Archives for April 17, 2001

'Down by two games to none in a playoff series, down and teetering on the road, who scores the game-winning goal for the Flyers? Andy Delmore does, on May 2, 2000, in overtime against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Andy Delmore does, on April 16, 2001, in the third period against the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about The same guy who did it last year – sort of

'OK, so the man was the Flyers' inspiration in last night's 3-2, season-saving victory over Buffalo. OK, so he was the most visible difference in them winning by a goal rather than losing by one. He won faceoffs. He set up the tying goal with a ping off the post in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Primeau a presence

'Maybe they should just save Andy Delmore for the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Delmore delivers more of his magic

'So when the prescribed three weeks ended - almost to the hour - Primeau was back on the ice last night, centering the top line in the Flyers' biggest-to-date game of the season.' … [Read more...] about It was a no-brainer for Primeau

'Outplayed defensively by the Sabres to an obvious extent for a third straight game, the Flyers pulled something out of their bag of desperate playoff tricks.' … [Read more...] about Delmore in a rush to keep going

'Though his desire was fully in evidence last night, Primeau's conditioning was not. A step behind too many passes, Primeau didn't look like the savior of a series that already looked lost for the Flyers. He also didn't look like himself. But then, who could have expected him to?' … [Read more...] about Primeau comes back, but just a little slower

'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