The attendance of 10,140 was just 24 more than the Sabres all-time low at HSBC Arena. … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Flyers 1
Archives for October 22, 2002
Buffalo 2, Philadelphia 1
The Philadelphia Flyers continue to be haunted by Miroslav Satan and the Buffalo Sabres. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Philadelphia 1
Buffalo 2, Philadelphia 1
After eliminating the Flyers in the first round of the 2000-01 playoffs, Buffalo swept the four-game series last season, outscoring Philadelphia 11-4. Satan netted six goals, including two game-winners, and assisted on two others to lead the way for the Sabres. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Philadelphia 1
Sabres' ability to come back an encouraging sign
A little over a week ago, I opened the newspaper to see the Sabres sitting atop the Eastern Conference. Granted, they were only two games into the season, but seeing how they had played I thought maybe I could get used to this. Well, I should have clipped that out when I saw it. Elizabeth Abbarno writes... … [Read more...] about Sabres' ability to come back an encouraging sign
Sabres hope to get back on track against Flyers
'The Buffalo Sabres started the season like a runaway tractor-trailer. But over the past three games they've stalled out on the railroad tracks, and a freight train known as the Philadelphia Flyers is bolting their way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to get back on track against Flyers
Afingenov off skates after another setback
'Sabres doctors instructed Afinogenov last Thursday to take a full week off without exercise of any kind, much less skating. That decision will be revisited before Afinogenov will be cleared to practice with the team.' … [Read more...] about Afingenov off skates after another setback
Sabres vs. Flyers
' Including the playoffs, Buffalo is 8-2 in its last 10 games against the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers
Flyers shuffle off to scene of horrors
'In both regular-season losses there last season, coach Bill Barber publicly ripped their work ethic. After a 2-1 setback on Oct. 10, 2001, Barber made the team skate nonstop for 36 minutes in Philadelphia the next day as punishment.' … [Read more...] about Flyers shuffle off to scene of horrors
Tonight's Game
'For the Flyers, right winger Radovan Somik (hip flexor) is out. For the Sabres, center Johan Hecht (knee) and right winger Maxim Afinogenov (concussion) are out.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's Game
Flyers hope to get their wings in Buffalo
'"Their speed on the forecheck and their speed on the counterattack gives most teams trouble," he said. "But they gave this team a lot of trouble. "Their quickness, and their overall quickness with tenacity, was a real thorn for the Flyers. It seemed that every mistake that somebody made ended up in the net. I also think that Buffalo has a unique group, … [Read more...] about Flyers hope to get their wings in Buffalo
Saved by the NHL, Sabres still a rival
'The payroll is still modest, the talent is thin and the Sabres' future is as murky as ever. But when it comes to the Flyers, the Sabres' mission is always quite clear.' … [Read more...] about Saved by the NHL, Sabres still a rival