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Forums :: Blog World :: Bill Meltzer: Flyers Gameday: 1/31/21 vs NYI; Wrap: Flyers 3 - NYI 2 in OT (1/30/21)
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jd250
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 01.12.2018

Jan 31 @ 9:45 PM ET
Most of the games this season just don’t have any flown to them, lots of scrambled play, ugly at times but we’ll take the two points.
- Dave21Brown

But don't you think tonight's game had more flow to it? I certainly think it did.
xShoot4WarAmpsx
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Hamilton, ON
Joined: 06.25.2010

Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM ET
Given how poorly we have played so far this doesnt say that much but this game was probably one of the best of the season so far. Team seem to have more pressure in the offensive zone. The team didnt look as bad defensively, still a lot to clean up though.

No reason we cant win the division if we can continue to win games until the Flyers get their game to where it needs to be
Bob Habib
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.01.2020

Jan 31 @ 9:48 PM ET
I'm happy to hear them giving props to jvr on the broadcast! Keven the announcers see how he is buzzing lately. I hope he maintains this new level he is playing at
wcorvette
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Boynton Beach, FL
Joined: 10.03.2010

Jan 31 @ 9:50 PM ET
Much better game, the Isles buried the Flyers mistakes but the Flyers had more push tonight, Myers makes a difference, ghost good again except that terrible give away. Yes terrible back check by Jake and maybe G, would like to see the video. Hagg is just to noticeable for Hagg
xShoot4WarAmpsx
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Hamilton, ON
Joined: 06.25.2010

Jan 31 @ 9:51 PM ET

LOL @Hayes. "I cant share our secrets with you bro"
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 31 @ 9:51 PM ET
Given how poorly we have played so far this doesnt say that much but this game was probably one of the best of the season so far. Team seem to have more pressure in the offensive zone. The team didnt look as bad defensively, still a lot to clean up though.

No reason we cant win the division if we can continue to win games until the Flyers get their game to where it needs to be

- xShoot4WarAmpsx


It's a work in progress. I'm confident that he coaching staff will get it straightened out. Meanwhile they're racking up the points.

Hextall271
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Ersson-Ville, NB, NB
Joined: 01.18.2007

Jan 31 @ 9:51 PM ET
Suck it Islanders 🧹
- Tomahawk


This.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 31 @ 9:52 PM ET
Much better game, the Isles buried the Flyers mistakes but the Flyers had more push tonight, Myers makes a difference, ghost good again except that terrible give away. Yes terrible back check by Jake and maybe G, would like to see the video. Hagg is just to noticeable for Hagg
- wcorvette


No, not maybe Giroux. Definitely Giroux.
jd250
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 01.12.2018

Jan 31 @ 9:53 PM ET
Since I have been very critical of the Flyers as a "slow team", I must say tonight they did not look slow to me, they played with a good pace and made some nice plays.
Dave21Brown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: NJ
Joined: 12.09.2018

Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM ET
But don't you think tonight's game had more flow to it? I certainly think it did.
- jd250

Yes, agree, better but still some WTF moments.
jd250
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 01.12.2018

Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM ET
Yes, agree, better but still some WTF moments.
- Dave21Brown

Yes, we call those moments "Flyers Hockey"!
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 31 @ 9:54 PM ET
Since I have been very critical of the Flyers as a "slow team", I must say tonight they did not look slow to me, they played with a good pace and made some nice plays.
- jd250


What did they do, give the players some kind of magic pill or something? Special skates? Sneak different players into the game?
wcorvette
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Boynton Beach, FL
Joined: 10.03.2010

Jan 31 @ 9:55 PM ET
No, not maybe Giroux. Definitely Giroux.
- MJL



Pretty sure yes but Jake should have taken the man. I only said maybe because my reply barely showed G in the frame
bgratch
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 06.17.2010

Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM ET
Given how poorly we have played so far this doesnt say that much but this game was probably one of the best of the season so far. Team seem to have more pressure in the offensive zone. The team didnt look as bad defensively, still a lot to clean up though.

No reason we cant win the division if we can continue to win games until the Flyers get their game to where it needs to be

- xShoot4WarAmpsx



7-2-1without a signature win! ? Yes there's plenty to wonder, worry, debate about, but still 15 out of possible 20 points....call it fate, call it luck, call it karma, they are winning. I'm thrilled they are banking points while figuring it out.
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM ET
Pretty sure yes but Jake should have taken the man. I only said maybe because my reply barely showed G in the frame
- wcorvette


Giroux was literally right next to Barzal within a few feet before Barzal skated into the slot. Voracek wasn't near him.
landros 2
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Centre of universe
Joined: 02.07.2007

Jan 31 @ 9:56 PM ET
But don't you think tonight's game had more flow to it? I certainly think it did.
- jd250


They kept skating tonight...moved the puck quick to help against the isles vicious for check. Way more pace.
jd250
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 01.12.2018

Jan 31 @ 9:58 PM ET
What did they do, give the players some kind of magic pill or something? Special skates? Sneak different players into the game?
- MJL

I'm thinking they snuck in different players

Look, I just think the team skated tonight, they were more aggressive on the forecheck and were great in the neutral zone, where they forced a lot of turnovers. If they can play this way consistently and shoot the puck more they will be in it.
wcorvette
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Boynton Beach, FL
Joined: 10.03.2010

Jan 31 @ 9:58 PM ET
They are Deep on O that is for sure. It helps win games.
wcorvette
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Boynton Beach, FL
Joined: 10.03.2010

Jan 31 @ 9:59 PM ET
Giroux was literally right next to Barzal within a few feet before Barzal skated into the slot. Voracek wasn't near him.
- MJL



Jake had to take Barzal not watch Braun ass
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 31 @ 9:59 PM ET
I'm thinking they snuck in different players

Look, I just think the team skated tonight, they were more aggressive on the forecheck and were great in the neutral zone, where they forced a lot of turnovers. If they can play this way consistently and shoot the puck more they will be in it.

- jd250


So let me get this straight. When a team skates and plays aggressively with pace, they aren't slow? When they don't, they're slow. Is that how it works?
MJL
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Candyland, PA
Joined: 09.20.2007

Jan 31 @ 10:01 PM ET
Jake had to take Barzal not watch Braun ass
- wcorvette


Voracek didn't even know Barzal was there. Giroux did.
jd250
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 01.12.2018

Jan 31 @ 10:01 PM ET
So let me get this straight. When a team skates and plays aggressively with pace, they aren't slow? When they don't, they're slow. Is that how it works?
- MJL

You got it! Now can the Flyers keep this up? We'll see.
MBFlyerfan
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Be nice from now on, NJ
Joined: 03.17.2006

Jan 31 @ 10:03 PM ET
Voracek didn't even know Barzal was there. Giroux did.
- MJL



Agreed that was all on Giroux not getting back.
Just5
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.22.2008

Jan 31 @ 10:03 PM ET
Voracek didn't even know Barzal was there. Giroux did.
- MJL


Both culpable. Jake not knowing he was there is a part of the problem.
Bob Habib
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 08.01.2020

Jan 31 @ 10:06 PM ET
Did anybody else realize the bee is a sniper?!

I honestly had no idea that he can shoot like that! Where has that shot been? 3 goals on 4 shots
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