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I mostly post classic Buffalo Sabres videos and pictures. Unloading and Uploading thousands of VHS tapes to
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So, I have literally hundreds of VHS tapes (6+ hours each) that I recently digitized containing tens of thousands of hours of Sabres games and postgame footage over the past 30 years. I thought nobody cared about them but then people reacted to a 140 second version of this
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At your request, Tony! Here you go.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
@SabresClassics
Please tell me you have the Hasek and Zhitnik Adelphia commercial where Dom kept trying to move a guy out of the way of the TV in front of him and kept yelling “I must see” before Zhitnik checked him out of the way.
Apparently no one can find that ad anywhere! A pity.
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Here is a 15 minute clip of the brawl from the February 22, 2007
@BuffaloSabres
game. I love the response by Lindy and the team. Looking forward to seeing more of this passion! I'll follow up with the Lindy postgame later, which is equally intriguing.
#LetsGoBuffalo
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Nice win
#Sabres
! First win for Lindy Ruff as Sabres coach since February 15, 2013.
#Sabrehood
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Here's the
#Sabres
50th anniversary video that aired on MSG to start the season.
#LetsGoBuffalo
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Here is a cover story on Dominik Hasek from March 1998 on ESPN SportsCenter with Rich Eisen.
@BuffaloSabres
@hasek_dominik
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Here's Lindy Ruff postgame on April 3, 2006 after Darcy Tucker of the Leafs took out Jochen Hecht.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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One of the greatest saves Dominik Hasek ever had was on Mario Lemieux. The referee couldn't believe it and had to check his glove. Here is that save from January 29, 1997.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
@hasek_dominik
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One more for today!
@espn
story with
@richeisen
: the 1996-1997
@BuffaloSabres
. It's good to have a reminder once in a while about how bad things were then how good things became. I'm sorry for the spam but this one is definitely worth your time
@JeremyWGR
@SneakyJoeSports
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Here is Dominik Hasek in one of his first games for the
@BuffaloSabres
. A "promising young goalie" you say! 😄
#LetsGoBuffalo
@martybiron43
@SneakyJoeSports
@JeremyWGR
@SalSports
@Bulldogwgr
@ByMHarrington
@hasek_dominik
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Here is ESPN SportsCenter coverage of the incident.
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Here are Michal Grosek and Vaclav Varada making prank phone calls! 🤣
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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The Empire Sports Network premiered on 12/31/1990 with a game between the
@BuffaloSabres
and
@NHLFlyers
. Here is the opening of that game! I will post the complete game today. If you are enjoying these videos, I'd appreciate a repost to help spread the word. The entire game
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The
@BuffaloSabres
moved on to the Stanley Cup Finals on May 31, 1999. Here are the
@espn
SportsCenter highlights of that game.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Stu Barnes wins it in overtime. Here is Rick Jeanneret's call on that goal.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Here are Lindy Ruff's postgame comments following the brawl game on 2/22/2007. I'm sure
@ByMHarrington
and
@pham1717
remember this well.
#LetsGoBuffalo
@JeremyWGR
@SneakyJoeSports
@SalSports
@hsimon62
@Schopptalk
@Bulldogwgr
@martybiron43
@Dan_Dunleavy
@TheInstigator76
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Dominik Hasek said his favorite Buffalo memory was when thousands of people were waiting at the Buffalo airport to greet him and Smehlik on February 24, 1998 following their Olympic victory. Here is the live coverage from Channel 2 news including Lindy Ruff welcoming them back.
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Here is a CBC story on Lindy Ruff that aired during the 1999 Stanley Cup Finals. It also features his mom, dad, and hometown of Warburg, Alberta.
@BuffaloSabres
@LindyRuffsTie
#Warburg
#letsgobuffalo
#Sabres
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Here's Lindy Ruff after scoring 4 goals on December 15, 1985 against the Quebec Nordiques. Full game available at
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Here's the line brawl between the
#Sabres
and
#Flyers
from March 29, 1996. But there's a twist! Since most of you have seen the original video, I mixed RJ's voice on top of the Philadelphia video so you could get a different perspective! Enjoy!
#LetsGoBuffalo
@SneakyJoeSports
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I miss Milt Ellis, “The Voice of the Aud”. His voice will forever be in my head asking us to rise for the Canadian and US national anthems. Here it is.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Here is an Adelphia Cable commercial featuring Dominik Hasek that aired during the 1999-2000 Season.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Here's a public service announcement from Rick Jeanneret!
