ECQF Game 4: Fewer penalties, more winning
by Travis Hughes on Apr 20, 2010 4:43 PM EDT
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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
TV: CSN Philly HD, MSG Plus, TSN 2, RIS -- no national TV in USA
Radio: 610 WIP (internet stream here), XM 207, SIRIUS 218
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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
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
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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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
WOOOOOOOOOOO
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by Travis Hughes on Apr 20, 2010 5:43 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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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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"Good night. Good hockey."
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
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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"Good night. Good hockey."
Sigh, we know… ;)
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by Ben Rothenberg on Apr 20, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up 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?
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
Probably could beat it but I’m sure having a star like Ovechkin makes people all over the world comment on theirs.
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"We will steal the show, jolly Rogers go, we are wolves of the sea."
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
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 CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Apr 20, 2010 7:18 PM EDT reply actions
the Nugent, it makes my ears bleed with joy!
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by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Apr 20, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Somebody was in the wrong thread…
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