Game 40, Winter Classic Open Thread: Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins
by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 12:14 PM EST
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Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins, Jan 1, 2010 1:00 PM EST
Starting Goaltenders
Starting lineups, questions to answer, and our in-game thread after the jump.
Flyers Line Combinations
Hartnell - Carter - Briere
Gagne - Richards - Giroux
JVR - Powe - Asham
Carcillo - Betts - Laperriere
Carle - Pronger
Coburn - Timonen
Syvret - Bartulis
Bruins Line Combinations
Begin - Savard - Sturm
Paille - Bergeron - Recchi
Wheeler - Krejci - Ryder
Thornton - Sobotka- Bitz
Chara - Wideman
Ference - Boychuk
Hunwick - Morris
Questions To Answer
- How does the weather effect today's game?
- Do we see the first ever Winter Classic fight today?
- Are Flyers fans visible and vocal, especially through the camera on national television?
- The Flyers have played simple road hockey over the last four games. Can they keep it up?
- How does Simon Gagne follow up his hat trick from the other night?
- Both teams pitched shutouts on Wednesday night. Does the offense go cold for both teams?
- Is Matt Carle named to the USA Olympic team today?
Today's game is on NBC in HD and you can listen to the local guys on 610 WIP. As always, join us here for the conversation, and LET'S GO FLYERS!
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This has a real bowl game feel to it. Win this thing, Flyers.
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New Years Resolution # 1 Win the 1st game of the year!
New Years Resolution # 2 Win the last game of the playoffs!
There’s a fire alarm going off in the press box.
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The view from the press box is incredible. There are a TON of Flyers fans here too. We’re enclosed and we could still hear a LET’S GO FLYERS chant.
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Several Flyers banners on top of the Green Monster. Philly fans absolutely dominating the third base side of the infield.
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Bruins have taken the field slash ice.
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Flyers are getting louder cheers, more boos as they take the ice.
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Michael Leighton?
Ouch.
Besides, I thought Ty Conklin was supposed to play in this game?
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Leighton has been great over the last four games.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
And Boosh is still kinda hurt.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
With all the pre-game hoopla, the puck isn’t expected to drop until around 1:40.
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Pre-game festivities:
James Taylor sings US anthem.
Daniel Powter sings Oh Canada.
Dropkick Murphy’s perform Shipping Up To Boston.
Fly over by Missouri Air National Guard.
Puck drop by Bob Clarke, Bobby Orr, US Army Staff Sergeant Ryan LaFrance.
Then… hockey.
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Anyone got a stream of this? In Australia, game’s not being shown here.
by BroadStreetBully on Jan 1, 2010 1:03 PM EST reply actions
The Flyers have returned to the locker room. Danny Briere and JVR are the last two off the ice.
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EPIC “Let’s Go Flyers” chant right now.
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It’s loud as hell on TV too. So jealous right now.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 1, 2010 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
Hey friends, I’m crashing the party a bit today.
Two things I’ve noticed so far:
1) After three seasons of watching the pre-game hype, it’s very parade like. By that I mean, they keep kicking it back and forth to various people without going anywhere.
2) Why is this the Battle of Boston? I mean, coming as a fan of Pittsburgh who understands why something would be “The Battle of Pennsylvania.” how do Battle of Boston make any sense when the game is between Boston and…Philly?
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Who’s coining it that? NBC?
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
Well that’s dumb
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
Your first point is so true. I absolutely hate all the extra pregame hype.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
ATL-BUF on the out of town scoreboard. NE division standings have replaced those of the AL East.
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Get Mike Milbury off my TV!! Don’t ruin this!
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It’s only a matter of time before he mentions his shoe incident
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I saw him walking down the street yesterday. I wanted to say something so badly.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
Oh man, I don’t know what I would say to him if I had that chance. I’d be tempted to say “Luongo” but I’m biased.
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by Yankee Canuck on Jan 1, 2010 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
Carcillo and Asham were pretty mum about it yesterday. “If it happens it happens,” they both told me.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
That’s because it’s gonna be Briere dropping the gloves. Against Chara.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 1, 2010 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
It’d be great if these little kids started fighting. Set the tone.
