it might have been answered already, but what are the chances that the flyers get in and finish seventh instead of 8th? i really want to see them match up with the capitals.
- stayinthefnnet

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- Just5

solid. i think you guys have a very good shot of getting in. but i didnt want to see you guys get to avoid the caps.

i think that series could be great and tolling.

- ms82xp

Speaking from the heart here and not as a journalist -- although some of it seeped into the game preview in a toned-down way -- I am angry about the Rangers mailing it in on Thursday and Vigneault dressing a lineup today that sends a message that the team is afraid to play Pittsburgh.

Who knows? The Rangers could end up winning today, anyway, even in regulation. Hockey works that way sometimes. Even with a downgraded lineup, the Rangers players will be loose but also not wanting to be embarrassed in front of the home crowd, as they were on Thursday. Detroit is playing for its season and was awful against Boston after shutting out the Flyers.

Two seasons ago, the Flyers had a playoff spot locked up and could have tanked the final two games to avoid a first-round matchup with the Rangers. They didn't. They went all-out -- lost Mason to a concussion in the process -- to clinch and then even staged a comeback from a 4-1 deficit to take a regulation point in a meaningless regular season finale with Cal Heeter in goal against Carolina.

So to see the Rangers making no real effort to try to edge out the Islanders for third in the division -- most likely because they want to avoid Pittsburgh in round one -- yeah, it makes me a little angry.

Florida is certainly capable of taking out the Rangers in round one and, if not, New York very easily could run into the Penguins -- or the Capitals -- in round two anyway. So itself of trying to pick your poison, go all out, play to win and let the chips fall where they may.
- bmeltzer

There is never an acceptable reason in professional sports to not try to win

I don't argue much on the boards anymore, but it always makes me shake my head when people want to lose for any reason whatsoever -- draft position, playoff position, whatever

Makes absolutely no sense to me

Our 2 "superstars" or guys getting paid like ones need to show up today. Both need to find the net no excuses.

Letang and Crosby officially out today.

You guys will have no excuses now.

LET'S GO FLYERS!!! CLAP! ~ CLAP! ~ CLAP!CLAP!CLAP!!!



LET'S GO FLYERS!!! CLAP! ~ CLAP! ~ CLAP!CLAP!CLAP!!!



LET'S GO FLYERS!!! CLAP! ~ CLAP! ~ CLAP!CLAP!CLAP!!!
- ggunky

YES SIR YES SIR INDEED

Letang and Crosby officially out today.

You guys will have no excuses now.
- SuperHenderson13

hopefully the Kings East can take care of business.

Flyers in playoffs is great for hockey..

Letang and Crosby officially out today.

You guys will have no excuses now.
- SuperHenderson13

That's what you think

That's what you think
- PLindbergh31

better watch out, NHL superstar Matt Cullen had 2 goals last game.

Letang and Crosby officially out today.

You guys will have no excuses now.
- SuperHenderson13

Ottawa has tied it at 1, for those who are not tracking it. Rags still up 1-0

Letang and Crosby officially out today.

You guys will have no excuses now.
- SuperHenderson13

did you see the Leaves lineup they lost to?

Ottawa has tied it at 1, for those who are not tracking it. Rags still up 1-0
- AllInForFlyers

Today is a stressful day.

...Rags still up 1-0
- AllInForFlyers

Detroit just scored

Woof -- Zack Smith with an absolutely deadly tip-in, Sens take the lead

Detroit just scored
- ms82xp

Truthfully-- and not starting a fight -- I didn't expect much from your crew today. Always kinda felt the Sens were gonna try to poke the B's in the eye

EDIT: Whoa -- glad I didn't start a fight! Just glanced at the logo in your post. But you are one of the good guys!

Detroit just scored
- ms82xp

Ottawa still winning.

WHOA -- Sens now up 3-1. Jack Edwards sounds like you would expect

WHOA -- Sens now up 3-1. Jack Edwards sounds like you would expect
- AllInForFlyers

4-1

Today is a stressful day.
- aightwebang17

indeedly doo

WHOA -- Sens now up 3-1. Jack Edwards sounds like you would expect
- AllInForFlyers

4-1!

For those who have Xfinity, the NHL package is free right now because of the MLB free trial.

You can watch both games.

WHOA -- Sens now up 3-1. Jack Edwards sounds like you would expect
- AllInForFlyers

4-1
- jstross

They are scoring faster than I can keep up!