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'On the game-winner by Martin Straka, Hasek didn't see Straka coming for the redirection. ''Even (Hasek) has to run into some bad luck some time,'' Hedberg said.' … [Read more...] about Pens embrace luck vs. Hasek

'"The puck goes off (Curtis Brown's) skate and does the alley-oop and lands right in the crease," Ruff said. "But there have been bounces going either way in this series."' … [Read more...] about Penguins get right bounce

'"He's just one of those guys who has a knack for those things," Buffalo defenceman Rhett Warrener said. "He saved the team off the ice, and I guess you could say he saved it again tonight."' … [Read more...] about Penguins push series to limit

'The Sabres had previously not lost a single playoff game in 22 straight matches when leading after two periods and with Hasek in goal, a remarkable streak that came to an end last night.' … [Read more...] about Lemieux provides inspiration, Straka the winner

'"We were still thinking positive when there was a couple of minutes left. We knew somebody had to get one. We had been dominating the whole game. We just had to make sure to get it on the net and we got the break."' … [Read more...] about Penguins stay alive for seventh game

'But somehow, with the Penguins facing elimination, Lemieux found a way to extend Pittsburgh's season and his headline-stealing return to a deciding seventh game.' … [Read more...] about Lemieux's heroics give Penguins shot

'There's an old saying in hockey: Great players make great plays. Sometimes they get a little lucky as well.' … [Read more...] about Solving the Sabres

'Martin Straka got the victory. Mario Lemieux got the save.' … [Read more...] about Penguins 3, Sabres 2 (OT)

'Pittsburgh, seeded sixth in the East, kept the momentum after the third intermission and carried the play in overtime, with Straka converting a touch pass from Kovalev in front of the net.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 3, Buffalo 2 (OT)

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'The crowd was dead for a Game 6 playoff game. But it was Mario and Straka to the rescue.' … [Read more...] about Unbelievable! Straka scores in OT!!

'"I think we backed off a little bit every time we've had the lead,'' he said. "So far in the playoffs, we tend to think that's going to be enough for us to win the game. Whereas before, we always tried to get that second or third goal to put the game away early."' … [Read more...] about Penguins Upbeat Despite Series Slump

The media and fans in Pittsburgh have started to doubt their Penguins. They have begun throwing away their moose antlers, and they have started thinking more about baseball and the opening of NFL training camp. However, as a team the Penguins have a lot more pride and heart to start doubting themselves. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Penguins Game 6 "Edge Matchups"

The proverbial wall has two teams pressing their backs against it, albeit with different degrees of pressure. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Penguins Game 6 "Scouting Report"

Arriving late that night back in Buffalo, the Sabres were welcomed home with cheers and congratulations by close to 5,000 adoring fans. The excitement and anticipation of the team's first-ever trip to the Stanley Cup Finals, after just five years in existence, would grow to a fever pitch in the days to follow. … [Read more...] about When the Buffalo Roamed: May 8, 1975