habs_93 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Buffalo Sabres @ Montreal Canadiens Buffalo (3-1-0) Montreal (1-2-1) Associated Press Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price has looked shaky between the pipes in his first two attempts for his 100th career victory. He has been solid lately against the Buffalo Sabres, but that hasn't led to many wins. Price tries to bounce back from another subpar performance and help the Canadiens avoid their worst start in a dozen years Tuesday night against the Sabres. Price, who has started each of the first four games for the Canadiens (1-2-1), played well in his first two outings by stopping 46 of 49 shots. He earned his 99th win with a 30-save performance in a 5-1 victory over Winnipeg on Oct. 9 but hasn't enjoyed much success since. After stopping 17 shots in Thursday's 4-1 defeat to Calgary, the two-time All-Star made 25 saves in Saturday's 6-5 shootout loss to Colorado. "I wish I would have played better but at least we got a point out of it," said Price, who is trying to become the 12th goalie in franchise history to notch 100 victories. "We can move forward with that, I guess." If the Canadiens fail to get the full two points against the Sabres, however, they'll open with four losses in five games for the first time since 1999-2000. Montreal lost the final three meetings of last season's series with Buffalo, despite Price's best efforts. Price recorded a 1.62 goals-against average in those three games but was only backed by three goals. The Canadiens supported him with eight goals in winning the first three meetings, as he posted a 1.33 GAA. He is 4-2-3 with a 1.41 GAA in nine starts in the series since 2009-10. Ryan Miller is expected to be back in goal for the Sabres after getting the night off in Saturday' 3-2 win over Pittsburgh. He went 2-2-0 with a 1.50 GAA and a shutout against the Canadiens last season. The Sabres (3-1-0) opened a four-game road trip with a win over a Penguins team playing without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Nathan Gerbe and Luke Adam each had a goal and an assist for Buffalo, which had lost six straight to Pittsburgh. "We wanted to win this game bad," coach Lindy Ruff said. "You get an opportunity to play a team without a couple of their star players, you've got to start taking advantage of it." While it's not quite the same as facing a Penguins team without a pair of MVPs, the Sabres now take on a Canadiens squad that is expected to be without forward Michael Cammalleri (lacerated leg) and defenseman Jaroslav Spacek (upper-body injury). Max Pacioretty and Tomas Plekanec lead Montreal with two goals and two assists apiece. Captain Brian Gionta recorded his first points of the season Saturday with a goal and two assists, and he had two goals and an assist against the Sabres in 2010-11. Gerbe and Jason Pominville each had two goals and an assist versus the Canadiens last season. Injuries Andrei Markov, Chris Campoli, Michael Cammalleri, Jaroslav Spacek, and Ryan White are out for us. The Sabres will likely not have Jochen Hecht. Two points. Let's get this done! Go Habs Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstStar Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Nice game day thread H-93. I see you're ready for tomorrow's game. I hope our Habs are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Two points. Let's get this done! Go Habs Go! on your 1st GDT.....AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kinot-1 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Congrats on your first GDT 93, hope it leads to a big W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habby67 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Like always I hope for the best but in this case I do suspect we are about to get a severe beating at the hands of a much better Sabres squad.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clues Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Yay, _93. Great GDT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGGESTHABSFAN123 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 good job 93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I do suspect we are about to get a severe beating at the hands of a much better Sabres squad.... ...thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs_93 Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 You guys are too nice. I'm reservedly hopeful for tomorrow. Anything can happen, particularly depending on which team shows up to play at the Bell Centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 From practice at the Bell Centre, where the Canadiens practised this morning....Forward lines were unchanged from the Saturday game against Colorado, but defence pairings were tweaked: Gill with Diaz, Gorges with Subban, Webber with Emelin. particularly depending on which team shows up to play at the Bell Centre. Amen to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habby67 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 ...thanks a lot. I hope I am wrong but they frustrate me to no end!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Habs10 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I hope I am wrong So do I ....TRUST ME. but they frustrate me to no end!! I hear ya. GO HABS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marathon.Man Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 GO HABS GO!!!! Awesome GDT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy_133 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Guaranteed loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstStar Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Like always I hope for the best but in this case I do suspect we are about to get a severe beating at the hands of a much better Sabres squad.... Sabres are struggling as well, along with boston. It's still too early to panic. 3 teams that have made the playoffs (eastern) for the last 5 years are struggling out of the gate-Montreal, Boston and Buffalo. Buffalo turned it around, Montreal should as well. Can't predict the final outcome in the east by the first 10 games of the season. If our players play to their potential there's no reason why we couldn't win tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habby67 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Jason Garrett and Martin should be coaching together lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Nice GDT! Come on you lazy bums! Shoot high! Aim for the net! Play the game smart! Keep it simple! Score more goals than the Sabres and WIN THE GAME DAMN IT! *Shakes Fist* Habs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaubie Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Great job on your first GDT, _9B Okay, I'm done I don't know what to expect really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Bah Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Great GDT habs_93 no need to worry,just cause Lindy Ruff's team comes looking for blood everfy game against the Habs.The Habs have the goalie Ryan Miller to watch for,he's the guy that needs to fear the vaunted Habs offence that broke out of a small scoring slump against Calgary.The Habs on the other hand need to score fast and often to throw him off his game.Well you can always think of this season as one for learning with all the youngsters on defence plus the lower our team finishes the better our prospects in the near future will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatethosebruins Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Lets go habs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 great job on the thread 93 this game will be weird for me with my daughter and husband at the bell centre and me staying home at least if they habs dont win, this time i wont be blamed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuniorSTLB Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I will cry if Price gets under .900% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I will cry if Price gets under .900% Who cares at this point, I just want the win lol. If he lets in 2 goals on 18 shots and we win 4-2, I wouldn't care lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstStar Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Who cares at this point, I just want the win lol. If he lets in 2 goals on 18 shots and we win 4-2, I wouldn't care lol. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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