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Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Feb 4 @ 7:04 PM ET
HNIC is usually picked up by the NHL Network on Saturday night's isn't it?

WTF with this LA Kings/Carolina game.

- PLindbergh31

huge justin williams old team/new team storyline
PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Feb 4 @ 7:05 PM ET
Devils are one of the only teams to not have a player suffer a concussion this year. *knock on wood*.
- _Zippy_


That is pretty lucky. They have been ravaged with other injuries though. Deboer has done a nice job, considering an old man goaltending tandem.
PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Feb 4 @ 7:06 PM ET
huge justin williams old team/new team storyline
- Crimsoninja




Enormous ramifications.
_Zippy_
New Jersey Devils
Location: Threw one in front blocked the, NJ
Joined: 01.26.2012

Feb 4 @ 7:09 PM ET
That is pretty lucky. They have been ravaged with other injuries though. Deboer has done a nice job, considering an old man goaltending tandem.
- PLindbergh31


Combined age of goaltenders: 67

We haven't had Henrique, Zajac, and Josefson in a game together this year. All 3 have been ravaged by injuries. And our top two centers aren't natural centers. If we weren't so good on the PK, I think we would be as good as Buffalo. The PK has given this team so much momentum either from killing it off or a SHG goal.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Feb 4 @ 7:11 PM ET
huge justin williams old team/new team storyline
- Crimsoninja

nyy
Joined: 07.03.2007

Feb 4 @ 7:11 PM ET
huge justin williams old team/new team storyline
- Crimsoninja

Flipping between the two games, Isles/Sabres is actually a more interesting game if you can believe it.
PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Feb 4 @ 7:12 PM ET
Combined age of goaltenders: 67

We haven't had Henrique, Zajac, and Josefson in a game together this year. All 3 have been ravaged by injuries. And our top two centers aren't natural centers. If we weren't so good on the PK, I think we would be as good as Buffalo. The PK has given this team so much momentum either from killing it off or a SHG goal.

- _Zippy_


Devils will probably get the 6th seed and have a first round matchup with the Panthers, while the Flyers reward for finishing 4th/5th will be a series with Pittsburgh.
PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Feb 4 @ 7:17 PM ET
I remember about 5-6 weeks ago during the Flyers/Caps game we were all laughing at Tomas Vokoun (me included). Looking at his numbers now, I'm not laughing anymore.
Pixote Andolini
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 07.23.2007

Feb 4 @ 7:18 PM ET
No need to fight Volchenkov. Better to repay him with a nice clean open ice hit.
Play the game, sure take numbers, but play the game.
PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Feb 4 @ 7:19 PM ET
No need to fight Volchenkov. Better to repay him with a nice clean open ice hit.
Play the game, sure take numbers, but play the game.

- Pixote Andolini


I thought he would pay a price today in one way or another, I was wrong.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Feb 4 @ 7:22 PM ET
I remember about 5-6 weeks ago during the Flyers/Caps game we were all laughing at Tomas Vokoun (me included). Looking at his numbers now, I'm not laughing anymore.
- PLindbergh31


Vokoun's number are solid, but middle of the pack. I'll take the Bryzgalov we've been seeing the last couple of weeks over Vokoun.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Feb 4 @ 7:23 PM ET
No need to fight Volchenkov. Better to repay him with a nice clean open ice hit.
Play the game, sure take numbers, but play the game.

- Pixote Andolini


He's not going to fight even if you wanted to fight him.
PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Feb 4 @ 7:26 PM ET
Vokoun's number are solid, but middle of the pack. I'll take the Bryzgalov we've been seeing the last couple of weeks over Vokoun.
- MJL


I would take Bryzgalov as well, because he is 4 years younger. Flyers have to cut down significantly on GA. It's a combination of playing better defense, and getting better goaltending. I believe they are 23rd in the League in goals allowed. Not nearly good enough.
_Zippy_
New Jersey Devils
Location: Threw one in front blocked the, NJ
Joined: 01.26.2012

Feb 4 @ 7:32 PM ET
Devils will probably get the 6th seed and have a first round matchup with the Panthers, while the Flyers reward for finishing 4th/5th will be a series with Pittsburgh.
- PLindbergh31



That's my ideal situation.

