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'Time after time, the Flyers cracked under pressure. In the second period alone, the Sabres were handed some half-dozen free chances as the Flyers tried to force plays up the middle.' … [Read more...] about The hole truth

'But even the addition of Primeau, limited by a sprained left knee, might not be enough against a talented Sabres team. Buffalo has swept its last four playoff series after it has taken a 2-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Primeau would help

'Jay McKee's biographical data says he likes to perform magical tricks in his spare time, and that's an appropriate hobby for the 23-year-old Buffalo Sabres defenseman because he has put a big whammy on the Philadelphia Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Flyers hand Sabres 2-0 lead

'Primeau, sidelined since suffering a partially torn knee ligament on March 26, went through an on-ice workout for a fourth-consecutive day Saturday, then was examined by the Flyers' medical staff.' … [Read more...] about Primeau tells the Flyers he's ready for prime time

'"I would have never predicted anything like this," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We are up 2-0 and are going back to our building. I still don't perceive this is going to be easy."' … [Read more...] about Sabres put Flyers in 2-0 hole

'But let's face facts. These Flyers are in trouble with a capital T. To avoid their third first-round flameout in four years, the Flyers need to win four of five against an opponent that has been a little quicker, a little slicker, and a whole lot smarter.' … [Read more...] about This game was…season-ending

'Saturday, the Sabres forced Desjardins into four turnovers. Two of them were forced by Gratton, who seems to have found a niche in Buffalo after seven years of underachieving in Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Gratton playing as Flyers wanted him to

'Flyers fans have never seen their team win an overtime playoff game at the First Union Center. After the latest sudden-death loss to the Buffalo Sabres yesterday, they might not see their team again this season.' … [Read more...] about Flyers must navigate roadblocks

'The Philadelphia Flyers tried being as tight as a pair of pants left in the dryer too long. They tried being as open as a man in a confessional. Both strategies had merit. Unfortunately for the Flyers, both ended as failures.' … [Read more...] about Home not so sweet for Flyers

'The Philadelphia Flyers left for Buffalo on Saturday night with despair over being down to the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 in their best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series. They also left with some hope over Keith Primeau being aboard.' … [Read more...] about Primeau says he’ll play in Game 3

'Jay McKee managed just one goal during the regular season. He matched that total Saturday, giving the Buffalo Sabres control of their playoff series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Flyers 3, OT

'On Wednesday, the Buffalo Sabres took home-ice advantage in their playoff series with the Philadelphia Flyers. On Saturday, Dominik Hasek and his teammates took control.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Philadelphia 3 (OT)

Buffalo's young forward Erik Rasmussen has opened some eyes around the league with his extra efforts when it goes to overtime. Who can forget his two key plays to win back-to-back overtimes in mid-February? … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers Game 2 ‘Sharpening the Swords’

With the security blanket of a guaranteed split on the road, Buffalo has grabbed the early edge in momentum -- not so much because they have regained whatever perceived home-ice advantage there is but because they have the Flyers in a catch-up mentality now. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers Game 2 ‘In the Buffalo Wings.’

With their backs against the wall, the Flyers are going to come out hitting in an attempt to lure a Sabre into taking a penalty. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers Game 2 "Edge Matchups"