Covering the net: Kolzig has been a brick wall in the playoffs, allowing only 31 goals in 17 games    (AP)

On a roll

Kolzig at top form for Wings, and it's a good thing

Olaf Kolzig usually plays better when he faces a barrage of shots. That's a good thing for the Washington Capitals, because Olie the Goalie can expect to be a busy man in the Stanley Cup finals.
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JUNE 5
• Sabres have all summer to wonder what could've been
• Juneau ends Hasek's golden season

JUNE 3
• Buffalo, Hasek survive onslaught of shots to win Game 5, 2-1

JUNE 2
• Sabres fortunate to come away with Game 5 win

JUNE 2
• Hasek puts Caps' Stanley Cup hopes on hold

JUNE 1
• Capitals can wrap up first-ever trip to finals

MAY 31
• Hasek stumbles when Sabres need him most
• Hasek, Sabres hope laughter is best medicine for bitter defeats

MAY 30
• Caps stop Sabres 2-0, stand 1 win from 1st Stanley Cup Finals

MAY 29
• Capitals gaining confidence against Hasek

MAY 28
• Overtime goal gives Caps 4-3 win over Sabres
• NHL apologizes to Sabres for bad call
• Satan fined for high-sticking

MAY 27
• War of words continues between Sabres, Capitals

MAY 26
• Sabres dispute Game 2 officiating against Caps
• Krygier's OT goal lifts Caps over Sabres, ties series
• Hasek drops first game in more than a month

MAY 25
• Clinton attends Capitals game but misses OT goal

MAY 24
• Washington comes up empty against Hasek
• Banged-up Varada savors Sabres' victory

MAY 23
• Hasek blanks Caps, posts 1st shutout of playoffs

MAY 21
• Caps, Sabres guarantee goalie showdown

MAY 20
• Size matters? Kolzig huge in Caps' playoff run
• 'Itchy' Sabres scrimmage, eye Capitals

MAY 19
• Sabres ponder Kolzig's aura and armor
• Hasek honored by The Sporting News
• Capitals sweat mid-playoff vacation

MAY 18
• Caps' coach returns to old stomping grounds
• Sabres will need more than just Hasek against Caps

MAY 16
• After Friday night win, only 8 victories left for Washington

MAY 15
• Stanley Cup fever heats up Buffalo
• Caps dispatch Senators, advance to Eastern Conference finals
• Sabres beat Canadiens, advance to Eastern Conference finals

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