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'And as it was last year, it begins again. The Flyers opened the 2003-04 season last night with a 2-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres, and it was a game that left Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff saying, "The even-strength scoring chances just aren't there when you play the Flyers."' … [Read more...] about Flyers turn on much-needed power

'"Don't be totally judgmental," said Hackett, who made 17 saves in the Flyers' 2-0 win last night. "Wait to see how it plays out. At the end of the year, you are either a disappointment or a great acquisition. That is the way free agency is."' … [Read more...] about Hackett takes big first step

'''Other than the last three minutes,'' Hitchcock said, ''we played a whale of a hockey game. All of our two-on-ones were a direct result of us being really sound defensively. We turn the puck over, caught people out of position. That's exactly the way we have to play this year if we're to have success. That's a winning … [Read more...] about For openers, all is good in Flyers' win

'Despite all of their happy talk in the preseason about what an improved club they were, the Flyers brought back a lot of fresh and nasty memories by blowing numerous scoring chances in the first two periods, at least four of which came off the cursed stick of Tony Amonte.' … [Read more...] about That's one down, 81 still to go

'"It was just a real good effort," Recchi said. "It was good to get that power play going. And Jeff Hackett made some big saves."' … [Read more...] about Basic power surge fit Hitchcock's plan

'Shortly thereafter, Primeau buried Sabres star Miroslav Satan, earning a five-minute major for boarding and a game misconduct. Just doing his new job.' … [Read more...] about Primeau could be victim of potential strike

'The Sabres' lack of discipline hurt them in the opening minute of the third period when Flyers right wing Justin Williams, who assisted on both power-play goals, drew a tripping penalty on Zhitnik.' … [Read more...] about Physical Flyers prevail

'He made his debut Thursday in the Flyers' first game of the season by shutting out the Buffalo Sabres before 19,130 at Wachovia Center.' … [Read more...] about Iceman cometh

'"After looking at the replay, it looks like I caught him more from behind than I did the side," said Primeau. "I went into the room and took a look at the replay, which looked like I caught him more from the back than the side so the right call is (just) a five-minute penalty."' … [Read more...] about Pitkanen, Hackett contribute as Flyers debut with victory

'A puck breaks LeClair's foot. Keith Primeau takes a stick in the ribs and strains cartilage. Claude Lapointe trips on his cat and sprains his ankle. And this is before any of the real hitting began last night.' … [Read more...] about Flyers notebook

'The regular season is no longer the issue with the Flyers, whose success is ultimately determined when the playoffs begin in April. That is when they won't face overmatched opponents like the Buffalo Sabres, whom they soundly defeated 2-0 Thursday in their season opener.' … [Read more...] about Flyers open with shutout over Sabres

'The game was deadlocked at zero through two periods of play mostly due to the spectacular play from Ryan Miller and Jeff Hacket in goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop First Game

'The Flyers finished the night 2-for-6 on the power play, and killed all six of Buffalo’s man advantage opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Flyers Impressive in 2-0 Season Opening Win

'The new and improved addition of the Sabres looked a little too much like what we've seen the past two years as they lost the opener in Philadelphia Thursday night 2-0. It was the same old story, dominate the first 20 minutes, miss great chances and finally get taken over.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Waste A Good Opening Night Performance From Miller

'Although it took until the third period to finally score a goal, the Flyers were the better team on the ice all night, and set the tempo from the game's opening minutes.' … [Read more...] about Brick Wall