‏@BroadStBull · 2h
How important is Game 2 in NY on Easter Sunday? #Flyers are 17-16 lifetime when series is 1-1; they are 3-14 when in 2-0 series hole.#NYR


Game was was obviously great and important, but game 2 is just as important. Keep up the dominance on home ice.
- tomburton99

Every game is important during the playoffs.

Flyers aren't winning tomorrow.

I think who ever wins that series will represent the east. I still believe Boston will pull it off though.
- mighty13duck

Detroit won't get past Montreal, if they complete the upset, over Boston.

Wings have too many defensive issues and Howard needs to pull a rabbit out of a hat, almost every game, in order for the Wings to win.

He's a good goalie but not that good where he can play, at such a high level, for almost two months.

Boston is extremely vulnerable; their defensive core is pretty awful without Bartkowski and Miller currently in the lineup. It goes without saying they miss Seidenberg too but Bartkowski has done a good job. McQuaid over Miller too but Miller played well for them this season also. Corey Potter just doesn't get it done, in the preseason, let alone the postseason and their offense, while strong, can be quieted by a hot goalie.

I still think Boston wins this too but this series might go the distance and Montreal looks like they are on the verge of sweeping Tampa. Not a good combination for whichever team facing Montreal in the next round.

It truly is amazing. A player's history of suspensions plays a role in whether or not he is suspended for his actions and for the potential duration of a suspension, yet somehow I believe Lucic has dodged previous suspensions. That's despite running through Ryan Miller and numerous other acts that probably could have merited one. It's almost as if the league's ineptitude regarding suspensions in the past keeps helping Lucic in the future. The gift that keeps on giving I guess.
- gkmkiller

Bruins are one of those "above the law" categorized NHL teams. I don't care what anyone says Shawn Thornton got off light, when he was only suspended for eight games, for almost ending Orpik's career with an all time cheap shot punch.

A non-hockey play that knocks a player completely out and he only missed less than ten % of a season's worth of games with a suspension.

The NHL's criteria for what constitutes a lengthy suspsension is horribly flawed and it often seems like certain teams(Boston being one of them) are always getting just a slap on the wrist for some of their dirty players' indiscretions.

Lucic's spear on DeKeyser warranted at least a two or three game suspension and he gets nothing.

Remember when Hagelin got a three game suspension for a late hit on Alfredsson? That play had a lot less malice than what Lucic was trying to do. Maybe if DeKeyser lost a testicle Lucic would have received some sort of penance. Maybe if Orpik was paralyzed for life or even died Thornton would have received his just due.

The league shouldn't suspend based off of a resulted injury from a play. The league should grow a pair and look at solely the intent from the aggressor in circumstances like these and not worry about what team these guily players play for.

Every game is important during the playoffs.

Flyers aren't winning tomorrow.
- MidnightMarauder

Thanks. And I think they'll play a better game tomorrow.

Bruins are one of those "above the law" categorized NHL teams. I don't care what anyone says Shawn Thornton got off light, when he was only suspended for eight games, for almost ending Orpik's career with an all time cheap shot punch.

A non-hockey play that knocks a player completely out and he only missed less than ten % of a season's worth of games with a suspension.

The NHL's criteria for what constitutes a lengthy suspsension is horribly flawed and it often seems like certain teams(Boston being one of them) are always getting just a slap on the wrist for some of their dirty players' indiscretions.

Lucic's spear on DeKeyser warranted at least a two or three game suspension and he gets nothing.

Remember when Hagelin got a three game suspension for a late hit on Alfredsson? That play had a lot less malice than what Lucic was trying to do. Maybe if DeKeyser lost a testicle Lucic would have received some sort of penance. Maybe if Orpik was paralyzed for life or even died Thornton would have received his just due.

The league shouldn't suspend based off of a resulted injury from a play. The league should grow a pair and look at solely the intent from the aggressor in circumstances like these and not worry about what team these guily players play for.
- MidnightMarauder

In hindsight that suspension is more ridiculous now than it was then. At the time it was certainly a penalty and I wouldn't have argued a one-game sit-down but compared to the crap going unpunished beyond a fine nowadays, Hagelin's suspension was an indefensible miscarriage of justice.

