Archives for April 9, 2001

'Sabres roughneck Rob Ray believes there is more pressure on the home team to win the first two games. "We're just going to go in there looking to split," he said. "Get one win and go home tied and that's a successful trip. That's why the pressure's on the home team. If the visiting team wins that first game, then you' re in big … [Read more...] about For Flyers, Buffalo, playoffs are new season

'It's a challenge the Flyers appear to be up to, considering they've won five of six previous playoff series against the Sabres -- including a 4-1 series win last year -- and improved to 10-2-2 in their last 14 meetings, including the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Flyers 2, Sabres 1

'The way Roman Cechmanek has played against the Buffalo Sabres this season, it probably would not matter if the Philadelphia Flyers had home-ice advantage in their first-round playoff series.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 2, Buffalo 1

'Roman Cechmanek was absolutely phenomenal, stopping 36 shots to pick up a season series sweep against his countryman Dominik Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Flyers 2, Sabres 1

It wouldn't be a surprise if the Sabres gave Flyers' rookie Roman Cechmanek the nickname of “Freddie” because, just like the movie ghoul, he has been popping up at different times of the regular season to give Buffalo nightmares. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers "Sharpening the Swords"