Carle + Jagr gone, money for Suter?
- PT21

The playoffs has just started. The first game isn't even over yet.

milbury even sees it

My feed from NBC sports didn't work until 15 minutes into first. Which I guess is fine. The boys need to bring it in the thrid, get a quick goal. If they can pull this game back and win that will crush the Pens. They will never feel comfortable no matter the lead.

the reading phillies playing at CBP
- flyfan1212

cool.

milbury even sees it
- Don'tForgetTocchet

sees what?

CNBC for Pred/Wings
- nhindian

Got it. THanks.

sees what?
- hammarby31

he was talking about how weak the calls on giroux and rinaldo were and cast some aspersions on the refs

yep. and jagr had that breakaway chance at 2-0. not sure who he was out there with. they need to get the puck upstairs. they to know that. fleury has great pads and lateral quickness. the jagr chance, hartnell chance, and jake chance were all on the ice. briere buries it under the bar.
- hammarby31

Next goal is enormous. At least make the Pens play with some pressure. I don't think their D core is that good. Flyers can generate chances against them at will if they play their A game.

Bizzare need for a Flyers team but I can agree with this
- aosplayo

They arent that far off either imo, but they do not have guys who bring a consistent physical game.

Let me rephrase that, they do not have enough of those players.

I'd have Jagr walk and they need a physical guy for that for the fourth line that isnt going to take dumb penalties every game.

Is Kubina hurt?

Milbury and Jones not impressed with the Refs either. Giroux's penalty, I can see that getting called because it looked bad in one fast motion but it wasn't vicious by any stretch. Rinado's was brutal. It was another Penguin dive on a second shove. I believe it was Jordan Staal who just dropped and he's 5 feet taller then Rinaldo.

Next goal is enormous. At least make the Pens play with some pressure. I don't think their D core is that good. Flyers can generate chances against them at will if they play their A game.
- PLindbergh31

PLind change the avatar and get Flyer'ed up. We need our luck to change.

He played well that period. Great to see.

They are starting to play better but they need to get on the body. Its been a huge issue all game. They are being outshot and outplayed this game. If they manage a steal it will be huge.

Thats a huge if. You can see when the penguins turn it on the Flyers just cant match.

Schenn looking great along with Voracek.
- flyer_nutter

Flyers are outhitting the Pens after 2 periods.

he was talking about how weak the calls on giroux and rinaldo were and cast some aspersions on the refs
- Don'tForgetTocchet

ah. he's right.

the preds seriously need new outfits.
- hammarby31

I actually don't mind them that much. But like when you first start drinking beer or coffee it takes a bit to get used to.

Milbury just called out te officials again saying the calls on Giroux and Rinaldo were weak. I'd like to see ho go a step further and point out some of the late hits by pens that should have been called if you're going to make those calls on G and 36. All about consistency. I expect things to even out a bit over the course of the series, but it would have been nice to see Milbury take it a step further...but then I might actually start to respect the guy.

PLind change the avatar and get Flyer'ed up. We need our luck to change.
- stveshdy

Nope. Eli is a permanent fixture.

Next goal is enormous. At least make the Pens play with some pressure. I don't think their D core is that good. Flyers can generate chances against them at will if they play their A game.
- PLindbergh31

Bryz has to shut it down now. No more goals.

I'd throw Voracek on the top line with Giroux.

Is Kubina hurt?
- LJF

Healthy scratch sir.

Flyers are outhitting the Pens after 2 periods.
- MJL

The Flyers are in no way beating the pens in terms of physicality.

Its not even close.

Is Kubina hurt?
- LJF

him and shelley are tossing popcorn in the pbox

Healthy scratch sir.
- PLindbergh31

If Kubina was healthy, he would be playing tonight.

Next goal is enormous. At least make the Pens play with some pressure. I don't think their D core is that good. Flyers can generate chances against them at will if they play their A game.
- PLindbergh31

maybe not, but they seem to be getting the puck out with relative ease. flyers need to be quicker to the puck and get better support.

Bryz has to shut it down now. No more goals.

I'd throw Voracek on the top line with Giroux.
- flyer_nutter

voracek looks like he's not going to be denied for too much longer

and schenn is a beastie

Milbury and Jones not impressed with the Refs either. Giroux's penalty, I can see that getting called because it looked bad in one fast motion but it wasn't vicious by any stretch. Rinado's was brutal. It was another Penguin dive on a second shove. I believe it was Jordan Staal who just dropped and he's 5 feet taller then Rinaldo.
- roenick97

It was Neal and Rinaldo took 3 shots at him. He got greedy and got called. It was deserved imo.