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Game Thread: Flyers @ Devils (Devils lead series 2-1) (self.Flyers)

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GAMETHREAD

Philadelphia Flyers vs New Jersey Devils

Date: May-05-2012

Location:

Prudential Center, Newark, NJ

Puck Drop

Eastern Time: 19:30

Pacific Time: 16:30

Grenwich Mean Time: 00:30

Stream: here

Credit to cizzop for this one

Projected Line-up:

LW C RW
S. Hartnell C. Giroux J. Jagr
J. van Riemsdyk D. Briere J. Voracek
W. Simmonds B. Schenn M. Read
M. Talbot S. Couturier E. Wellwood
D D
B. Coburn N. Grossmann
M. Carle K. Timonen
E. Gustafsson A. Lilja
Starting Goalie Back up
I. Bryzgalov S. Bobrovsky

If you see any errors in the line up, be sure to point it out and I'll change it. :)

Regular Season Stats:

NJD STAT PHI
82 GP 82
48 W 47
28 L 26
6 OTL 9
102 P 103
0.622 %P 0.628
2.63 G/G 3.17
2.50 GA/G 2.74
0.93 5v5 F/A 1.13
17.2 PP% 19.7
89.6 PK% 81.8
27.5 S/G 32.2
26.8 SA/G 28.4
0.727 Sc 1% 0.75
0.421 Tr 1st% 0.435
0.769 Ld 1 % 0.867
0.853 Ld 2% 0.892
0.571 OS % 0.564
0.525 OSB % 0.593
47.1 FO % 48.3

Playoff Stat Leaders:

Stat Philadelphia New Jersey
G Danny Briere 8 Travis Zajac 5
A Claude Giroux 8 David Clarkson 6
PTS Claude Giroux 15 Travis Zajac 9
PIM Zac Rinaldo 46 David Clarkson 20
SOG Claude Giroux 35 Zach Parise 42
+/- Erik Gustafsson +4 Bryce Salvador +6
Hits Scott Hartnell 30 David Clarkson 37
BkS Andreas Lilja 22 Andy Greene 17
TkA Sean Couturier 8 Zach Parise 8
GvA Matt Carle 10 Ilya Kovalchuk 9
FO% Danny Briere 57.8 Travis Zajac 58.9

Starting Goalies Analysis:

Ilya Bryzgalov

Stat Reg. Season Playoffs
GP 59 7
W 33 5
L 16 2
OTL 7 0
SV% .909 .873
GAA 2.48 3.70
SO 6 0

Martin Brodeur

Stat Reg. Season Playoffs
GP 59 8
W 31 4
L 21 4
OTL 4 0
SV% .908 .917
GAA 2.41 2.28
SO 3 1

The GP stat gives the TOTAL number of games played (inluding those the goalie started in, and came on in)

Regular Season Track Record:

Date Home Team Score Away Team
10/08/2011 New Jersey 0-3 Philadelphia
11/03/2011 Philadelphia 3-4 New Jersey
01/21/2012 New Jersey 1-4 Philadelphia
02/04/2012 Philadelphia 4-6 New Jersey
03/11/2012 New Jersey 4-1 Philadelphia
03/13/2012 Philadelphia 3-0 New Jersey
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[–]bramblepuss 14 points15 points ago

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This commercial with the crying mother and daughter makes me want to punch my television even more than this game does.

[–]thecasio 1 point2 points ago

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WORSE COMMERCIAL EVER MADE. I MUTE MY TV (OR HULU) EVERY TIME IT COMES ON.

[–]bramblepuss 1 point2 points ago

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Makes me never want to purchase a motorola phone ever again.

[–]thecasio 0 points1 point ago

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Is that what that commercial is for?

[–]bramblepuss 0 points1 point ago

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I think so. Looks like one of those new Droid Razrs. That's just what I can tell visually; my ears begin to bleed profusely during the commercial itself, so hearing anything becomes impossible.

