Archives for May 9, 2001

A minute and eighteen seconds separated the Buffalo Sabres from advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. Leave it to Super Mario Lemieux to spoil the Sabres party and now they have to play another game to see who will advance as the Penguins beat the Sabres 3-2 in overtime. The Pens kept the pressure on the Sabres and it was Martin Straka who scored the game winner. The key … [Read more...] about Mario's Magic extends series

'Each team has now won a game in overtime, and the Sabres have outscored the Penguins 15-14 in the series. Momentum means little.' … [Read more...] about Penguins, Sabres brace for Game 7

'And while the duel between Hasek and Lemieux is a hockey fan’s dream, it's the Sabres' worst nightmare. Buffalo had Game 6 won. It had the series won. The Sabres played well for most of the game and led as the clock ticked under two minutes.' … [Read more...] about Fans’ dream is nightmare for Sabres

'"It's a tough way to have the game tied up," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "It's frustrating to give it up, but teams get bounces ... that's all part of the game."' … [Read more...] about Straka's OT Goal Gives Pens Life, Forces Game 7 in Buffalo

'What are the Penguins' chances of going into Buffalo and winning Game 7 tomorrow night? Not bad, if history is any indicator.' … [Read more...] about Bettman: Pens Need New Arena

'"We've had good success in overtime," Ruff said. "It is frustrating to give it up, but teams are going to get bounces. There have been bounces going either way. That's all a part of the game."' … [Read more...] about Penguins roll a seven

'With less than two minutes left on the clock, the Pittsburgh Penguins needed a savior. Lucky for them, they have one on the roster.' … [Read more...] about Pens' superhero saves the day, again

'"It was one of those plays where it went up and you look for it," Warrener said. "It comes down and it was right there. They got the bounce." How Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Fluke goal: Did it turn the series?

'About 6,000 seats are still available for Game Seven, which will be played Thursday night at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Penguins' Bergevin has worst seat in the house

Sooner or later one had to figure that the Penguins' second line would start to make its presence felt. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Penguins Game 7 "Sharpening the Swords"

'The Penguins are 4-4 in series that go seven games and have a 2-0 record when playing them on the road.' … [Read more...] about Straka gets winner after Lemieux puts game into overtime

'It was the most bitter of defeats for the Sabres and one that could impact their play in Game 7. Their outstanding performance in the previous three games and for most of this one was rendered meaningless.' … [Read more...] about Another late miracle by Lemieux puts Penguins back in charge

'G Johan Hedberg stopped 16 of 18 shots to end a three-game losing streak. And, more important, he appeared to regain some of the confidence he seemed to lose gradually in the previous three games.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Report

'The pulse was weak. The priest was waiting at the dressing-room door, ready to administer last rites. The Penguins, basically, were dead.' … [Read more...] about Straka scores second OT game-winner of playoffs

'Mario Lemieux has scored better goals, Penguins General Manager Craig Patrick maintained, but even Patrick had a hard time recalling a more dramatic goal than the one Lemieux netted with the Penguins a mere 1:18 from elimination.' … [Read more...] about Who else but Mario could do it?