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Buffalo Sabres: Favorite moments from the Goathead Era – 1996-2006

By Zach Jezioro

15 Feb 1999: Michael Peca #27 of the Buffalo Sabres controls the puck during the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Hurricanes 3-2.
15 Feb 1999: Michael Peca #27 of the Buffalo Sabres controls the puck during the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Hurricanes 3-2. /
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PITTSBURGH – NOVEMBER 29: Jason Pominville #29 of the Buffalo Sabres looks for a open teammate around the defence of John LeClair #10 of the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 29, 2005 at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Moment #6 – Pominville sends the Sabres to the Eastern Conference Final

Saving the absolute best for last, in the same series, another hero emerged. This time, it was a rookie. After this goal, Jason Pominville became a fan favorite. If Buffalo won this game, then they would be going to the Eastern Conference Finals.

In overtime, the Sabres had to kill a penalty. Lindy Ruff gave Pominville a chance in a huge spot. Just because this goal is loved by so much, I’ll let you watch and listen to my favorite Goathead Era moment for the Buffalo Sabres.

The Goathead Era brought plenty of memorable moments for the Buffalo Sabres and their fan base. And now that the Goathead jerseys have returned as alternate uniforms in 2022, perhaps we can add more memorable moments to this list.

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So now it bodes the question: What were your favorite moments from the 1996-2006 Goathead Era? Are there any in, or not present in the above sections? Let us know in the comments.

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