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Sooner or later one had to figure that the Penguins' second line would start to make its presence felt. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Penguins Game 7 "Sharpening the Swords"

'The Penguins are 4-4 in series that go seven games and have a 2-0 record when playing them on the road.' … [Read more...] about Straka gets winner after Lemieux puts game into overtime

'It was the most bitter of defeats for the Sabres and one that could impact their play in Game 7. Their outstanding performance in the previous three games and for most of this one was rendered meaningless.' … [Read more...] about Another late miracle by Lemieux puts Penguins back in charge

'G Johan Hedberg stopped 16 of 18 shots to end a three-game losing streak. And, more important, he appeared to regain some of the confidence he seemed to lose gradually in the previous three games.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Report

'The pulse was weak. The priest was waiting at the dressing-room door, ready to administer last rites. The Penguins, basically, were dead.' … [Read more...] about Straka scores second OT game-winner of playoffs

'Mario Lemieux has scored better goals, Penguins General Manager Craig Patrick maintained, but even Patrick had a hard time recalling a more dramatic goal than the one Lemieux netted with the Penguins a mere 1:18 from elimination.' … [Read more...] about Who else but Mario could do it?

'The Buffalo Sabres will wake up this morning with a hangover of the worst kind, one that can't be cured with aspirin and tomato juice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have a tough hangover to cure

'To some, he is seen as a hero. To others, he is seen as a guy whose time is up in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Will Jagr go or stay?

'It was the kind of play anyone can make, but somehow it always is Lemieux who makes it. When it matters, there is no one else.' … [Read more...] about Lemieux does it again (as expected)

'Yet, for all the offensive good, still the Penguins were behind by a goal with less than two minutes remaining, requiring a frantic finish to force overtime and the eventual win.' … [Read more...] about Victory doesn't finish search

'Bettman met with reporters after the first period. He was asked about Mario Lemieux's charge that calls went against the Penguins during their first-round series because Lemieux is an owner. "I also read the other side of that - that he was getting too many breaks because he's an owner," Bettman said.' … [Read more...] about Commissioner reiterates call for new arena

'"I just saw the puck up in the air, but Dominik didn't see it," Lemieux said. "He stayed in the crease. I got a couple whacks at it, and the puck went in. But I was surprised that he didn't see the puck coming. I guess I was just in the right place at the right time, and I'm glad we won it in overtime."' … [Read more...] about Straka’s OT goal sets up Game 7

'And of all, people, how fitting it was that Lemieux - the greatest player in team history - who scored the biggest goal of the season, tying up the game with the goaltender pulled with just 78 seconds left in the game.' … [Read more...] about Penguins make late charge to stay alive

'Mario Lemieux finally got off the schneid, but it didn't come easy.' … [Read more...] about Lemieux bounces back in nick of time

'''I knew that (Buffalo goaltender Dominik Hasek) didn't see me coming, and Kovy made a great pass right on my tape,'' Straka said.' … [Read more...] about Penguins stay alive with win