'But Pittsburgh's collective memory went blank Wednesday night after the Buffalo Sabres earned a 5-2 victory to even the second-round series at 2-2. Last year's disappointment, so vivid and significant four days ago, now means nothing, according to Mario Lemieux and crew.' … [Read more...] about Memories linger for Penguins
The Sabres Report - May 3, 2001
Stop on Straka shows Hasek at his best
'"I'm thinking to myself, "I'm glad Dominik Hasek is my goalie' " Warrener said. "I really was. He's got to be one of the best ever, one on one. We had a lot of confidence in him, and he showed us why."' … [Read more...] about Stop on Straka shows Hasek at his best
Jagr's return not up to par
'Jaromir Jagr's triumphant return to the Pittsburgh Penguins' lineup, well, wasn't.' … [Read more...] about Jagr's return not up to par
Advantage Buffalo
'The visiting team has now won all four games in this series, and 30 of 57 games in the 2001 Stanley Cup Playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Advantage Buffalo
Jagr an iron man in return to lineup for Penguins
'Surprisingly, the Sabres didn't really target Jagr and his injured shoulder. The Penguins' captain only took one hit in the first period, and it was a mere push after he took a shot coming across the slot. In fact, the biggest hit Jagr took all night came from his own teammate. Mario Lemieux collided hard with Jagr at center ice on a crossing pattern late in the … [Read more...] about Jagr an iron man in return to lineup for Penguins
Sabres-Penguins Game 4 "Sharpening the Swords"
Spunky little Stu Barnes buzzed around the Penguins' zone all night before finally stinging the hometown heroes with a clutch rebound goal that proved to be the game-winner. Hasek? He's the ultimate competitor who steps up when the Sabres need him most. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Penguins Game 4 "Sharpening the Swords"
Penguins fall to Buffalo 5-2 as Sabres bring series to a tie
'The Sabres, however, ran off two consecutive victories after losing Games 1 and 2 at home and will enter Game 5 Saturday at HSBC Arena with even more momentum than the Penguins carried off the Niagara Frontier a week ago.' … [Read more...] about Penguins fall to Buffalo 5-2 as Sabres bring series to a tie
Despite pain, Jagr playful in return
'He logged a team-high 20 minutes, 24 seconds of ice time and created some offense, registering an assist on defenseman Janne Laukkanen's second-period goal. But he finished with only one shot and his play tailed off as the game wore on, presumably because of the effects of the medication. Jagr suggested he might switch to taking an injection rather than pills for … [Read more...] about Despite pain, Jagr playful in return
Sabres disrupting Penguins' rhythm
'"One thing we noticed about Hedberg is that he squares up to the shooter extremely well," said Buffalo Coach Lindy Ruff. "If we were going to score, we had to put him in situations where he had to scramble."' … [Read more...] about Sabres disrupting Penguins' rhythm
Penguins Report
'Ruff didn't have the impression that the Penguins were going to worry much about Hedberg or any other facet of their game come Saturday: "I think Pittsburgh has some confidence coming back to Buffalo. They won two games in our building, and they've got a lot of confidence in their goaltender."' … [Read more...] about Penguins Report
Sabres even series
'"We're not generating enough offense," said Mario Lemieux, who was held without a shot for the second time in this year's playoffs. "I think they figured out the left-wing lock, so we're going to have to throw that one away and come up with a new one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres even series
Sabres' Hasek seizes momentum
'"There are so many times this year where he's saved our bacon," Sabres defenseman Jason Woolley said of Hasek. "(Wednesday night) was no different. It certain situations, he was ... he was 'The Dominator.'"' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Hasek seizes momentum
Playoff scenario eerily familiar
'History has repeated itself in part, with the Sabres losing twice at home, but rallying to win a pair on Penguins' ice. And, yes, even the Penguins are thinking about last year.' … [Read more...] about Playoff scenario eerily familiar
Jagr dons mask of tragedy
'What they need is for Jagr - and not some dumb blonde - to step up immediately. The odds of that happening are long.' … [Read more...] about Jagr dons mask of tragedy
Kasparaitis: Sabres take dives
'"Anytime you want to hit somebody hard, it seems like they fall so easy into the boards, you know?" Kasparaitis said. "You have to be careful all the time, because the Buffalo players pretend to take dives. You have to be smart, because sometimes they can call you for boarding."' … [Read more...] about Kasparaitis: Sabres take dives