Mick Colageo ‏@MickColageo 2m
Lucic has a call but not a hearing for his snow-shovel lift between DeKeyser's legs at the end of the 2nd period. #Bruins

Mick Colageo ‏@MickColageo 1m
Lucic embarrassed by his loss of composure vs. DeKeyser. Says he believes in playing by rules and "won't be going down that road again."

Thanks. And I think they'll play a better game tomorrow.
- tomburton99

Who, the Rangers or Flyers? I presume you mean the Flyers and I agree to a point. They weren't bad through two Thursday, though I would have given the decision to the Rangers if this was a boxing match. But the imploded in the third, started taking undisciplined penalties, and were horribly outplayed. If the Rangers stay disciplined and execute their game plan then they should be alright regardless of what Philly does.

Mick Colageo ‏@MickColageo 2m
Lucic has a call but not a hearing for his snow-shovel lift between DeKeyser's legs at the end of the 2nd period. #Bruins

Mick Colageo ‏@MickColageo 1m
Lucic embarrassed by his loss of composure vs. DeKeyser. Says he believes in playing by rules and "won't be going down that road again."
- jimbo83

And how often has Lucic probably said the same thing following similar transgressions? Proof is in the pudding tough guy. Stop talking it and start doing it. Until then I still consider him a bully.

Who, the Rangers or Flyers? I presume you mean the Flyers and I agree to a point. They weren't bad through two Thursday, though I would have given the decision to the Rangers if this was a boxing match. But the imploded in the third, started taking undisciplined penalties, and were horribly outplayed. If the Rangers stay disciplined and execute their game plan then they should be alright regardless of what Philly does.
- gkmkiller

The Flyers. Gotta think they stop the dump a chase and try scoring off the rush.

Bruins are one of those "above the law" categorized NHL teams. I don't care what anyone says Shawn Thornton got off light, when he was only suspended for eight games, for almost ending Orpik's career with an all time cheap shot punch.

A non-hockey play that knocks a player completely out and he only missed less than ten % of a season's worth of games with a suspension.

The NHL's criteria for what constitutes a lengthy suspsension is horribly flawed and it often seems like certain teams(Boston being one of them) are always getting just a slap on the wrist for some of their dirty players' indiscretions.

Lucic's spear on DeKeyser warranted at least a two or three game suspension and he gets nothing.

Remember when Hagelin got a three game suspension for a late hit on Alfredsson? That play had a lot less malice than what Lucic was trying to do. Maybe if DeKeyser lost a testicle Lucic would have received some sort of penance. Maybe if Orpik was paralyzed for life or even died Thornton would have received his just due.

The league shouldn't suspend based off of a resulted injury from a play. The league should grow a pair and look at solely the intent from the aggressor in circumstances like these and not worry about what team these guily players play for.
- MidnightMarauder

YES, I've been saying that for years. Its nonsense that the injury or lack there of is what the league goes off of when determining a players suspension (lack of one).

Lucic fined 5 thousand bucks

YES, I've been saying that for years. Its nonsense that the injury or lack there of is what the league goes off of when determining a players suspension (lack of one).
- B2B76

In the criminal world it's about intent. If someone intends to act maliciously, they are punished accordingly whether they committed the act or not. Attempted murder and murder in most if not all states have the same or very similar punishments. Slaps on the wrist aren't given if an unsuccessful attempt is made. If the intent to hurt Dekeyser is evident then h should be disciplined regardless. The league doesn't want to hurt the league be removing big names. Hagelins hit resulted in a hall of Famer having to miss time. If Alfredsson hits Hagelin is Alfie suspended 3 games? And Hags had a clean record before and since. The NHL is clueless. If you're Wayne Simmonds and you see Lucic got nothing what's to stop Simmonds from spearing a guy like McDonagh?

