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'"It's such a long summer to have to say I could have been better, or we missed the big chance . . . would'a, could'a, should'a."' … [Read more...] about Kasparaitis fires dream goal

'"One game," said Pittsburgh captain Jaromir Jagr, "one mistake, one bad bounce -- it can turn the game just like that."' … [Read more...] about Penguins pounce on a lucky bounce to squash Sabres

'The Pens gave the Devils something new to think about by changing their lines. Jaromir Jagr, who had three assists in the game, moved to the second line with Robert Lang and Martin Straka, with Alexei Kovalev taking his spot on the first line with Lemieux.' … [Read more...] about Penguins frustrate Sabres

'It was fitting that Game 7 went into overtime because the entire series had been closer than hot sauce on a chicken wing. It would take something like a defenceman gambling and jumping into the play to make something happen.' … [Read more...] about Mario and company move on

'"You can't help but feel that there's something special happening here and so you really want to do everything possible to keep it going." They did that twice in as many games against the Sabres. It's hard to think that there isn't something to this destiny thing after all.' … [Read more...] about Super season rolls on

'"We're going to be thinking of that 1:18 all summer," defenseman Rhett Warrener said.' … [Read more...] about Wasted opportunities sealed Sabres' fate

'Perhaps, coach Ivan Hlinka, captain Jaromir Jagr and Lemieux coach by committee. After the Penguins defeated Buffalo 3-2 in overtime Thursday, all three took some degree of credit for the decision to split up the two superstars late in Game 7.' … [Read more...] about Line change perks up Pens

'In the end, and in that context then, a little known goalie made the biggest difference of all. His name is Johan Hedberg. Ever heard of him? The Sabres have now.' … [Read more...] about Study in contrasts

'"For him to be in the slot, all alone and pick a corner ... unbelievable," said Lemieux. "But that's the way Game 7s are supposed to go."' … [Read more...] about Lemieux, Penguins keep magical run going

'The Sabres, 1-4 in Game 7s, were left wondering what went wrong, squandering two one-goal leads for the second straight game.' … [Read more...] about Penguins 3, Sabres 2, OT

'Dominik Hasek will need some time to decide if his Buffalo Sabres career will continue. He already knows this season ended too quickly.' … [Read more...] about Hasek not sure if he's played his final game

'"It seemed like we couldn't hold the lead," Hasek said. "They've done the job. ... Something's wrong. We try hard, but you don't deserve to win in OT if you give up a goal (in the third period)."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 3, Buffalo 2 (OT)

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'If not for the play of Straka, Lang and Kovalev, there would be no Game 7. The trio combined for seven points in a 3-2 win in Game 6 at Mellon Arena, including Straka's game-winner in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Penguins' No. 2 Line Set for Game 7 in Buffalo

'For 20 guys on one side, they'll remember it as the game that sent them one step closer to the Stanley Cup. For the other 20, it will be the game that saw a promising playoff run come to an end. It's beautiful, it's cruel, it's game seven. And there's nothing like it.' … [Read more...] about Game 7 — There's Nothing Like It