Senators at Sabres POSTGAME

OHHHH BOY! PLAYOFF HOCKEY IS ON IN BUFFALO!!

To be professional, The Buffalo Sabres Defeated the Ottawa Senators in HSBC Arena tonight, 3-2 (OT). Chris Drury scored first on a chip shot through the crease, then it was Maxim Afinogenov on a nasty pass from Derek Roy. In OT, J.P. Dumont sealed the deal. Ryan Miller was incredible between the pipes, and Lindy Ruff gets credit again for dealing with another jumbled lineup. Oh, by the way, let's give an assist to the hometown crowd, obviously amped to see a Buffalo team overachieving.

Now let's get down to business. All seriousness aside...does anyone think this team is serious now??? The Sabres were manhandled by Ottawa during the season, and now this??? We are making them look like a junior league team.

And let me mention something else: Buffalo is getting no respect. "Expert Analysts" still say we got lucky over the Flyers, and that now its a fluke we are slaughtering Ottawa. Well let me tell you something, if the Sabres were still wearing blue and gold, they'd be getting respect. From Gare to LaFontaine to Mogilny that old school Sabres look has left an impression on the NHL. Look at the Red Wings...That same lame logo has given them respect throughout the years, same with the Flyers. But now it looks like Buffalo is turning the page. With young guns like Jason Pominville, Ryan Miller, and Thomas Vanek...Not to mention not-so-old players like Daniel Briere, Maxim Afinogenov, and Ales Kotalik...This team might be on the brink of establishing a dynasty.

Regardless of what happens in this series and throughout the playoffs, the Sabres have clearly given fans in Buffalo a reason to hope. And about that OTHER Buffalo sports team? The Bills will be getting a preseason review in about a week.

Buffalo seemed to survive tonight, despite giving up their second goal due to a lack of aggression late in the game. This almost cost them the match in Game Two, and it was frightening to watch again. Luckily they learned their lesson quick, and came out sharp in OT. Hopefully Ruff will now push the team with a lead in the 3rd, especially when going against an offensive powerhouse like Ottawa.

In Closing, be sure to drink ONLY Labatt Blue during hockey games. It just has that hockey taste, like you're at the arena. Not to mention you get a free puck with every case.

Until Tomorrow...