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'While a pair of Czech All-Stars minded the nets Thursday night, Buffalo's Martin Biron and Philadelphia's Brian Boucher got yet another 60 minutes to ponder the meaning of the word "backup."' … [Read more...] about More time on the pines for backups

'Roman Cechmanek had just beaten Buffalo's Dominik Hasek last night for the third time. The Flyers weren't handing out any trips to Disney World as a reward, but people wanted to know what it meant to the goalie. Is it special to play Hasek? "No," he replied amid laughter. Why not? "Because I must play him."' … [Read more...] about Defense saves the day for Flyers

'Cechmanek, who is four shutouts away from Parent's franchise record for a season, tied Dominik Hasek for the NHL lead in that category last night, slapping down Hasek and the Sabres, 2-0.' … [Read more...] about Roman cashes in another Czech

'Cechmanek, who turns 30 tomorrow, no longer stands in awe of the all-world Hasek. "I'm happy to beat him because five times he's the best in the league (Vezina winner)," Cechmanek said.' … [Read more...] about Roman bests Hasek for third time this year

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'It was billed as The Dominator vs. the Roman Empire, Part III. It might as well have been billed a tryout for the 2002 Winter Olympics.' … [Read more...] about Cechmanek records 8th shutout as Flyers defeat Sabres, Hasek

'Roman Cechmanek must have learned well while watching Czech Republic teammate Dominik Hasek lead the national team to the gold medal in the 1988 Winter Olympics. The Buffalo Sabres might say too well.' … [Read more...] about Cechmanek, Flyers beat Sabres again

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'In three games between the two enigmatic Czech goalies, the Flyers won all three by a collective margin of 8-1, with Cechmanek earning two shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Flyers increase lead

'Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff has seen enough of Cechmanek. "That is one guy who seems to have our number," he said. "After they scored their first goal, we had some great opportunities but he made a couple of big saves which allowed them to win the hockey game."' … [Read more...] about Flyers 2, Sabres 0

'The Philadelphia Flyers once again boasted the better Czech goaltender.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 2, Buffalo 0

'Three times the Flyers and Sabres have met, and on each occasion Roman Cechmanek has come out on top against countryman Dominik Hasek, arguably the best goalie in the world.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 2, Buffalo 0

Give the Flyers credit -- they've been able to persevere through endless controversies and adversity yet climb to the top of the Atlantic Division. … [Read more...] about Philly's bell cracked but still solid

'"They've got some key injuries, we've got some key injuries," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "They've survived with some real good goaltending and have played well without some key players. . . . They're finding ways to win."' … [Read more...] about Flyers, Sabres share traits

'The Flyers have played poorly against the dregs of the NHL of late. No one has looked good. Now they must face the Sabres, who are not among the dregs.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's Game