FIVE YEARS AGO: Feb. 27, 1994

The New York Islanders continue to make their move at the eighth playoff spot in the East, beating Quebec 5-2 at Nassau. Ray Ferraro scores two as the Isles move within four points of Philadelphia and Florida. Meanwhile, the Hamilton Canucks' 6-3 home win over the Adirondack Red Wings moves the slumping Binghamton Rangers back into the AHL Southern Division basement.

Oh, yeah -- and Peter Forsberg burns Ranger prospect goalie Corey Hirsch onto a postage stamp in the shootout of the Gold Medal game of the 1994 Olympics. Sweden 3, Canada 2 (SO). Some Mighty Ducks draft pick named Kariya had just missed the shot before for Canada. Talk of a termination contract is premature.

Mike (The last time they played that well in the regular season was against Philly in '97, the Shane Churla game -- when Messier was out) Fornabaio -- mef17@oocities.com

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