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ECQF Game 4: Fewer penalties, more winning

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Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Game 4
#2 New Jersey Devils at #7 Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers lead series, 2-1
Wachovia Center - 7:30 PM ET - Philadelphia, PA
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The last time the Flyers had a 2-1 series lead and lost the series was in 2000, when they had a 3-1 series lead over the Devils and wound up losing in seven games. We all remember it -- much too well, of course. Following Game 4 that year, the Devils and their fans were saying their prayers. Unfortunately for us, they came true that time, but in this case, history repeating itself is just not likely.

With a win tonight, the Flyers can put a complete stranglehold on New Jersey, and make us all a lot more comfortable in the process. After the way the Flyers dominated Game 3, though, why shouldn't we be confident? It's become evident that the worst fears of Devils fans have come true in this series -- it's a good matchup for the Flyers.

But it's more than that, as well. Philadelphia has completely outworked the Devils on every side of the puck. Be it on the penalty kill, on offense, on defense, and even in goal, the Flyers have been the better team in this series. So, why the hell should we be worried?

The Flyers have proven that they can eliminate Zach Parise and Ilya Kovalchuk from the equation. They've proven that they can beat the Devils to loose pucks and generally out work the opposition, and even if the Devils turn their game up, the Flyers should be able to hold them off by doing the same things. The orange and black have also been able to successfully beat Martin Brodeur, despite the magnificent third period from the future Hall of Famer on Sunday.

It's a huge game tonight, and you know the Devils are going to come out strong. If the Flyers can keep playing the way they have all series, and if they can -- for the love of God -- take less penalties, I believe they'll frustrate the Devils even further and head back to Newark with a chance to close out the series.

Puck drop at 7:30 tonight. The game thread will go live at 6:30.

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So, why the hell should we be worried?

Many, many reasons, the first of which is that we’re Philly fans.

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by Geoff Detweiler on Apr 20, 2010 4:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, that is all you need to say. I don’t think I stopped worrying about the Phillies in 2008 until Carlos Ruiz had confirmed with the home plate ump that he caught strike 3 and was running at Brad Lidge….

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by Jordan Ellel on Apr 20, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am opposed to the title of this post, because it clearly didn’t work in game 2.

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by HockeyOutsiders on Apr 20, 2010 5:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Great, great point.

TRAVIS!

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by Geoff Detweiler on Apr 20, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

er 2nd times the charm?

i hope

by edbro on Apr 20, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bat call? What?

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by Travis Hughes on Apr 20, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

You are correct, and thus… it is changed.

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by Travis Hughes on Apr 20, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

No. It never happened.

by Snevik on Apr 20, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

que?

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by Travis Hughes on Apr 20, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not to be an ass, Travis, but it’s “fewer” penalties. /your former grammar teacher

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by doubleh on Apr 20, 2010 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Way ahead of you.

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by Ben Rothenberg on Apr 20, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do’h, I’ve been making little mistakes like that all day today. Thanks

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by Travis Hughes on Apr 20, 2010 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

GO FLYERS!

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by ToddtheFox on Apr 20, 2010 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOOOO

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by Travis Hughes on Apr 20, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Exactly. What never happened.

by Snevik on Apr 20, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like it. Time for some nails in the coffin.

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by HockeyOutsiders on Apr 20, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

2000

…still haven’t forgiven lindros for inserting himself back into the lineup. and i’m sure he loses sleep over it.

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by psudrozz on Apr 20, 2010 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Regardless of context, I fear hubris.

by Snevik on Apr 20, 2010 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Go to Isreal! The Hummus is GLORIOUS! haha

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by Mitchell Green on Apr 20, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

BEAT NJ!!!!!

"Sugah n' rainbows"

"We will steal the show, jolly Rogers go, we are wolves of the sea."

by JpH89 on Apr 20, 2010 5:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey can we come to a consensus about something? Is it Boosh? Bouch? Booch? How are we spelling it? My vote is Booosh (dont’ care how many O’s) it’s just more intuitive pronunciation wise.

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by KreiderDesigns on Apr 20, 2010 6:01 PM EDT reply actions  

BOOOOOOOOOOSH

"Sugah n' rainbows"

"We will steal the show, jolly Rogers go, we are wolves of the sea."

by JpH89 on Apr 20, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, definitely BOOOSH.

I’m guessing you saw the kids on DNL with B-O-U-C-H on their shirts?

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by Travis Hughes on Apr 20, 2010 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes I did, and yes it cheesed me off.

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"Good night. Good hockey."

by KreiderDesigns on Apr 20, 2010 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Grilled?

Doesn’t matter how you spell it, it puts the cheddar in my whiskers.

by Snevik on Apr 20, 2010 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

My friend just posted the carcillo t-shirt artwork on facebook with a link to our store to her friends…the first response " hands down, my favorite flyers website. i’m glad you read it too." You’re famous, bitches!

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by KreiderDesigns on Apr 20, 2010 6:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Sigh, we know… ;)

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by Ben Rothenberg on Apr 20, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I want to see some devils get mashed tonight

by edbro on Apr 20, 2010 6:20 PM EDT reply actions  

For the record, as bandwagon as the Caps fans may be...

They had 2642 comments during their 3 period threads last night.

Can we beat that here at BSH?

by EREX21 on Apr 20, 2010 6:20 PM EDT reply actions  

that’s almost too much

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by Travis Hughes on Apr 20, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Unlikely.

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by Ben Rothenberg on Apr 20, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

we should just put one word comments in out thread

"Sugah n' rainbows"

"We will steal the show, jolly Rogers go, we are wolves of the sea."

by JpH89 on Apr 20, 2010 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Probably could beat it but I’m sure having a star like Ovechkin makes people all over the world comment on theirs.

by ryanitus on Apr 20, 2010 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bartulis>Ovi

"Sugah n' rainbows"

"We will steal the show, jolly Rogers go, we are wolves of the sea."

by JpH89 on Apr 20, 2010 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

He has a much better theme song.

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by Ben Rothenberg on Apr 20, 2010 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

thats for sure

"Sugah n' rainbows"

"We will steal the show, jolly Rogers go, we are wolves of the sea."

by JpH89 on Apr 20, 2010 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t want to beat it and I don’t want millions of people on the site (that sounds bad). I just like being able to actually keep track of the conversation.

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by Mitchell Green on Apr 20, 2010 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I shall don my Hextall Jersey in half an hour. We are 2-0 this post season while wearing it.

by bfrank27 on Apr 20, 2010 6:58 PM EDT reply actions  

I am wearing the same outfit I wore for game 3. Hoping for good things ;)

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by Mitchell Green on Apr 20, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

CUE THE TED NUGENT!!!!

TAKE THE FALL, ACT HURT, GET INDIGNANT

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Apr 20, 2010 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

the Nugent, it makes my ears bleed with joy!

TAKE THE FALL, ACT HURT, GET INDIGNANT

by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Apr 20, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

HERE WE GO BOYS! F’ING GAMETIME! DO THIS FLYERS!

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by Mitchell Green on Apr 20, 2010 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Already? Damnit!

Pittsburgh 1
Ottawa 0
6:28 1st

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by Mitchell Green on Apr 20, 2010 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

KATE SMITH!

“GOD BLESS AMERICA! MY HOME SWEET HOME!”

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by Mitchell Green on Apr 20, 2010 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Underway …

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by Mitchell Green on Apr 20, 2010 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Fans starting early :)

“Maarty, Maarty, Maarty”

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by Mitchell Green on Apr 20, 2010 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Somebody was in the wrong thread…

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by Travis Hughes on Apr 20, 2010 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

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