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'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"

'The Sabres were one of the NHL's most deadly teams this season when they scored the first goal. They were downright murderous when they led at the first intermission. This afternoon they will discover how well they can bury an opponent after drawing first blood in the Stanley Cup playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres go hunting for more than a split

'"The game could have gone either way," winger John LeClair said after practice Friday in the Flyers' practice facility in Voorhees, N.J. "We could be sitting here up, 1-0. There's nothing to get too frustrated about."' … [Read more...] about Flyers' attitude: Who's worried?

'Winger Rob Ray skated just one shift, for a total of 64 seconds, Wednesday night. He recorded no penalties, no shots on goal, no hits. His plus/minus was, predictably, even. His line on the stat sheet consists of a series of empty boxes. But Ray had a job to do Wednesday, and he appears to have performed that job to perfection.' … [Read more...] about Ray delivers a message on the ice or on the bench

'Barber was just what this team needed: An honest and fiercely competitive coach who demanded that they practice hard, communicate and be accountable. A team that reflected its new coach.' … [Read more...] about Barber plays no games with his Flyers

'"That game sums up what the playoffs are about," Ruff said of the Washington Capitals' eye-opening 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. "Guys that normally don't check, check. I thought the intensity level in that game was as high as it can come for a Game One."' … [Read more...] about Channel-surfing Ruff not surprised by Caps' upset