Archives for 2001

'Bob Clarke always hoped Chris Gratton would develop into a dominant centerman, a player equally capable of shutting down opponents as he is scoring clutch goals. He only hoped it would be as a Flyer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres getting boost from Gratton

'Philadelphia Flyers coach Bill Barber is fond of saying there are no secrets in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and that couldn’t have been more true Tuesday night. It is no secret that the Flyers are in deep trouble.' … [Read more...] about Flyers in 1-3's company

'"The way it was going, I just left him be," Barber said before the Flyers faced the Sabres in Game 4 Tuesday at the HSBC Arena. "I figured if he had to say something to me, then he would. He didn't, so I just let it be."' … [Read more...] about Primeau gives Flyers big lift in Game 3

'After the Sabres squandered two leads, Brown scored 6:13 into overtime to lift Buffalo to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Flyers 3 (OT)

'It was the second victory in overtime in the series for Buffalo, which also posted a 4-3 victory in Game Two. The Sabres have won six of the last seven overtime games between the teams in the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Philadelphia 3 (OT)

'The Flyers battled back from 2-0 and 3-2 deficits at the HSBC Arena Tuesday night, but it wasn't enough. Curtis Brown's goal 6:13 into overtime gave the Buffalo Sabres a 4-3 victory and a 3-1 stranglehold on this first round playoff series. They say "it ain't over till the fat lady sings" and right now it seems like she might be getting ready to … [Read more...] about Warm up the fat lady

If the Sabres plan on salvaging the good work of the first two games on the road, they must treat this game with the same amount of pressure and intensity that the Flyers will bring to the table. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers Game 4 "Scouting Report"

Where has the Buffalo Sabres' trophy-winning defense gone? Where has “The Dominator” gone? … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers Game 4 "Edge Matchups"

'Except for two mistakes, the Buffalo Sabres played well against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night. But those two mistakes cost the Sabres the game - and possibly momentum in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres squander lead in third game

'One of the most elementary rules of Stanley Cup hockey states: never give a game away.' … [Read more...] about Sabres now in must-win with Flyers

Early in the second period on Monday night, the Buffalo Sabres and their fans were having one of those wonderful dreams. Then Donald Audette plunged our collective hand into a tub of warm water. … [Read more...] about Sabres get a wakeup call for Game 4

'The Sabres made just enough good plays to win the first two games in their best-of-seven series against the Philadelphia Flyers. And they made just enough mistakes Monday to toss Philly a 3-2 victory in Game Three before a sellout crowd in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Flyers refuse to go quietly

'Two players returned to the Philadelphia Flyers' lineup Monday: center Keith Primeau and defenseman Andy Delmore. One of them scored the game-winning goal in the third period of Philadelphia's 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Guess which Flyer played the hero.' … [Read more...] about Delmore shines in familiar role: Flyers' Game Three hero

'"I knew I was going to get hit early," Primeau said after the Flyers beat the Sabres, 3-2, to get their first win of the series. "But I didn't think I was going to get hit that early."' … [Read more...] about Wake-up call is big hit with Primeau

'But Rasmussen was ruled out for Game Three Monday morning and was replaced on the checking line by reserve Vladimir Tsyplakov. Rasmussen is questionable for tonight's Game Four.' … [Read more...] about Rasmussen out, Tsyplakov gets the call