Playoffs 2000

Buffalo vs. Philadelphia

Daymond Langkow bounces the puck off his skate and scores.
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Buffalo vs. Philadelphia

Richard Smehlik scores off the faceoff.
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Chat wrap: ABC's John Davidson
The NHL commentator tackled your questions during the Sharks-Blues game on Sunday.
Chat wrap: Bill Clement
It's playoff time and ESPN's NHL analyst returned to break it all down and more in chat.

First round not bad, not ideal for league
So, there won't be a dream final four matchup out West. The league can't be overly thrilled about that.
NHL East: Philly from Beezer's eyes

ESPN.com's Rob Parent says John Vanbiesbrouck is trying to be the best teammate he can.
Morganti: Philly soap opera continues

ESPN's Al Morganti says Roger Neilson's return as an assistant is the latest bizarre turn in Philly.



Rookie Brian Boucher won his first series.

Adversity, Sabres
can't stop Flyers
Remember all that noise about the Sabres possibly being the best No. 8 seed in NHL history? Apparently the Flyers didn't hear it. Four different Flyers scored and Philly beat Buffalo 4-2 Thursday, winning their series 4-1 and ending the Sabres' season.

Neilson upset with Flyers' decision
Lindros won't return soon

News and notes from around the playoffs

THE SERIES
Video Highlights

Series Breakdown

Message Board

THE GAMES

Thurs., April 13
Flyers 3, Sabres 2
Recap | Box Score

Fri., April 14
Flyers 2, Sabres 1
Recap | Box Score

Sun., April 16
Flyers 2, Sabres 0
Recap | Boxscore

Tues., April 18
Sabres 3, Flyers 2 (OT)
Recap | Boxscore

Thurs., April 20
Flyers 5, Sabres 2
Recap | Boxscore

MORE COVERAGE

In the Corners: Boucher emerges Philly rookie goalie Brian Boucher has stabilized what was once a major question mark for the Flyers.		Ruff can't believe phantom goal counted Buffalo's coach says the NHL shouldn't be willing to count goals it already has the tools to rule out.
Lindros returns to Flyers as outsider Eric Lindros suddenly has the air of a stranger around his own teammates.		Barry Melrose's Viewer's Guide ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose lets the world know what to look for in the first round of the NHL playoffs.
Glancing at all Cup chances ESPN's Al Morganti handicaps all 16 teams and will tell you what to expect in the first round.		Final Fantasy: The NHL's Best? Maybe. Here are the teams that we'd really like to see fight for the Cup.