'The Sabres now hold the 3-2 series lead as they head to Madison Square Garden for Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinal on Sunday afternoon at 2:20pm. The home team has won every game so far this series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win Game Five In Thrilling Fashion
Archives for May 5, 2007
Sabres win Game Five
'With an extra attacker on and Miller on the bench, Chris Drury won a faceoff, fed Tim Connolly at the point and then scored on the rebound with 7.7 seconds left in regulation to force overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win Game Five
Grading the Sabres: Game 5
'Chris Drury = Clutch. Max Afinogenov = Redemption.' … [Read more...] about Grading the Sabres: Game 5
Poetic Justice in Game Five
'"It's a great story," said Drury. "It's the highs and lows of playoff hockey."' … [Read more...] about Poetic Justice in Game Five
ECSF # 5: Sabres 2, Rangers 1 (OT)
'Their backs pressed firmly to the wall, the never-say-die Sabres found new life with some patented last second heroics to send the epic struggle into overtime. From there, Hollywood would have gleamed with pride at the rags-to-riches ending, witnessing a Buffalo rally that was completed by maligned and recently benched winger Maxim Afinogenov, the most free-spirited mustang in … [Read more...] about ECSF # 5: Sabres 2, Rangers 1 (OT)
Never a doubt
'Seemingly headed for a 3-2 deficit in their best-of-seven series against their downstate rivals, the Sabres were the ones taking a one-game advantage into Game 6 scheduled Sunday afternoon in New York City.' … [Read more...] about Never a doubt
Drury saves, Afinogenov redeems in playoff thriller
'The last 16 seconds of the third period. The Sabres had their backs up against the wall. They also had to score one goal against a goaltender who was absolutely stellar. They overcame the odds and not only tied the game, but won it as well. Those 16 seconds at the end of the third showed great perseverance.' … [Read more...] about Drury saves, Afinogenov redeems in playoff thriller