Stoner Posted April 16, 2006 Report Posted April 16, 2006 April 16, 1985: In the fifth and deciding game at Le Colisee in Quebec, the Nordiques come back from two goals down in the third period to beat the Sabres 6-5. The Nordiques score twice within 68 seconds to tie the game, then deliver the fatal blow off a turnover in the Buffalo zone when journeyman Brent Ashton beats Tom Barrasso with 1:09 remaining. April 16, 1980 In Game 1 of the quarterfinal round at the Aud, John Van Boxmeer scores the winning goal and Don Edwards makes 17 saves as the Sabres shut out the Blackhawks 5-0. The Sabres score four power play goals. Edwards' heroics come one week after Bob Sauve records the first shutout in team playoff history. On this night, it's Edwards' turn in Scotty Bowman's goaltender rotation. April 16, 1981 In another Game 1 of the quarterfinal round at the Aud, Minnesota's Steve Payne stuns the Sabres by scoring at 22 seconds of overtime to give the North Stars a 4-3 win and a 1-0 lead in the series. Adams Division rival Minnesota had finished 12 points behind division champion Buffalo in the regular season. The Sabres miss Danny Gare, who separated his shoulder in the preliminary round series with Vancouver. Gare scored 46 goals during the 1980-81 season.
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