@BuffaloSabres
@martybiron43
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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This is a tribute video of the Memorial Auditorium put together by Channel 2 News
@WGRZ
as part of their coverage of the last game at the Aud on April 14, 1996. The entire special coverage of "The End of an Era" can be found at
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Here is rookie
#Sabres
player Lindy Ruff being interviewed during Game 6 of the 1980 NHL Semifinals against the
#Islanders
on May 10, 1980.
#letsgobuffalo
@ByMHarrington
@pham1717
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Check out this save by Dominik Hasek on the anniversary of him being traded to the
@BuffaloSabres
. I'm not sure what I like more, the save or the call by RJ. This is one of my favorite
#Sabres
games. I'll post it today.
#LetsGoBuffalo
@hasek_dominik
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Here's a video of Rob Ray pummeling a fan that jumped over the glass behind the
#Sabres
bench. Please repost so Sabres fans can see these great classic videos. This full game of the Sabres vs. Nordiques (4/14/1992) will be going up later today at so please
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Here are the 1996-1997
@BuffaloSabres
getting introduced. I love the buffalo running through Buffalo on this (first) state of the art jumbotron.
#letsgobuffalo
#Sabres
On October 12, 1996, the
@BuffaloSabres
played their first regular season game at Marine Midland Arena. Prior to the game against the
@DetroitRedWings
, a banner was raised in honor of Seymour H. Knox III who passed away a few months earlier. Here is the ceremony.
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Happy 50th Birthday to
#Sabres
GM Kevyn Adams! Here he is getting hit by Eric Rasmussen on May 31, 1999.
#Sabrehood
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Here is Lindy Ruff's postgame reaction following Jordin Tootoo crashing into Ryan Miller on December 3, 2011.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Sure. Here are the condensed highlights from October 31, 1998 between the
#Sabres
and Maple Leafs. A hat trick from Geoff Sanderson, two fights between
@MattBarnaby3636
and Kris King, and a fight involving Michal Grosek. Hasek ties Don Edwards for most wins for Sabres all
@SabresClassics
@maydayhockey
@Plante26
@JasonDawe43
How about the Halloween game in 98 at MLG when Sanderson scored a hat trick
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Today I will post Martin Biron's first game in the NHL! I'm sure many of you have heard him tell the story on
@WGR550
and
@SabresLive
.
@martybiron43
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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I started posting on this page because I saw how much it meant for fans, players and media members to see these old games. I have also been able to connect people with personal moments. This clip, for example, means a lot to someone I met named Alysia and I'm happy to share it.
Here are the condensed highlights of the 2008 Winter Classic game between the
#Sabres
and
#Penguins
. I'll post the full game later today at
#LetsGoBuffalo
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Congrats to Rob Ray going into the
#Sabres
Hall of Fame! Here he is scoring against Dominik Hasek on March 8, 1991 in what would be Hasek's first NHL win! Full game at
#sabrehood
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A RARE VIDEO (apparently). Somebody out there told me there is only one game that Charlie Huddy appeared in the "goatheads". Here is that game! Please subscribe to and view the full games I'm posting there.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Holy Zhitnik! My favorite non-RJ call. Here it is. From February 15, 1995 by John Gurtler.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Here are game highlights of the
#Sabres
vs.
#Thrashers
from January 31, 2006. Five Buffalo goals and a fight between Andrew Peters and Eric Boulton, former teammates.
#LetsGoBuffalo
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And of course, to start the game Alexander Mogilny scored on his first shift in the NHL! Here is that goal. Full game at
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
From the season opener on October 5, 1989, here are the 1989-1990 Buffalo Sabres, including Alexander Mogilny!
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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And then this happened in overtime. One of the greatest playoff goal memories in
#Sabres
history from Derek Plante. Love seeing these guys celebrate. Thanks for reposting so others can enjoy these videos. The full games from this series are available at .
In Game 7 of the 1997 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, the
#Sabres
were down 2-1 until Derek Plante tied it up halfway through the third period. Here is that goal.
