Gotta be killing Captain Philly he hasn't been a factor.
- B2B76

It sure ain't helping. Rangers are doing a good job hemming him in.

It sure ain't helping. Rangers are doing a good job hemming him in.
- tangent_man

Girardi & Mac just seem to have him stifled. Mac is clearly far from 100%but def still getting the job done defensively.

It sure ain't helping. Rangers are doing a good job hemming him in.
- tangent_man

One of the reasons I was confident, heading into this series, was how Giroux hasn't been a factor against the Rangers over the last few seasons.

It's still early, and he very well can turn it around, but until he proves he can I am going to remain confident the Rangers can shut Giroux down.

As he goes, the Flyers go, because when he is playing well the Flyers are dangerous. The complete opposite effect when he plays poorly or is shut down.

Girardi & Mac just seem to have him stifled. Mac is clearly far from 100%but def still getting the job done defensively.
- B2B76

I am also convinced Hank is in his head. He has passed up chances to shoot on the power and at even strength. If he was confident he would be burying his head and ripping the puck towards the net from all and any angles. He looks unsure and hesitant; two things your go to player can't be at this time of year.

I am also convinced Hank is in his head. He has passed up chances to shoot on the power and at even strength. If he was confident he would be burying his head and ripping the puck towards the net from all and any angles. He looks unsure and hesitant; two things your go to player can't be at this time of year.
- MidnightMarauder

I'm starting to think that something's ailing him (insert obvious joke here) - shoulder, something - but the Flyers' issue all year up and down the lineup has been trying for the perfect play or making that cutesie pass when a shot on goal would do just fine. I'm sure he's flustered this series, but I'm not sure that's ALL it is.

I'm starting to think that something's ailing him (insert obvious joke here) - shoulder, something - but the Flyers' issue all year up and down the lineup has been trying for the perfect play or making that cutesie pass when a shot on goal would do just fine. I'm sure he's flustered this series, but I'm not sure that's ALL it is.
- tangent_man

The Flyers captain sure looks healthy whenever he is crying to the officials or getting his shots snuffed out Rangers forwards and defensemen.

Had to throw in that little jab.

He is one of the few players that finished averaging at or over a point per game this season. There is no doubt Giroux is one of the best centers in the game. But there are some teams that have great players' numbers. The Rangers, over the last three seasons, have had a pretty good run of shutting him down.

Guroux can very well bounce back and have a great finish to the series. But, if you are a betting man, tat would be a long shot purely based on the recent history of unsuccessful games he has had against the Rangers.

I'm starting to think that something's ailing him (insert obvious joke here) - shoulder, something - but the Flyers' issue all year up and down the lineup has been trying for the perfect play or making that cutesie pass when a shot on goal would do just fine. I'm sure he's flustered this series, but I'm not sure that's ALL it is.
- tangent_man

The Rangers have been finishing their checks on him every chance they get

I am also convinced Hank is in his head. He has passed up chances to shoot on the power and at even strength. If he was confident he would be burying his head and ripping the puck towards the net from all and any angles. He looks unsure and hesitant; two things your go to player can't be at this time of year.
- MidnightMarauder

Do you remember during 24/7 Giroux during the Winter classic asking Hank to let him have just 1?

The Flyers captain sure looks healthy whenever he is crying to the officials or getting his shots snuffed out Rangers forwards and defensemen.

Had to throw in that little jab.

He is one of the few players that finished averaging at or over a point per game this season. There is no doubt Giroux is one of the best centers in the game. But there are some teams that have great players' numbers. The Rangers, over the last three seasons, have had a pretty good run of shutting him down.

Guroux can very well bounce back and have a great finish to the series. But, if you are a betting man, tat would be a long shot purely based on the recent history of unsuccessful games he has had against the Rangers.
- MidnightMarauder

Of course you did.

We'll see if he can break out as the series progresses, I guess, but it's gonna take some blown coverage on the Rangers' part to get it started.

