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'Defenseman Andy Delmore was a healthy scratch for the first two games of the Philadelphia Flyers' first-round Stanley Cup playoff series with the Buffalo Sabres, and he showed just how healthy Monday night.' … [Read more...] about Delmore's goal beats Sabres

'Had Philadelphia Flyers center Keith Primeau not done anything of note in Game 3 of his team's NHL Stanley Cup Playoff first-round series against Buffalo, it would have been theorized that he at least inspired his teammates. Instead, Primeau made more tangible contributions.' … [Read more...] about Primeau's return gives Flyers a shot in the arm

'"I don't figure I'll play tonight," Delmore said. "Guess I'll be a fan again." Several hours later, Delmore was not only in a Flyers uniform, he was knifing through the slot and deflecting a Daymond Langkow pass over Buffalo Sabres goaltender Dominik Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Flyers finally win one

'Primeau said his knee had some swelling again Monday morning, but said that was not uncommon after skating hard for 40 minutes Sunday. The true test will be this morning. Primeau does not have the luxury of a day off today and must ready himself for another game tonight at the HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Primeau happy to be in the game

'On Monday afternoon, coach Bill Barber decided to give Delmore a chance. By Monday night, Barber may have considered it his best move in this series.' … [Read more...] about Scratch sweep talk

'The Sabres, aware of the impact Primeau could have upon the game, showed they were not going to take it easy on Primeau from the opening faceoff. Right wing Vaclav Varada checked Primeau hard right after the puck was dropped, and defensmen James Patrick and Alexei Zhitnik both delivered checks on that first shift.' … [Read more...] about Primeau returns to lineup

'If the Flyers somehow come back to survive the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, this will be the game that haunts the Sabres' dreams all summer.' … [Read more...] about Philly spoon-fed win

'Of all the giveaways the Buffalo Sabres were guilty of making last night, the most crucial was the gift of confidence they gave the Philadelphia Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Flyers gain confidence

'"Call it lucky, call it what you want you want I guess, I don't know," Barber said. "Having Delly in tonight rewarded our team with a win. He came up with obviously a big goal for us."' … [Read more...] about Flyers 3, Sabres 2

'"(Cechmanek) played a little bit better. Everyone on that side played better," Audette said. "They played desperate hockey. When you are against the wall like that, you gotta play desperate. You have to expect that. We've got to match them."' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 3, Buffalo 2

'Andy Delmore, scratched in both of the previous games, tipped the puck past Dominik Hasek with 8:54 remaining in the third period to provide the margin of victory.' … [Read more...] about Back in black

In the words of the great Mike Robitaille, this series notebook looks like a hound's breakfast... … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers Series Notebook

'Buffalo Sabres center Erik Rasmussen will miss Monday night's playoff game against the Philadelphia Flyers with a slightly separated right shoulder. Vladimir Tsyplakov, who sat out the first two games of the playoff series, will take Rasmussen's spot on Buffalo's checking line, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Monday. Rasmussen was listed as day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Rasmussen out for Game 3

'After getting their game broken up by the Philadelphia Flyers all year, the Buffalo Sabres apparently have found a way to put it together when it matters most.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff surge is right on time

'Two games hardly cement a reputation. But it could be that Rasmussen's time has finally come.' … [Read more...] about Rasmussen comes of age before our eyes