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by Yankee Canuck on Jan 1, 2010 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
They’re just playing hockey with all this stuff going on around them. It’s a pretty cool visual, like they dont even care.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
only issue is that amount of publicity and i am sure Bettman wouldnt like fighting on this big of a stage
The players don’t really care about what he thinks, though. It’s a hockey game for two points. If a fight is necessary, it’ll happen.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
thats a bad decision on his part. He invite the Flyers. I"m sure Carcillo, Lappy, Asham, Hartnell, and Pronger could care less
by SkookFlyerfan on Jan 1, 2010 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
The stage for the musical performances is at home plate and it’s shaped like… home plate.
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Oh jesus. Please. Do they really have a Geico caveman shoveling the ice?
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That was absolutely awful.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Marchinf band coming in from center field….
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Carrying flags for each NHL team
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
The closest the Thrashers will ever get to the Winter Classic.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 1, 2010 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
I guess as much as we can appreciate hockey on the national stage, we also have to realize there is going to be an unhealthy amount of advertising sewn into this broadcast. Just roll your eyes and take it in stride. I know I will.
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Whoever refused to sew a ‘C’ on his chest…
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
Police marching in now.
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Cote, Pyro, Parent are your scratches. No surprises.
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Damn, Parent is still hurt…
Bold prediction: Syvret finishes a plus-1 today.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
Dropkick Murphy’s performing. Sick of them already. This town is obsessed.
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Did they just say 38,000 people in attendance?
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Was that Dropkick Murphys performance really supposed to only last 6 seconds on TV?
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It was like maybe a minute here
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
Clarkie coming out in a jersey from the dugout on the Flyers side for the faceoff.
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Bobby Orr from the other.
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Both teams are coming out now.
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I still don’t know why Clarke isn’t wearing a ‘C’…
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Meant to put a ?. They called him honorary captain?
by M from Pdaddy on Jan 1, 2010 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
Danny Syvret rocking the eye-black.
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I was going to say…there’s a few players doing it. It looks awesome.
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by Yankee Canuck on Jan 1, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
Yes they are. I’m enclosed and it’s loud.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
I stand by this.
We need a Winter Classic in Alaska or northern Canada. I want a real-life Mystery, Alaska game.
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Alaska would be sweet. Maybe even something on a real lake.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 1, 2010 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
Rideau Canal in Ottawa. Chills thinking about it.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
You’ll have to see if Russell Crowe is available
by SkookFlyerfan on Jan 1, 2010 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Get in touch with Hank Azaria to put something together
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I'm all for it.
Although it’s not really a rumor. A fellow Stars blogger suggested it and it really caught fire. I’d love to see that.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 1, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Clarke none-too-slick on the puck drop.
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Right now over a million Americans are hearing the Canadian anthem for the first time ever
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Dropkick Murphys shoulda done the anthem too. James Taylor putting me to sleep.
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Geez, some of those seats are a long way from the ice.
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The low seats in the right field corner are like two ice rinks distance from the game.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
Stealth plane fly over. Incredible. Could barely hear it.
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PUCK DROP!
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Wow, real nice chance for Giroux.
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These jerseys look amazing.
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I forget how slow the pace really is in these games
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39.6 degrees at game time.
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Already more physical than the other outdoor games.
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What's the croud like? Sounds pretty boisterous on TV.
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It’s strong. Chants from both fans. A lot of Flyers fans gathered around the third base dugout. It’s probably about 60/40 overall in favor of the B’s, obviously.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
Interesting that they still have the netting behind the goals.
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It stops about three quarters of the way around the back end of the rink. Fans behind the net are only about 20 feet from the rink.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
that puck is bouncing around a lot, more so in the Philly end than the Boston one.
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The Bruins were saying the ice is better than the Garden.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
That’s pretty upsetting to think what it must be at the Garden then
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Maybe Yzerman took acting talent into consideration? Because that Mike Green commercial was atrocious.
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That was horrible on so many levels.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 1, 2010 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
“Brian Bouchard would have loved to play in this game.” — Mike Emrick
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Tickets in the corner under the roof in right field are going for 400 bucks. Can’t even see for a baseball game there, apparently.
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Meanwhile, 1,000 bucks atop the Green Monster. View from there is amazing.
