After losing 3-1 to the Hurricane in game 4, it's been rumored that clubhouse leader Jarome Iginla issued a mandatory 1 on 1 meeting with every player in the clubhouse. "It's like we expect Carolina to hand us the series or something with the way we've been playing. I think everyone needs to take a good hard looking the mirror before stepping on the ice tonight," Iginla added.
Furthermore, there have been grumbling that coach Tom Renney privately called out Goaltender Martin Brodeur. Brodeur who sported a league high .915 save % during the regular season has been one of the biggest disappointments this post season with a .891 save %. "I know I haven't been good, but it's behind me. The encouraging thing is that I've played some of my worst hockey all season, and we're still tied 2-2. It's now a three game series and we have two games at home. I'm ready," Brodeur explains.
On the other hand, opposing goaltender Cam Ward has been exceptional. Ward who had a .884 save % during the season has somehow managed to boost his playoff % to .915- Ironic?
The Buffalo Sabres realize the grave significance of game 5, and you can bet when the puck drops, they'll be ready.
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