in his five games this season. Buffalo is second in the League in defense, allowing just 1.60 goals per game.

Injury Report -- All the time off has allowed the Thrashers to field a healthy lineup. Vanek, first thought to be out a few weeks due to an upper-body injury suffered Tuesday, is possible for Saturday's game. Defenseman Andrej Sekera is out for at least two weeks with a rib injury.

Stat Pack -- The Thrashers' top line of Kovalchuk, Nik Antropov and Bryan Little has combined for 5 goals, 12 points and a plus-3 rating. The second line of Todd White, Slava Kozlov and Maxim Afinogenov has combined for 2 points and a minus-10 rating.

Puck Drop -- At 4-0-1, the Sabres are the only team in the League without a regulation loss.

"We're just playing good hockey," said Miller. "I'm enjoying it, and I hope we can keep it up all year."

Look for Patty Lalime to start for the Sabres tonight, seeing as Lindy Ruff has hinted at a goalie rotation this weekend.

Author:	End The Curse [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:24 am ]
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Sabres look to keep their hot streak rolling against Max and the Thrashers, who last year proved to be a real thorn in the Sabres side, sweeping the season series 4-0. Both teams are entering the night having played back-to-back games, so it will be interesting to see how much giddyup they bring to the contest.

Author:	mechaphil [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:27 am ]
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GDT stealer!! I beat ya to it!

Author:	patkane88 [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:28 am ]
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Yay another fcking game I can't watch, I hate doing school work and working

Author:	End The Curse [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:30 am ]
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I got a bad feeling about this one...

Author:	SchonyGal [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:34 am ]
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mechaphil wrote: GDT stealer!! ETC, there is a new forum forum for GDT/archives and a calendar. You stole Phil's game

http://www.sabresjunkie.com/forum/

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Author:	BS1970 [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:34 am ]
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I won't be able to watch this one either I'm gonna be in a car riding back to NC.

Author:	patkane88 [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:14 am ]
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Atlanta only beat NJ because NJ has onl Parise and Brodeur and othing else.

Author:	Hammygoodness [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:21 am ]
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End The Curse wrote: BTW, Atlanta punked the Devils tonight...Max got an assist and Peters got in a fight. Now if it was the other way around, that would be surprising. Atlanta has been tough for the Sabres for a while. Hopefully they can play a nice, sound game, not like the 2nd period against the Isles. Let's see Kennedy get his first! Ham

Author:	SchonyGal [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:36 am ]
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This is Phil's GDT post from 12:29 a.m. I tried to merge it and it went to the wrong thread <sorry> mechaphil wrote: NHL.com's preview THRASHERS (3-1-0) at SABRES (4-0-1) Quote: Season series -- This is the first of four meetings between the teams this season. Last season, the Thrashers won all four games by a total of four goals -- two in overtime, two in a shootout. In their most recent meeting, a Thomas Vanek giveaway led to Ilya Kovalchuk's overtime game-winner April 1 in Atlanta. Big Story -- The Sabres missed the playoffs by two points last season; a couple of wins over the team with the third-fewest points in the conference in 2008-09 would have been the difference. Team Scope: Thrashers -- It's been an odd start to the season for the Thrashers -- they had five days off after their season opener, played their next two games in a three-day span, then had six days off before playing back-to-back Friday and Saturday. Starting with Friday's game, however, they'll play seven times from Oct. 16-31. Sabres -- With Thomas Vanek out of the lineup through the weekend, Daniel Paille will slide into Vanek's spot on the top line, with Derek Roy and Drew Stafford. "I don't want to mess with the other lines right now," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "Obviously he's got a great shot, is a great skater and he can dominate the physical game. It's inside him to come out and put forth a great effort for us." Paille had an assist and a plus-1 rating Friday. Who's Hot -- Thrashers captain Ilya Kovalchuk had his three-game goal-scoring streak snapped Friday, but he's off to the best start of his career, with five goals in his first four games. Sabres goalie Ryan Miller has allowed just eight goals in his five games this season. Buffalo is second in the League in defense, allowing just 1.60 goals per game. Injury Report -- All the time off has allowed the Thrashers to field a healthy lineup. Vanek, first thought to be out a few weeks due to an upper-body injury suffered Tuesday, is possible for Saturday's game. Defenseman Andrej Sekera is out for at least two weeks with a rib injury. Stat Pack -- The Thrashers' top line of Kovalchuk, Nik Antropov and Bryan Little has combined for 5 goals, 12 points and a plus-3 rating. The second line of Todd White, Slava Kozlov and Maxim Afinogenov has combined for 2 points and a minus-10 rating. Puck Drop -- At 4-0-1, the Sabres are the only team in the League without a regulation loss. "We're just playing good hockey," said Miller. "I'm enjoying it, and I hope we can keep it up all year." Look for Patty Lalime to start for the Sabres tonight, seeing as Lindy Ruff has hinted at a goalie rotation this weekend.

Author:	Skyline_BNR34 [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 2:15 am ]
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The second line of Todd White, Slava Kozlov and Maxim Afinogenov has combined for 2 points and a minus-10 rating. Best thing ever. Max is still Max.

Author:	SchonyGal [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 2:30 am ]
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Skyline_BNR34 wrote: The second line of Todd White, Slava Kozlov and Maxim Afinogenov has combined for 2 points and a minus-10 rating. Say hello to The General, TC, and Pommers +4 and 11 pts.

Author:	<LittleDreamer<30> [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 4:41 am ]
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M.A. has an ax to grind I think. If he gets hot and is sharp, it could be the first setback to an awesome start. LaLime better be sharp, as I expect he will will play.

Author:	Godzilla1960 [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:01 am ]
Post subject:	Let the wild rumpus start
Max comes to town tonight. We have traditionally not played well against the Thrashers (we were 0-0-4 against Atlanta last year). Let's hope the return of our old friend Max brings out the Wild Thing in the Sabres tonight.

Author:	Godzilla1960 [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:27 am ]
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Sorry, didn't see the GDT. Just merge this in.

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Author:	Squanto [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:36 am ]
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All the Max stroking going into the game is going to drive me bonkers.

Author:	PuckSniperPensel [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:46 am ]
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Out of all the teams we could start Lalime against, why Atlanta? Pattys going to get burned by Kovi's wrister all fucking night if he plays.

Author:	Crosscheck [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:35 pm ]
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Finally a game without a 5 day break before it. I would pay to see Kaleta take out Max while attempting some dipsy-doodle move. I've got nothing against Max, I just think it would be awesome.

Author:	sabresindc [ Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:44 pm ]
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Hey Xcheck, is there a way to get rid of the damn post review thing. It made the GDT yesterday very painful at times....