The second heartbreak occurred less than a minute after the Satan goal. The referee wrongly accused Dominik Hasek of throwing his stick and a penalty shot was awarded to the Canadians. Representing Montreal was Danius Zubrus, their leading scorer, a player who had scored two goals earlier in the year against Hasek. Hasek drove a spear through the heart of Zubrus and Montreal with a brilliant piece of goaltending, stopping Zubrus on the penalty shot and Buffalo held on to win. So Buffalo, despite playing badly, secured two points last night in a game they didn't deserve to win.
Good teams find ways and Buffalo found a way.
But here in Philadelphia, this evening Buffalo must be better. The Flyers are a desperate team devastated with injuries. Their best player, John Leclair is recovering from back surgery. Rick Tocchet from an ankle injury and Chris Therien from a back problem. Therien may be ready tonight.