Eastern Conference Finals

Archived from 1998-99 season.
Buffalo Sabres VS. Toronto Maple Leafs

1999 Playoffs

Playoff statistics

NHL teams

Buffalo
Sabres

Sabres
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Sabres
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Sabres
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Toronto
Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs
regular season

Maple Leafs
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Maple Leafs
roster

Regular season:
No.4 Toronto 45-30-7
No.7 Buffalo 37-28-17

Season series:
Buffalo 3-2

Power play:
Toronto 14.4% (17th)
Buffalo 13.5% (21th)

Penalty killing:
Toronto 80.3% (24th)
Buffalo 86.2% (7th)

Outlook:
This is the first time these Great Lakes neighbors meet in the playoffs and it could be the beginning of a great rivalry. Toronto's chances lie within the Sundin line, but their defense has been surprisingly strong throughout the playoffs. Dominik Hasek is the first thing to come in mind about Buffalo. Michael Peca has been a positive and if the Sabres get Miroslav Satan back healthy they have a good chance to go to their first Cup final.

Schedule:
Buffalo - Toronto
Game 1, 5-4, Box Score
Game 2, 3-6, Box Score
Game 3, 4-2, Box Score
Game 4, 5-2, Box Score
Game 5, 4-2, Box Score
Buffalo wins series 4-1

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