#LetsGoBuffalo
@Plante26
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The bat, the fog, and Rick Jeanneret's famous call. Here it is. Game 3 of the 1975 Stanley Cup Finals.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Here are the condensed highlights of the 2008 Winter Classic game between the
#Sabres
and
#Penguins
. I'll post the full game later today at
#LetsGoBuffalo
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Here are the condensed highlights from the Buffalo Sabres season opener from January 20, 2013, the last one for Lindy Ruff as Sabres head coach. A goal from Steve Ott and a Drew Stafford fight!
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Here are highlights from the
@BuffaloSabres
vs.
@EdmontonOilers
game on February 15, 2007.
@SneakyJoeSports
, President of the Maxim Afinogenov Fan Club, will be happy to see Max score a nice goal. The Cookie Monster
@DannyBriere48
strikes again!
@TheInstigator76
Andrew Peters
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Here are the highlights of Dominik Hasek's first game ever for the Buffalo Sabres with Hasek doing Hasek things! The full game will be available at at 7PM EST. A hat trick from Mogilny, goals by LaFontaine, Sakic, and Sundin, and a Muckler interview.
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WARNING: I'm not liable if you run through a wall after seeing this
#Sabres
video!🤣Here is a great video to get excited for the new season. Right here, Right now!
#LetsGoBuffalo
@ByMHarrington
@LLysowski
@pham1717
@SabresLive
@SabresBuzz
@Dan_Dunleavy
@SneakyJoeSports
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Here is an Empire Sports Network introduction of Alexander Mogilny to start the
#Sabres
vs.
#Blues
game on January 3, 1993.
#LetsGoBuffalo
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Here are the condensed highlights from the
#Sabres
season opener on October 7, 1995. Ted Nolan's first game as head coach and Rick Jeanneret's first game on TV. An entertaining game. Full game available at
#LetsGoBuffalo
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Anyone know what
@BuffaloSabres
game this one is? I found the full game and complete post game interview with Lindy Ruff. Amazing content, which I'll post this week.
@martybiron43
@TheInstigator76
@AfterLeWhistle
@TimCPeel20
@ByMHarrington
@SneakyJoeSports
, please pass along.
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Here are all 10
#Sabres
goals against the
#Kings
on January 14, 2006. Hecht and Pominville each get a hat trick and do it in the "Butterknives" jerseys. Full game available at
#sabrehood
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Here is that Dominik Hasek save! It was from October 9, 1996 against the Vancouver Canucks.
#Sabres
goals by Jason Dawe and Brian Holzinger. Interviews by
@dwilliams3bc
with John Muckler, Brian Holzinger, Rob Ray, and Trevor Linden. I'll post the entire game here:
Ironically I was looking for this on YouTube a few weeks ago! Thankfully
@SabresClassics
must have read my mind.
This is easily on my Mt. Rushmore of Hasek saves (my favorite is his one on Pavel Bure, also from 1996-97). Rick and Jim are just incredulous afterwards - unreal.
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#EmpireSportsNetwork
1997-1998
@BuffaloSabresseason
in review, narrated by
@hsimon62
!! Happy July 4th to my favorite people covering
#LetsGoBuffalo
on
@WGR550
and for the
@TheBuffaloNews
.
@JeremyWGR
@SneakyJoeSports
@SalSports
@ZacharyJones198
@schmity47
@hsimon62
@Schopptalk
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Here is a
#Sabres
brawl involving Patrick Roy, Grant Fuhr, Rob Ray, Gord Donnelly, Mathew Barnaby, and many more on October 9, 1993 against the
#Canadiens
. Full game at
#sabrehood
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Bray May wins it in overtime! A-MAY-ZING! I love how Pat LaFontaine tackles May. What a great team this was to watch! Full game going up now at
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
@maydayhockey
Mogilny scored 8 seconds into the second period. The
#Blues
tied it up quickly. Puppa was pulled. Hasek goes in. Here is that sequence.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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As requested, here are the condensed highlights of
#Sabres
vs.
#mapleleafs
from February 10, 1996. TWO Ray/Domi fights,
@maydayhockey
KO'ing Baumgartner while skating over the blue line and goals by
@Plante26
and
@JasonDawe43
to tie the game in the 3rd period.
#LetsGoBuffalo
@SabresClassics
Buffalo Sabres vs. Toronto Maple Leafs February 10, 1996 2-2 tie, 2 Ray-Domi fights and May ko'ing Baumgartner while skating over the blue line with the puck.