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That commercial was much,much better. Too bad it was a Pens commercial.
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Those jackets are amazing. I saw Chiarelli wearing one up close yesterday.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
“LET’S GO FLYINS! LET’S GO BRUERS!”
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Shout out for your bikers, Travis.
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On NBC?
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
Carcillo DECKS Thornton! First fight ever.
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Carcillo raises his arms in celebration from the box, looks at the Flyers fans along the third base side. AWESOME!
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Carcillo may do some dumb things from time to time but he unlike Sean Avery can throw down and hold his own thats for sure.
No kidding.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 1, 2010 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
Travis….is the pitcher’s mound uncovered? Did I see that right?
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It almost looks like a red clay colored covering. They might be doing something with it during intermission. There are three things standing upright facing the mound that I can’t see
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 2:03 PM EST up reply actions
Nice work by Hartnell there, best chance of the day.
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Thornton’s probably gonna want another go at Carcillo after that taunt.
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Now that commercial was pretty cool.
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Shots feel more even than the 7-4 listed.
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Laperriere with a biigggg hit.
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Scrum in front of Leighton. Turning into a prettty fun game.
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Save of the day right there by Leighton.
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Two cross checking penalties, Bartulis and Krejci.
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NBC is on delay in the press box and it’s uncomfortably annoying.
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They’re so loud. It’s incredible. They’re repping well.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
Flyers with a great chance, Thomas gets back to stop it.
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Minute left, Flyers really bringing the pressure.
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Fun period. You’ve gotta expect some more fireworks coming.
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That was a whole lot of fun. I give the Flyers the round 10-9 or so.
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on CBC coach's corner
don cherry just ripped into carcillo. of course, most of what he says is rubbish to begin with.
basically,
he was lambasting how he threw the metal hands after the fight and that isn’t right and whatnot. god i feel bad for ron maclean.
Cherry must still hate the Flyers for what they did to Bobby Orr in the Cup Finals.
by memphisbrando on Jan 1, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
FYI:
NHL.com is now featuring our coverage of the Winter Classic.
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Just talked to a guy who was sitting out in the center field bleachers. He can’t see ANYTHING and he’s furious about it. The NBC and CBC towers next to the ice are blocking his view.
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how much were his tickets?
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 1, 2010 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
He wouldn’t tell me, “too much” is all he said.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
I live a couple of blocks from Fenway, but that’s exactly why I didn’t want to pay $400 apiece for tickets — I can’t imagine you can see anything at all from the outfield.
Looks great on TV though!
I think the right field bleachers are a little better. Anything above the field level is great too. Limited seats there, though.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
Heard that the Green Monster seats were great.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 1, 2010 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
I took a walk up there yesterday. Those seats are great.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
anyone catch US Canada game last night?
Us played really well but choked up in the end and blew the lead
This Winter Classic so far (end of first period) is a great concept but it’s a terrible game. The ice surface makes it the speed of an AHL game and the puck is bouncing everywhere so everything has to be so deliberate.
Also, NBC, I get it, it reminds the players of "the pond" out back when they were a kid.
And yes, NBC, we understand that the lights are a problem. I’m about start counting how many times they bring up the lighting issue.
The ice is actually in great shape. As I mentioned above, the B’s players say it’s better than the Garden. I don’t think the pucks are cold enough.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
wow! so this is the place to hang out and watch the game huh? :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality? (boycott Hollywood!)
by ang6666 on Jan 1, 2010 2:37 PM EST reply actions
Flyers have a 116:25 shutout streak running right now. Bruins have a 100:12 minute streak going.
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Fan chants are dueling right now. Chills.
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These chants are awesome.
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Collective Yankees Suck! chant
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
Flyers SCORE!
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Danny Syvret, offensive dynamo.
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Ugly goal Tim Thomas was flopping around like an idiot. What the hell was that.
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Wow did Thomas look like an idiot there.
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Yup, the NBC crew is right: that was Tim Thomas’ fault. He was too worried about Hartnell, and not worried enough about the puck.
Thomas with a huge cross-check on Hartnell. Takes himself out of the play.
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I said he’d be a plus-1. So, that’s a good start anyway.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
I was wondering why Hartnell did the one knee, knuckle drag celebration. It’s because that goal was as much him as Syvret.
