1998 Playoffs
NHL teams
Washington Capitals
Capitals regular season
Capitals transactions
Capitals roster
Buffalo Sabres
Sabres regular season
Sabres transactions
Sabres roster
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Regular season:
No.4 Washington 40-30-12
No.6 Buffalo 36-29-17
Season series:
Even, 2-2
Power play:
Washington 15.7% (13th)
Buffalo 12.9% (19th)
Penalty killing:
Washington 89.2% (1st)
Buffalo 84.3% (18th)
Outlook:
This series figures to be a real goaltending duel. The Dominator vs. Olie the Goalie. Dominik Hasek is the unorthodox goalie with a motto: "Whatever it takes to stop the puck." And it works! Olaf Kolzig on the other hand is technically sound and has mental toughness to be patient.
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Schedule: Washington vs. Buffalo
Game 1, 0-2, box score |
Game 2, 3-2, box score |
Game 3, 4-3, box score |
Game 4, 2-0, box score |
Game 5, 1-2, box score |
Game 6, 3-2, box score |
Washington wins series, 4-2 |
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