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'History has repeated itself in part, with the Sabres losing twice at home, but rallying to win a pair on Penguins' ice. And, yes, even the Penguins are thinking about last year.' … [Read more...] about Playoff scenario eerily familiar

'What they need is for Jagr - and not some dumb blonde - to step up immediately. The odds of that happening are long.' … [Read more...] about Jagr dons mask of tragedy

'"Anytime you want to hit somebody hard, it seems like they fall so easy into the boards, you know?" Kasparaitis said. "You have to be careful all the time, because the Buffalo players pretend to take dives. You have to be smart, because sometimes they can call you for boarding."' … [Read more...] about Kasparaitis: Sabres take dives

'Stu Barnes was traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins four years ago, but he continued to make Pens general manager Craig Patrick think twice about that move by scoring twice with the game-winner for the Buffalo Sabres in a 5-2 victory in Game 4 Wednesday night at Mellon Arena.' … [Read more...] about Barnes is bad news for former teammates

'But isn't it funny to hear Mario Lemieux telling Jagr, through the media and not face-to-face, to pick up his game and be a leader? Lemieux was right on in his analysis, but Jagr is not totally to blame for his childish antics. After all, it was Lemieux who personified the country club setting the Penguins enjoyed in the early '90s.' … [Read more...] about What a difference a week makes

'"As the game wore on, we started to take the play to them," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "It was really a pretty even game throughout two. I thought we got off to a real good start in the first period ... and really didn't give up a lot. And we took advantage of some breaks in the third."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo finally solves Hedberg, evens series

'NHL scoring leader Jaromir Jagr returned Wednesday from a sore shoulder, but Buffalo Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek was up to any challenge that Jagr and the Pittsburgh Penguins had to offer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Penguins 5-2 to square series

'''It was a huge time in the game for us,'' Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. ''If they score, you probably see a sag. If he makes the save, it just lifted the whole bench. I thought we really came out after that.''' … [Read more...] about Hasek's big save on penalty shot gives Sabres lift

'The Penguins, shut down in their own building despite the return of Jagr from a shoulder injury, were whacked 5-2 at the Mellon Arena to blow a 2-0 lead in the series. They now head back to Buffalo for Game 5 Saturday afternoon (1 p.m.) with the Sabres having taken back the momentum with a methodical, relentless work ethic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Penguins 2

'Mario Lemieux had no shots, Jaromir Jagr had no impact. Everything went right for the Buffalo Sabres in Pittsburgh, and now it's the Penguins who are trying to figure out what's gone wrong.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Penguins 2

'"I guess the home-ice advantage doesn't mean anything," said Sabres right wing Donald Audette. "Next game is going to be huge."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Pittsburgh 2

'Once again Ruff and Company kept their team poised. Sabres playing their best hockey when put to the wall. Coaching staff deserves a lot of the credit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Penguins 2

'Johan Hedberg was outplayed by The Dominator, Alex Kovalev gave away a goal in another embarrassing performance, and the defense was once again a sieve.' … [Read more...] about Penguins putrid; Buffalo evens series with 5-2 win

'What is the best seat in the house? "Most people say the club level because of the food service," Gilbert said. "On the other hand, a lot of people like the first row of the 300-level, especially on the turns, because it gives a different perspective to the rink. Other people like to be as close as they can be to the ice."' … [Read more...] about Know goal

Talk about payback. Buffalo's win in Game 3 was only its fourth in the igloo-shaped arena perched on a hill in downtown Pittsburgh since Sabre defenseman Uwe Krupp's overtime goal there in March 1990 knocked the Penguins out of the playoff race. Buffalo's record in the Mellon Arena since is now 4-17-5. … [Read more...] about Sabres finally breaking 'The Curse of Krupp'?