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And this is why I don’t want Thomas on Team USA. He’s a liability.
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Quick, Anderson, Boucher fighting for two spots on your team then?
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
Yep, though I don’t have high hopes for Boucher in reality.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 1, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly. My picks would be Miller, Anderson and Quick.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 1, 2010 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Basically the same as before. I think everybody is just in awe of the surroundings. It truly is hard to focus on the game at times.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
If you told me that Leighton would be the starter and Danny Syvret would be the goal scorer…
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Everyone says “2-3 months ago”, but if you told me that two weeks ago – two days ago for that matter – I’d have told you to to pass the weed.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
38,112 – sellout attendance
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Yep, tripped him up after he made the save.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
But he gets away with it. Hartnell needs to keep needling him.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
Pronger just broke up a 3-on-1. without a shot.
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Man, the Flyers are… flying.
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Flyers are crushing right now.
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Chara gets a penalty, drawn by Hartnell.
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Chara, two for tripping
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A two-goal lead here is deserved. Make it happen.
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Chara trips Hartnell. Scott’s having a great game, really getting under the B’s skin.
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Hartnell is pissing the Bruins off.
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Thomas with a nice kick save there.
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This camera angle is pretty sweet, but lets not overdue it.
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Makes me a bit woozy.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 1, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
And let’s learn to spell overdo.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 1, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
There’s a guy down in the 1st row with a JVR jersey. The name plate is in his armpits.
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God my Girioux winter classic jersey on. The jerseys the Flyers are wearing now will be their road uniforms next year. Pretty excited about that.
Asham misses a breakaway.
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Chara gave the puck away. He’s not having a good game.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
Chara gave the puck away.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
Philly is dominating this period.
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This Geico commercial gets worse each time they show it.
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I fully expect that. Maybe against NYR or MTL
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 3:07 PM EST up reply actions
There’s a college bowl game there on Jan 1.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I’m thinking maybe in the new Giants stadium. Or they throw a bone to Canada and give them a game.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone get me a Syvret Winter Classic jersey as a New Year’s gift?
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Syvret broke up that play nicely.
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Hockey player extraordinaire.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 3:07 PM EST up reply actions
The announcers clearly have no idea who he is.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
lol, I’ll take one month – or one week – wonder and be happy. If Syvret can be Andy Delmore, I’d be ecstatic.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
ANOTHER breakup by Syvret. Seriously, he is having a great game.
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The Flyers are trying to be a little too fancy, not shooting. Still, they owned that period.
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New idea: Summer Classic, Dallas vs. Phoenix on a blacktop somewhere in New Mexico. First NHL roller hockey game.
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ssshhhh!!! someone might take you seriously!
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by ang6666 on Jan 1, 2010 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
Leighton, Syvret, Hartnell, Asham all having good games. I even think Coburn’s having a good game.
As for Giroux, he’s being too fancy with the puck. He’s missed at least three scoring chances because he tried to make an extra move.
Overall, I love this. Hope the Flyers come out with the same energy in the 3rd that they’ve shown in the first 2.
Why is Syvret on fire today? From Japers’ thread:
did you guys notice #26 of the flyers almost getting lit on fire by the pyrotechnics when he walked out? looks like some of the sparks landed on his glove… haha…
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lol, nice.
Best part is “#26 of the flyers” – Nobody knows who he is, as they shouldn’t.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
Talked to dancing guy. Helped him out with directions toward the the top of the Green Monster. He’s there, dancing.
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So I had to miss the second where of course there was a fight and goal. How is the pace of the game so far?
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The fight was in the first, but yeah. Haha, the pace has picked up since then.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
chances are it happened within the last five mintues then.
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Choppy, but Flyersy.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 1, 2010 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
somewhat quick.
although it has something to do with the fact that the puck is moving very fast at times.
Boychuk to the box, PECO TIME
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Arron Asham has been awesome, as per usual.
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Oh my Leighton.
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Shutout streak at 136 minutes and counting, though.
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apparently it’s 332m,1s by Boucher with PHX in 2003-04
by chillicothe20 on Jan 1, 2010 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
I like Hartnell taking the shot there.
