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'Also in question is the status of winger Jochen Hecht, who played only 8:59 Friday before leaving the game for unspecified reasons midway through the second period, shortly after he and Peter Forsberg traded hits. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Hecht had an "upper-body injury" and claimed he didn't know how long the versatile forward will be out.' … [Read more...] about Doctors tell Numminen not to play

'Mike Emrick, ex-Sabre Peter McNab and Cammi Granato will work NBC's coverage of the Sabres-Flyers on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Good, bad format fights playoff fever

Flyer answers the bell (Toronto Sun) Tireless Forsberg, Esche lead Flyers' rally (Toronto Globe and Mail) This Peter proves too great for Sabres (National Post) Can anyone stop Peter Forsberg? (National Post) 'Peter the Great' loves the playoff pressure (National Post) Esche makes some big stops in second period (National Post) Filling a familiar role (SLAM! Sports) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ontario Coverage

'"I just tried to trap it instead of save it, and it squirted through," Miller said. "I thought I was playing solid all night... . Now we have Sunday afternoon [for Game 5]."' … [Read more...] about Miller takes blame for goal

'"We concurred with Toronto that it was inconclusive," NHL supervisor Dave Newell said. "We can feel strongly that it was a goal, but if somebody comes to us and says, 'Show me the puck in the net,' we couldn't do it. That's why we make it imperative with the referees to make the signal one way or the other, wave it off or call a goal. Otherwise, we're in trouble."' … [Read more...] about Desjardins gives Sabres a phantom goal

On an Even Keel (Philadelphia Inquirer) These 'idiots' have really started to pull together (Philadelphia Inquirer) Hitchcock says team needs to maintain focus after wins (Philadelphia Inquirer) Desjardins gives Sabres a phantom goal (Philadelphia Inquirer) Umberger's glad to make a different highlight reel (Philadelphia Inquirer) Miller takes blame for goal (Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage (updated 2:00 p.m.)

'"We missed too many opportunities," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We didn't convert."' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 4

'"I think today, in the last game at home, we played our game," said Forsberg. "That's what we have to do up there (in Buffalo)."' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 4

'Buffalo took a 2-0 lead when Daniel Briere scored halfway through the period. Philadelphia, however, rallied with three-straight goals from Eric Desjardins, Peter Forsberg, and Petr Nedved to take the lead early in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Flyers Win Game 4; Series Tied 2-2

'But just as they did in game three on Wednesday, the Sabres couldn’t deliver the knockout punch and it’s a brand new series.' … [Read more...] about Flyers Even Series

'"They got some bounces and made the plays when they needed to."' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia evens series

'Once again the Sabres showed a distinct lack of killer instinct, didn’t finish Philly off and lost the game as a result. More disturbing was the fact Ryan Miller let in yet another incredibly soft goal at the worst possible time after his team had tied the score late in the third period. Choke is the only word I can think of to describe the Sabres’ game tonight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres throw up a big choke, lose to Flyers 5-4

'"I don't think it's happened too much in my career before," said Campbell, who played his junior hockey for Ottawa of the OHL. "But I go back to the main point and that is that there are good, clean hits delivered in hockey and the fans love it. And if somebody has to hit me, as long as it's a good clean hit, that's all that matters. … [Read more...] about Campbell cast into spotlight

'The Sabres are 23-12 all-time in Game 4's, including 7-0 in the past seven.' … [Read more...] about Game Four: Sabres Vs. Flyers Notes

'Look for the Sabres to improve on the power play tonight, it was an area of focus for Ruff. As for the rest of the game plan, look for more of the same. Buffalo will try to open the game up and skate Philly into the ground. The Flyers will look to trap, clutch and lay out cheap shots to slow Buffalo down.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers – Round 1, Game 4