So Philly beat writers are saying Mason is out tomorrow

Who, the Rangers or Flyers? I presume you mean the Flyers and I agree to a point. They weren't bad through two Thursday, though I would have given the decision to the Rangers if this was a boxing match. But the imploded in the third, started taking undisciplined penalties, and were horribly outplayed. If the Rangers stay disciplined and execute their game plan then they should be alright regardless of what Philly does.
- gkmkiller

The Rangers carried the play almost the entire game. Flyers getting 14 shots, through two periods, and generating next to nothing, in offensive zone time, doesn't give me the impression they were playing a good game.

They were aided by the strong play of Emery, through two, and that all went bye bye in the third period.

Lucic fined 5 thousand bucks


- jimbo83

The NHL just being the NHL right there.

Thanks. And I think they'll play a better game tomorrow.
- tomburton99

You're welcome and the Rangers will still win tomorrow.

So Philly beat writers are saying Mason is out tomorrow
- TPC

Yep, might play Game 3.

Regardless who starts for them tomorrow, Rangers win.

Yep, might play Game 3.

Regardless who starts for them tomorrow, Rangers win.
- MidnightMarauder

That's not just confidence it's assertiveness and I can get down for some of that!

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 3h
Lucic: "I’ve been in the league for seven years and I think I’ve only done that three times. I don’t know why I did it.”

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 3h
Lucic: "I’ve been in the league for seven years and I think I’ve only done that three times. I don’t know why I did it.”
- jimbo83

What would posess him to ever do that? I remember Boogaard doing that to Chris Neil & even though Neil's a punk, no man deserves that.

Bruins are one of those "above the law" categorized NHL teams. I don't care what anyone says Shawn Thornton got off light, when he was only suspended for eight games, for almost ending Orpik's career with an all time cheap shot punch.

A non-hockey play that knocks a player completely out and he only missed less than ten % of a season's worth of games with a suspension.

The NHL's criteria for what constitutes a lengthy suspsension is horribly flawed and it often seems like certain teams(Boston being one of them) are always getting just a slap on the wrist for some of their dirty players' indiscretions.

Lucic's spear on DeKeyser warranted at least a two or three game suspension and he gets nothing.

Remember when Hagelin got a three game suspension for a late hit on Alfredsson? That play had a lot less malice than what Lucic was trying to do. Maybe if DeKeyser lost a testicle Lucic would have received some sort of penance. Maybe if Orpik was paralyzed for life or even died Thornton would have received his just due.

The league shouldn't suspend based off of a resulted injury from a play. The league should grow a pair and look at solely the intent from the aggressor in circumstances like these and not worry about what team these guily players play for.
- MidnightMarauder

Very noble, and equally naïve.

Fact is, the NHL has conducting business this way for over 80 years. There is no rhyme or reason for they mead out justice for ill advised or dirty hits. Do you really think Gary Bettman wants to spend his Saturday listening to Jeremy Jacobs rant and rave about how his player did nothing really wrong and how the league should understand the fans in Boston will be very upset if Lucic is suspended. No, he doesn't, especially when they're have dinner tonight.

The NHL has always had an eye for eye mentality. The players want it that way, and really so does the league. If The Wings have a problem with Lucic, then they should take care of it. They, nor most teams in the league can't.

Very noble, and equally naïve.

Fact is, the NHL has conducting business this way for over 80 years. There is no rhyme or reason for they mead out justice for ill advised or dirty hits. Do you really think Gary Bettman wants to spend his Saturday listening to Jeremy Jacobs rant and rave about how his player did nothing really wrong and how the league should understand the fans in Boston will be very upset if Lucic is suspended. No, he doesn't, especially when they're have dinner tonight.

The NHL has always had an eye for eye mentality. The players want it that way, and really so does the league. If The Wings have a problem with Lucic, then they should take care of it. They, nor most teams in the league can't.
- OLDSCHOOL#6

Highly flawed approach since the retaliatory team often is the one that gets the suspension hammer thrust upon them.

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 3h
Lucic: "I’ve been in the league for seven years and I think I’ve only done that three times. I don’t know why I did it.”
- jimbo83

So I guess some players have done it 5-6 times?

So I guess some players have done it 5-6 times?
- NYI44

haha

Wow Seabrook just destoyed Backes