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Here is a cool intro video getting you ready for Game 2 in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs between the
@BuffaloSabres
and
@NYRangers
on April 27, 2007. Remember how much fun this was!? It will happen again! I'll post this game today.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Here is one of my favorite Marv Levy moments. It was when he explained why he fired Chuck Dickerson. 🤣
#GoBills
#BillsMafia
@RexChapman
Happy 99th Birthday Marv Levy! Here he is singing the "Go Bills" fight song.
#GoBills
#BillsMafia
#EmpireSportsNetwork
@DelReid
@SalSports
@RexChapman
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In this game, Alexander Mogilny scored his 76th goal, which is still a
#Sabres
record. Here is that goal. Full game going up now at
#letsgobuffalo
Later in the period, Matthew Barnaby got into a fight with Ryan McGill who headbutts him! Here is that fight.
@MattBarnaby3636
@RyanCMcGill
@hockeyfights
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Here is rookie Danny Gare scoring in overtime during Game 1 of the 1975 SemiFinals between the
#Sabres
and
#Canadiens
on April 27, 1975. Full game can be found here:
#LetsGoBuffalo
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Here are
@espn
SportsCenter highlights from the
@BuffaloSabres
and
@FlaPanthers
game on February 25, 1996. Pat LaFontaine records his 900th
@NHL
point and Dominik Hasek gets involved in a fight!
#letsgobuffalo
#Sabres
@hasek_dominik
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Today I am going to post Dominik Hasek's very first game for the Buffalo Sabres! It was the season opener on October 8, 1992 after being acquired in the offseason from the Chicago Blackhawks. I'll post the full game at so please subscribe.
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Yes! Rock 'em Sabres!! Here you go!
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
@SabresClassics
Awesome,
We used to have a vhs tape called Rock’em Sabres. Wonder if any of those are still in existence.
Had the young guns poster as well.
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Here you go! These are the condensed highlights of all TEN
#Sabres
goals from March 8, 1990 when they beat the
#Bruins
10-4! That famous Mogilny goal is at the 2:00 mark. Also, Darrin Shannon with his first NHL goal. Full game available at
@SabresClassics
You have the Sabres 10-4 win over the Bruins? Was the game Mogilny had that race and jump over goalie to score. At least 1 Kevin Maguire Shoebottom fight.
Had that game taped would watch it over and over on sick days. Hated and still hate the Bruins more than any team in sports
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Here is some video footage from
#Sabres
players in September, 2004 during the NHL lockout. It comes from the Empire Sports Network sign-off loop which is now up at
#LetsGoBuffalo
The Empire Sports Network signed off for the last time on March 7, 2005. That was a sad day.
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From the season opener on October 5, 1989, here are the 1989-1990 Buffalo Sabres, including Alexander Mogilny!
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Later in the game, Lindy Ruff tackles Islanders goalie Billy Smith! Here it is!
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
Here is rookie
#Sabres
player Lindy Ruff being interviewed during Game 6 of the 1980 NHL Semifinals against the
#Islanders
on May 10, 1980.
#letsgobuffalo
@ByMHarrington
@pham1717
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Here are Grant Fuhr's comments from February 3, 1993, a day after being traded to the
#Sabres
.
#LetsGoBuffalo
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In Game 7 of the 1997 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, the
#Sabres
were down 2-1 until Derek Plante tied it up halfway through the third period. Here is that goal.
#LetsGoBuffalo
@Plante26
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Dave and Adams commercial with Andrew Peters appearance.
@TheInstigator76
@AfterLeWhistle
#sabrehood
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Here is Pat LaFontaine with the game winning goal while featuring a special helmet to protect his broken jaw.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
On December 31, 1991, John Gurtler called his first PxP game for the Buffalo Sabres, a game against the St. Louis Blues. Here is the opening from the Empire Sports Network.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
@Dan_Dunleavy
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Nice goal by
@bcampbell_51
to tie the game at 1-1 in the first period.
Here is the pregame with
@kevsylvester
and Mike Robitaille which features interviews with
@T_Vanek26
, Tim Connolly, and
@68Jagr
.
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Congratulations to Tyler Ennis on his retirement! Here is that great goal by Tyler Ennis and great call by Rick Jeanneret.
#LetsGoBuffalo
#Sabres
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Here are Buffalo Bills highlights from Week 3 of the 1994 NFL season (September 18, 1994), which include Buffalo beating the Houston Oilers 15-7.
#BillsMafia
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