All they did was hold serve. Finish the deed Thursday and walk together forever

All they did was hold serve. Finish the deed Thursday and walk together forever
- Just5

They got two points in a division game!

Great win tonight!! We’re finally firing on all Cylinders.

We cant expect to score 5 goals on 15 shots every game. Gotta get more pucks on goal

We cant expect to score 5 goals on 15 shots every game. Gotta get more pucks on goal
- bulet13

I understand that thought but with the way Columbus plays, that's tough. I thought the Flyers played as strong a game structurally and managing the puck as they have all year. It would be real easy to fall into the trap of the type of game that Columbus plays and try and force plays leading to turnovers and transition the other way. The Flyers didn't do that. They limited turnovers, chipped pucks deep. Kept a very tight gap and when they had a chance, put pucks on net with traffic. True they got a lot of puck luck tonight but that happens when you play the right way.

Just saw the Jeff Carter rumor. It’s not a dumb idea, especially with Laughton on the third line and uncertainty surrounding Patrick. Depends on what we’re giving up.

I understand that thought but with the way Columbus plays, that's tough. I thought the Flyers played as strong a game structurally and managing the puck as they have all year. It would be real easy to fall into the trap of the type of game that Columbus plays and try and force plays leading to turnovers and transition the other way. The Flyers didn't do that. They limited turnovers, chipped pucks deep. Kept a very tight gap and when they had a chance, put pucks on net with traffic. True they got a lot of puck luck tonight but that happens when you play the right way.
- MJL

Absolutely, and Columbus isn’t an offensive juggernaut. The objective is to out-score the opponent. Two goals would have done it tonight.

I understand that thought but with the way Columbus plays, that's tough. I thought the Flyers played as strong a game structurally and managing the puck as they have all year. It would be real easy to fall into the trap of the type of game that Columbus plays and try and force plays leading to turnovers and transition the other way. The Flyers didn't do that. They limited turnovers, chipped pucks deep. Kept a very tight gap and when they had a chance, put pucks on net with traffic. True they got a lot of puck luck tonight but that happens when you play the right way.
- MJL

I also think they played well. The team defense was really good and a lot of the columbus shots came when the game was out of reach.

However, I still think you gotta find a way to get more pucks on net because you wont always get a fluky bounce or two. Both sentiments can be true

They got two points in a division game!
- MJL

And it matters for poop if they lose Thursday

I want Hart to start Thursday for lots of reasons...best one though is that a home and home like this with playoff positioning on the line really simulates playoffs. It’s a big opportunity for him to gain experience in an important matchup and confidence on the road.

Just saw the Jeff Carter rumor. It’s not a dumb idea, especially with Laughton on the third line and uncertainty surrounding Patrick. Depends on what we’re giving up.
- SuperSchennBros

come on it's jeff (frank)ing carter all he does is shoot into the goalie when we need him to score

I want Hart to start Thursday for lots of reasons...best one though is that a home and home like this with playoff positioning on the line really simulates playoffs. It’s a big opportunity for him to gain experience in an important matchup and confidence on the road.
- NC Flyers Fan

Id agree

Avs got hit by the injury bug bad

Hart just didnt look Hungry enough on that play.

- MBFlyerfan

How the (frank) did Weber play tonight

I want Hart to start Thursday for lots of reasons...best one though is that a home and home like this with playoff positioning on the line really simulates playoffs. It’s a big opportunity for him to gain experience in an important matchup and confidence on the road.
- NC Flyers Fan

He wasn't really that busy tonight so we may see him. The only factor is the home/road thing so I wouldn't be surprised to see Elliot.

come on it's jeff (frank)ing carter all he does is shoot into the goalie when we need him to score
- 2Real

Good faceoff man. An upgrade on the second third line. If JvR is gonna be on the third line, he needs help.

The Flyers are where they should be in the standings right now. Third seed and no lower heading into the playoffs. These should be our expectation.

He wasn't really that busy tonight so we may see him. The only factor is the home/road thing so I wouldn't be surprised to see Elliot.
- MBFlyerfan

I’d start Elliott on Saturday. I think it’s a missed opportunity not to give Hart this experience otherwise. We’ll see.

Couturier fixed his two front teeth?

Trade him!

Couturier fixed his two front teeth?

Trade him!
- SuperSchennBros

He's always had a bridge, but used to never wear it in post game interviews for some reason. Like G used to leave out his tooth. I'm wondering who asked them to tooth up for the media?

I also think they played well. The team defense was really good and a lot of the columbus shots came when the game was out of reach.

However, I still think you gotta find a way to get more pucks on net because you wont always get a fluky bounce or two. Both sentiments can be true
- bulet13

If you try and open it up against Columbus, it's not likely to go well. I want them to play the exact same way Thursday night. That kind of game is a playoff style that can win.

And it matters for poop if they lose Thursday
- Just5

Ridiculous thinking. They are 3-0 so far against Columbus. That's a gain of 6 points in the standings over Columbus. If they lose Thursday night, that knocks it down to a 4 point gain. Now if they had lost last night and Thursday night, that would put them at 2-2 against Columbus. Do the math. How does that work out?