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'"You just never know how a game is going to develop," said Sabres center Stu Barnes, a former Penguins player. "In the long run, we seemed to find a good bounce."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get their breaks; Pens don't

'The Penguins are 1-1 in playoff life without Jaromir Jagr, and .500 hockey isn't going to get it done in the chase for the Stanley Cup. Come back, Jaromir.' … [Read more...] about Pens need Jagr

'"We didn't play our hockey from the second period," Penguins coach Ivan Hlinka said. "I believe we will be ready for Wednesday." They'd better be. Buffalo has a chance.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo slips back into this

'Jaromir Jagr's legs are fine, but his shoulder isn't so good.' … [Read more...] about Jagr can't shoot with bad shoulder

'"We're still up 2-1 with another game at home, so we're still in pretty good shape," Pens forward Alexei Kovalev said. "But we have to play much better than we did (in Game 3)."' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally solve Hedberg, get win

'Then something unexpected happened in the second period. Call it a reality check. For the first time in the playoffs, Hedberg looked mortal. And the Penguins' new-found commitment to defense wavered.' … [Read more...] about Pens wanted Moose-fest, get Dominated

'Pittsburgh Penguins center Mario Lemieux believes that success in the NHL playoffs is determined by which team makes the correct adjustments along the way. After their 4-1 loss in Game 3 Monday night at Mellon Arena, the Penguins have more adjustments to make against the Buffalo Sabres even though they still lead the series two games to one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make adjustments, hang in series

'Every football fan knows about all those failed second chances for a Super Bowl, but the hockey team has never before come back from a 2-0 deficit in a Stanley Cup playoff series. Perhaps this time it will be different...'. … [Read more...] about Home favourites buffaloed as Sabres win 'ugly'

'The Buffalo Sabres gained a handle on Pittsburgh goaltender Johan Hedberg and got a grip back on their NHL playoff series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cool off Hedberg, Penguins 4-1

'...Woolley made himself known throughout the game. He introduced himself to Penguins goaltender Johan Hedberg with a feed from Doug Gilmour, typical of the Sabres' switch to an up-tempo game in the final two periods.' … [Read more...] about Woolley's patience pays off for the Sabres

'Just when you thought it was safe to write off the Buffalo Sabres as another easy victim of the Pittsburgh Penguins and their new-found commitment to defense, they come back and beat the Penguins on Pittsburgh's home ice. Go figure.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sharpen up

'With more than 17,000 people in the stands wearing foam moose antlers, Buffalo Sabres defenceman Jason Woolley refused to be fitted for goat horns.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back in Pittsburgh

'So the Buffalo Sabres do have some offense - and the Pittsburgh Penguins don't have nearly as much as they thought without the injured Jaromir Jagr.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Penguins 1

'The Buffalo Sabres proved Johan Hedberg is human and they can still win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Pittsburgh 1

'Finally, the bounces and luck went in favor of the Buffalo Sabres Monday night as they beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Penguins 1