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Bruins to the PP this time.
Carcillo will sit.
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Oh that’s a weak penalty call right there. Total makeup.
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Travis, is it as loud in person as it is on TV?
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Yes sir. I’m behind the glass and it’s loud.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Those soundbites were worthless. If you’re going to mic some players, I want to hear some interesting stuff, not “pass it to me in the slot. One-timer, eh?” and “Keep it going boys.”
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It wasn’t just you
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
Lights are on, paints a cool picture.
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Crazy how early it gets dark there.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 1, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, they are.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
Horrible, i can’t think of anything else to say
by SkookFlyerfan on Jan 1, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
Are they really delaying the game for this?
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 1, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
okay … I asked this over at FTF, but you guys might know … is this a commercial break?? ha ha!
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by ang6666 on Jan 1, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Nobody cares about Sweet Caroline. Give me a break.
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Boston does. Boston is lame.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Here is a question, why do the Red Sox sing a song written by and song by a New Yorker and big time Yankees fan?
So F’ing stupid. Seriously. This is the sort of crap that really pisses me off about the concept of the Winter Classic.
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Agreed, but I LOVE Rescue Me, so I could at least hold in the vomit.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
Syvret with a (stupid) dive, nicely breaks up another play.
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Much higher quality of play today than that Huetty mess of last year.
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WHY WHY WHY
did Jim Hughson just say ‘botton of the 3rd’ before the break? seriously, the baseball refrences are not needed.
Don’t know if anyone else saw this, but Lappy just tossed Betts his stick. It was pretty awesome.
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wow that didn’t even look like a hard shot. just low. redirect?
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Could see that one coming…
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This place just exploded. Kinda a cool sight, actually.
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Recchi scores. Ugh.
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Shit. Matt Carle was a second late getting to Recchi.
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Leave it to a former Flyer to score on ya, huh? He did it against the Pens a few times as a Thrasher too…
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I wonder why the Flyers never throw a guy in front of the net when on the power play and try and get redirection goals like that? Oh wait, because they let the one guy who could do that well go to Washington.
Recchi is not Mike Knuble…
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
Chara tackles a guy and no call. Figures.
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Another penalty on the Flyers.
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looked like a clear trip, but i dont know.
by chillicothe20 on Jan 1, 2010 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
That was definitely a penalty though.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
Amen to that.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 1, 2010 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
Oh hey the dancing fat guy is up on the Green Monster. That guy strikes me as such an egomaniac.
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I got him up there… lol.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 1, 2010 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
Where has our captain been today?
I did not expect him to be so ineffective during regulation…
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Well, most of that game was pretty awesome.
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Wow. Should have won it at the other end, Coburn then effs up and it’s a goal.
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Too many men on the ice by Boston on that game-winner. The refs really wanted Boston to win despite missed opportunities by the Flyers.
When i said:
“The biggest problem is that when Coburn screws up, it is winding up behind the Flyers goalie. Not only that, but when he screws up, it’s a highlight reel screw up.”
I should have predicted “game-winning goal in NHL Winter Classic” would be in his exhibits.
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Don’t know how I feel about this presentation of the roster
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I don’t mind it actually. It’s very… American.
Obviously, I love how Canada did it, but if they want ratings in the States, this is how they get the Sarah Palins of the country.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
and Tampa Bay… Awful
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
Carle didn’t make Team USA.
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That’s a mistake.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
Miller, Quick, Thomas are yout goalies.
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Quick over Anderson = questionable at best.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 1, 2010 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
Why the hell did they stop the F-ing game in the middle of the third? Kill all the intesity with a dumb Neil Diamond song introduced by Denis Miller and the no-name terrible comedian that follows him around everywhere.
It was Denis Leary, not Miller.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
And then Matt Carle gets snubbed. F’in-A.
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And in that case, Jonathan Quick does not deserve an Olympic spot for 2 good months.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
He’ll get a start or two. Quick won’t see the ice – let alone the bench.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 1, 2010 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
Winter Classic sucked…..refs were bullshit…game was bullshit….should of been 10-1 Flyers crushing….
Skip the Pitt, Move on down to Broad Street....
Philadelphia Flyers / Columbus Blue Jackets, 'nuff said.
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