Do you remember during 24/7 Giroux during the Winter classic asking Hank to let him have just 1?
- cranford93

I had forgotten about that. One of the funnier moments, and proof that there should be more mic'd players during the games.

That does add credence to the argument, though not much.

Of course you did.

We'll see if he can break out as the series progresses, I guess, but it's gonna take some blown coverage on the Rangers' part to get it started.
- tangent_man

As long as sports are played by humans errors in judgment will be made. While the Rangers have done a great job shutting down a prolific point getter, such as Giroux, I wouldn't be stunned if he gets a goal or two in the next few games.

The Flyers need him to pick it up, if he doesn't, this series might end by Sunday.

Do you remember during 24/7 Giroux during the Winter classic asking Hank to let him have just 1?
- cranford93

That actually made me laugh; it shows that he is likely a pretty cool dude off the ice.

To be able to have a sense of humor, in such a big game, is actually pretty refreshing.

Having said that, I hope he continues to struggle in this series and all future Rangers-Flyers matchups.

After sleeping on it, I think Read should be suspended 1 game at least. He doesn't have a history, and isn't a dirty player, but the puck was no where near the hit, and he purposely veered his shoulder into Carcillo's head. If it was part of a hockey play, probably just a fine, this was purposely going out of the way to hit someone directly in the head.

After sleeping on it, I think Read should be suspended 1 game at least. He doesn't have a history, and isn't a dirty player, but the puck was no where near the hit, and he purposely veered his shoulder into Carcillo's head. If it was part of a hockey play, probably just a fine, this was purposely going out of the way to hit someone directly in the head.
- mdw7413

oh yeah he should

Carl Hagelin got 3 games for boarding Alfredsson 2 years ago without a history

That actually made me laugh; it shows that he is likely a pretty cool dude off the ice.

To be able to have a sense of humor, in such a big game, is actually pretty refreshing.

Having said that, I hope he continues to struggle in this series and all future Rangers-Flyers matchups.
- MidnightMarauder

There was also that clip from 24/7 where Brayden Schenn scored (against someone), went jumping into the glass, and Giroux was jokingly mocked him by asking him "what is this the World Juniors." That made me laugh.

After sleeping on it, I think Read should be suspended 1 game at least. He doesn't have a history, and isn't a dirty player, but the puck was no where near the hit, and he purposely veered his shoulder into Carcillo's head. If it was part of a hockey play, probably just a fine, this was purposely going out of the way to hit someone directly in the head.
- mdw7413

I doubt anything happens though

Since the Rangers are 0 for their last 5000 trying to go up two in a series, can they please just break that streak and win on Friday? Is that too much to ask?

I doubt anything happens though
- TPC

Unfortunately, I agree.

Since the Rangers are 0 for their last 5000 trying to go up two in a series, can they please just break that steak and win on Friday? Is that too much to ask?
- Pete V

It just never happens. They always seem to bring it when their backs are up against the wall. They don't like to make things easy for themselves.

oh yeah he should

Carl Hagelin got 3 games for boarding Alfredsson 2 years ago without a history
- jimbo83

Well that was one of the dumbest suspensions ever.

They are showing the replay of the game on NBCSports, and they totally cut out the Carcillo goal celebration.

Since the Rangers are 0 for their last 5000 trying to go up two in a series, can they please just break that steak and win on Friday? Is that too much to ask?
- Pete V

Seriously, keep my Rangers in five prediction alive, dammit.

They are showing the replay of the game on NBCSports, and they totally cut out the Carcillo goal celebration.
- mdw7413

Too many solo fingers on display in the stands.

Too many solo fingers on display in the stands.
- tangent_man

Yup

oh yeah he should

Carl Hagelin got 3 games for boarding Alfredsson 2 years ago without a history
- jimbo83

Of all the bad calls last night, what about the matching minors for Hags & Voracek? Cross checks, slashes, 5/6 punches & all Voracek gets is 2 minutes was ABSURD!