Gameday: One point = home ice
by Travis Hughes on Apr 12, 2009 3:49 PM EDT
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PrintNew York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers, Apr 12, 2009 5:00 PM EDT
#4 Philadelphia Flyers (44-26-11, 99 pts) at #7 New York Rangers (42-30-9, 93 pts)
Wachovia Center - 5:00 PM EDT - Philadelphia, PA
TV: Comcast Network (Ch 8 or Ch 201 in HD)
Radio: 610 WIP, XM 207
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One friggin point. That's all it's going to take today against the Rangers for the Flyers to open the playoffs at home this week. Considering the Flyers record at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh all-time, you can understand why it's important they win today.
Dating back to last season, including playoffs, the Flyers have won one game in Pittsburgh. ONE. That's it. Home ice edge will be a necessity and may determine who wins this upcoming series. So if the Flyers don't have jump today, there's no reason to think they'll have any jump come playoff time. In a very real way, the postseason has already begun.
As already mentioned in a previous post, Ryan Parent will not be in the lineup today. He's out with a lower body injury. Jamie Fritsch, who's never played an NHL game before, replaces him in the lineup.
Expect the Flyers to have an extra jump today. They had it for most of the game on Thursday against the Rangers but were stopped dead in their tracks by Henrik Lundqvist. It's hard to beat a goalie when he plays like that, but as Lundqvist goes, the Rangers go. They probably rely on their goaltender more than any other team in the league, so if he falters, the Flyers should have a good day. Even if he doesn't, though, the Flyers can beat him. It'll just take a solid, complete effort.
Martin Biron is in again for the Flyers today. A string of solid games to close out the season here would be a big confidence booster going into the playoffs.
Get it done, Flyers. Win.
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im really worried about this Parent situation…anyone know how long he’s out for? Is him sitting out today a precaution or is he seriously hurt? the last thing we need is another decimated blue line going into a series with Pittsburgh
At the very worst, this means Sbisa gets consistent playing time. Not the end of the world, I’d say, although he is young and inexperienced in the playoffs. But it could be a lot worse.
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by Travis Hughes on Apr 12, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
true, but Parent has just come along so well this season. he’s a shutdown 1-on-1 defender who will be very valuable against Crosbitch and Malkin…if he can go.
100% agreed. Him and Timonen are a great tool to have against the opposition’s best players.
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by Travis Hughes on Apr 12, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I read earlier today that he’s fine and is just resting it to make sure.
by Chip Hardpecs on Apr 12, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
let’s hope so. do you have that link?
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by Travis Hughes on Apr 12, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
No, I can’t seem to find it again unfortunately.
by Chip Hardpecs on Apr 12, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Avery is a douche. Don’t give in to his shit, guys.
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what is the Flyers fans obsession
with what Sean Avery wears on his feet? They keep chanting “Avery socks”, I don’t get it
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Apr 12, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions
funny guy!
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by Travis Hughes on Apr 12, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
GIROUX!
An impossible angle, what a goal!
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I hate how they said this would be in HD on channel 201 and it’s not.
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I’m watching on 201 but it’s in standard definition.
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by Travis Hughes on Apr 12, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Did Coatesy just try to hum the Family Matters theme song?
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What a rip from Carter!
2-1!
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Should I just shut the game off now?
Aren’t the Flyers like 400-1 when Carter scores?
Beautiful shot by the way
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Apr 12, 2009 5:31 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, the numbers when he scores are just absolutely ridiculous.
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by Travis Hughes on Apr 12, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
wow. they don’t give up a shorthanded goal all season…..
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try this site
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Apr 12, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
one more time its
http://www.hockeywebcasts.com/
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Apr 12, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
www.hockeywebcast.com sorry
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Apr 12, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions
the ATDHE site has it
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BRIERE!
Giroux and Briere look great together
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I think it’s easy to forget in the regular season, but the reason we signed that guy to that contract is for what he brings this time of year. He’s an unbelievable playoff performer.
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by Travis Hughes on Apr 12, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
As much as we want the Flyers to try to ignore Avery, when he does those things like grab Coburn’s stick right in front of the ref and isn’t called for a penalty, I can’t imagine how hard it must be to try to not pay attention.
That’s the truth. At the same time, if you can even ignore that stuff, you eventually make him useless.
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by Travis Hughes on Apr 12, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
avery is still a doucher
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Wow, come on Marty. Left that rebound up like a beach ball.
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Unbelievable.
This is very reminiscent of Thursday night… a ton of chances down the stretch of the game without burying them. Still plenty of time left though.
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by Travis Hughes on Apr 12, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
We really blew this.
We started being slightly more careless and it really cost us. Damnit.
that third period was absolutely disgusting. we had home ice locked up and we quit. thats all there is to it. we quit.
Im very concerned about this team right now. they needed the game, the rangers didnt, and when it counted most we folded. that is not the make up of a team that can go any further then the first round.
Once the Rangers tied it the Flyers were playing for the tie, and that just didn’t work at all.
As much as this is a horrible horrible effort, and could be pretty costly, there is absolutely no reason to dwell on it. Playoffs are a whole new season.
Swing by The Flyer Frequent. You have nothing better to do.
Amen. I’m not even recapping this game, it’s time to focus on bigger things.
Feel free to continue ranting about the effort today here… it was a terrible start to that third period. 60 minute efforts are the biggest concern entering the playoffs. But if we play a solid 60 minutes once the playoffs are here, this team is good enough to go all the way.
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