March Youngster J.P. Dumont became one of their better scorers and the Sabres special teams got hot down the stretch. 3, Buf. 0 Fedotenko scores a goal, assist Hasek outdueled by former understudy Roman Cechmanek. 1 Sabres manage only 21 shots Buffalo struggles to generate any offensive pressure against physical Flyers. March 1 Phi. 3, Buf. Recchi sparks offense.
Flyers break scoreless tie early in second, limits Buffalo's scoring chances.
April 8 Phi. 1 Cechmanek makes 36 saves for Philadelphia Sabres needed only a tie to clinch 4th seed. Key players John Leclair Dominik Hasek Leclair missed most of the season with a career-threatening back injury, but looked stronger in each game he played after returning. The Flyers need his tough physical presence against a determined Sabres team, especially with Keith Primeau out with an injury. If the big left wing can score a few key goals, he can help the Flyers go deep into the playoffs.