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'The Philadelphia Flyers have either given themselves new life, or merely given the Buffalo Sabres a chance to dance in celebration on their home ice.' … [Read more...] about Flyers face sudden life with 3-1 victory

'It was so easy, so elementary. What took so long? The Flyers have talked for a week about having to get someone in front of the net to put the pressure on Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Aggressiveness back in place, the Flyers are shooting for another 3-1 series rebound

'"From an education standpoint for me, I handle things far better today than I did five years ago," Barber said. "I can come in right now and I'm very comfortable , from addressing you [media] guys to addressing this hockey team. I was well prepared."' … [Read more...] about Barber thinks he's on right track

'Are they poised to pull off the biggest playoff upset in their 33-year history? Probably not.' … [Read more...] about Flyers live to play another day

'They're still the Flyers, still the same team, still alive after their impressive 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of the NHL Eastern Conference quarterfinals Thursday night. So save the new letters, including the R.I.P.' … [Read more...] about Flyers enjoy some glory before offseason changes

'Bill Barber, who coaxed a .500 hockey team into becoming a 100-point club in four months, will return as head coach of the Flyers next season, General Manager Bob Clarke confirmed before Thursday night's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.' … [Read more...] about Clarke: Barber will return as the Flyers coach

'The Flyers finally brought their best game to the first-round playoff series against the Sabres last night at the First Union Center. Now they get a chance to bring the series home all even.' … [Read more...] about Flyers stand up tall with backs to the wall

'A trip to Buffalo for the weekend sounds like punishment. To the Philadelphia Flyers, it feels like paradise.' … [Read more...] about Flyers survive Game 5

'"Things hadn't been going our way, we're down 3-1 in the series, so we're just trying to get the crowd acting as an extra person on the ice for us," Stock said. "I don't know if I can do that but my game will be to bang a little and maybe create a little space for whomever I'm playing with."' … [Read more...] about Flyers Notebook

'Dominik Hasek made 30 saves, but lost his temper midway through the third period and earned a misconduct penalty.' … [Read more...] about Flyers 3, Sabres 1

'Facing elimination, Philadelphia got more physical, particularly with Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 3, Buffalo 1

'Without question this was the Flyers' best game so far in the series. They outplayed the Sabres most of the night, and were much more solid defensively.' … [Read more...] about Staying alive

A healthy dose of clichés sits waiting for both teams in their return to Philadelphia. The hometown Flyers have to respond to the timeworn motto of "do or die" -- their season hangs in the balance with no recourse but to win to stay alive. For the Sabres, it's a simple matter of “don't put off until tomorrow what you could do today.” … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers Game 5 "Scouting Report"

Philadelphia has solved Dominik Hasek. Yes, it is true. He is not in their heads; they do not walk away from the net shaking their heads. The Flyers have been beat by the Sabres' offense. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers Game 5 "Edge Matchups"

'There is no doubt they are in firm command of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series with the Philadelphia Flyers, but along the way the Sabres have flirted with disaster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres allow little margin for error