We can play Panthers or Capitals. Both are beatable. Hope that 7 and 8 beat Boston and NYR, or at least one.
_Zippy_
New Jersey Devils
Location: Threw one in front blocked the, NJ
Joined: 01.26.2012

Feb 4 @ 7:33 PM ET
I thought he would pay a price today in one way or another, I was wrong.
- PLindbergh31


Simmonds hit him every chance he gets, and threw a couple of punches. They got their revenge, and more.
KGBflyers10
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: United States, PA
Joined: 10.28.2007

Feb 4 @ 7:53 PM ET
anyone have elias' punch on briere video?
_Zippy_
New Jersey Devils
Location: Threw one in front blocked the, NJ
Joined: 01.26.2012

Feb 4 @ 7:55 PM ET
anyone have elias' punch on briere video?
- KGBflyers10

KGBflyers10
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: United States, PA
Joined: 10.28.2007

Feb 4 @ 7:56 PM ET

- _Zippy_


You know, from last week? Back of the head?
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

Feb 4 @ 8:08 PM ET
Completely missed the game. Had to rely on ESPNs app, so I have a few questions I'd like input on....

Were the penalties called on both teams legit?

Was the defense bad, or was Bob leaky? Or both?

What's the take on the Schenn fight? I hear rumblings of "bullying"...what's the deal with that? Do we think it gave the boys a spark at all?

The Flyers in the 3rd- were they that good (forchecking, good decisions, puck control, etc)? Or were the Devils just folding and quitting since they were murdering us?

Some feedback would be nice. Thanks.

Also- I can't help but notice Bryz pitched a shutout in relief. I know it was INCREDIBLY small sample size... (What? like 10 shots?) but his play of late has been stellar, and it's even harder to be good cold turkey off the bench.

I hope it's a sign of things to come

Moreover- it's good to see the fight in this team. Yeah the got spanked- but they came out in the 3rd and buried 4. I like that kind of never die attitude. Man I'm really in love with the group we have this year.
PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Feb 4 @ 8:12 PM ET
Completely missed the game. Had to rely on ESPNs app, so I have a few questions I'd like input on....

Were the penalties called on both teams legit?

There were some bad calls in the game. It did not impact the outcome imo.


Was the defense bad, or was Bob leaky? Or both?

Bob had very little to no chance on probably 5 of the 6 goals he allowed.

What's the take on the Schenn fight? I hear rumblings of "bullying"...what's the deal with that? Do we think it gave the boys a spark at all?

Schenn challenged a much bigger Kovalchuk, and paid the price.


The Flyers in the 3rd- were they that good (forchecking, good decisions, puck control, etc)? Or were the Devils just folding and quitting since they were murdering us?

Combination of both.

Some feedback would be nice. Thanks.

Also- I can't help but notice Bryz pitched a shutout in relief. I know it was INCREDIBLY small sample size... (What? like 10 shots?) but his play of late has been stellar, and it's even harder to be good cold turkey off the bench.

Bryz made a couple nice saves. Faced 8 shots. No pressure in a game that is already 6-0. I take the Winnipeg, and Nashville performances as more of a positive than the game today.

I hope it's a sign of things to come

Moreover- it's good to see the fight in this team. Yeah the got spanked- but they came out in the 3rd and buried 4. I like that kind of never die attitude. Man I'm really in love with the group we have this year.

- Giroux_Is_God
_Zippy_
New Jersey Devils
Location: Threw one in front blocked the, NJ
Joined: 01.26.2012

Feb 4 @ 8:13 PM ET
You know, from last week? Back of the head?
- KGBflyers10


Don't remember?
PLindbergh31
Location: NJ
Joined: 02.01.2008

Feb 4 @ 8:15 PM ET
Dating back to the last 20 home games of last year, the Flyers home record is 17-18-9. 27 losses in 44 home games. This is a sample size of a full home schedule.

Someone has to figure out why this team can't win at home. They literally have zero home ice advantage. Makes no sense to me.
_Zippy_
New Jersey Devils
Location: Threw one in front blocked the, NJ
Joined: 01.26.2012

Feb 4 @ 8:16 PM ET
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- PLindbergh31


I....I..I am agreeing wit....with a Fly...Flyers fan......

KINGKENZO
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: OMAR COMIN'..Head or Gut?.....Watching regular white people
Joined: 01.10.2008

Feb 4 @ 8:23 PM ET
Dating back to the last 20 home games of last year, the Flyers home record is 17-18-9. 27 losses in 44 home games. This is a sample size of a full home schedule.

Someone has to figure out why this team can't win at home. They literally have zero home ice advantage. Makes no sense to me.

- PLindbergh31


i disagree, the noncall on zubrus that led ti IK's shory had huge impact
Schenn2shine
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.26.2011

Feb 4 @ 8:24 PM ET
No need to fight Volchenkov. Better to repay him with a nice clean open ice hit.
Play the game, sure take numbers, but play the game.

- Pixote Andolini

Volchenkov has been a thorn in the side of the Flyers since that brutal and cheap hit on Gagne almost 2 years ago. There is no question he won't fight but the team can do a better job of making him a marked man. He can dish it out but he better be ready to take it.
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