[–]kopania1 10 points11 points ago

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bryzgalov is the only reason we're even remotely in this game

[–]Jesus_In_Drag 1 point2 points ago

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That is the thing that pisses me off the most. Going into this series he was the question mark. The rest of the team was not.

From what I have seen is this series, it's like watching a 5 man shootout vs Bryz.

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[–]Devon302 9 points10 points ago

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well technically we DID score second

[–]onesteveone 6 points7 points ago

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This game is driving me insane.

[–]tasenav 4 points5 points ago

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"that's two minutes for being strong!" - The Driver of EVERY NHL bandwagon, Pierre McGuire.

[–]PigPen220 6 points7 points ago

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If anything, I'm seeing it as a huge coaching problem. The dump-and-chase clearly doesn't work against Brodeur. So, why do they keep trying it, especially with an empty net?! At what point do you realize that you're not going to win using that approach and change it up?

[–]tasenav 3 points4 points ago

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If it's not Tuesday, it's next season.

[–]GramGuy 1 point2 points ago

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pissed me off the whole game. Gain the blue line and cut to the middle or hit the breaks. If we worked the side boards and points (like the devils did), the game would have been much different. This game was so bad I started counting turnovers on dump ins versus alternate rushes. Almost every time we didn't dump and try and work a cycle it was at least a shot on net and about half of the time is was a scoring chance. Why can't laviolette see this. We obviously need to adapt.

[–]PigPen220 0 points1 point ago

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That's exactly this team's problem. Game 4 and they still aren't adapting.

[–]_rapunzel_ 1 point2 points ago

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I've never been a fan of the dump-and-chase method but frankly I'm not sure the team can be trusted bringing in to the zone any other way at this point...

[–]PSUProud 0 points1 point ago

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They don't have any Dmen that can handle the puck. Mez and Pronger were the only two. Makes it tough to get the puck out of our zone cleanly. Thus when we do get it out, the Devils are already prepared to stop us from entering their zone.

[–]thecasio 0 points1 point ago

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i didnt feel like they were dumping and chasing this game. they couldnt get the puck deep in the zone at all...and on the few times they did, they lost every puck battle. they spent too much time making neutral zone passes that either got broken up or mishandled. Then, when they got in past the blue line, they would get neutralized on the boards.

bottom line is, what ever we are doing, the devils have had us figured out and we haven't changed anything.

[–]Devon302 5 points6 points ago

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So I heard the starting line is Schenn- Giroux- Jagr. Is this true?

[–]hendrix219 1 point2 points ago

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Its true.

[–]rockerlkj[S] 1 point2 points ago

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Flyers twitter said so.

[–]Devon302 0 points1 point ago

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Really? That seems like such a weird line.

[–]thecasio 0 points1 point ago

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I like it. Let's see if Hartnell gets the MSG!

[–]thecasio 4 points5 points ago

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2 mins for being strong..... Hahhaha

[–]almighty_bongholio 5 points6 points ago

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A SHORTHANDED GOAL?! what is happening here?

[–]thecasio 4 points5 points ago

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Good play, not much bryz could do there.

[–]mattmicko 3 points4 points ago

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Watching this team can be so frustrating...

[–]thecasio 4 points5 points ago

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Flyers are still not hitting enough. I don't get it. Where is the jam?

[–]Gizank 0 points1 point ago

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They just keep pulling up on their checks. It's so frustrating to watch.

[–]keefer 3 points4 points ago

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Good good. Give Hartsy something to get angry about. This is what we need.

[–]yaniwilks 4 points5 points ago

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Lavi better being ripping into them in the locker room right now. Enough of this bullshit pussy footing. We are better than this team.

[–]sans_sucre 4 points5 points ago

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Rinaldo should be in this game. Seriously. I have not seen a single big hit this series for the Flyers. They look like a bunch of scared puppies.

[–]Sporfoo 0 points1 point ago

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they really do. Hartsy seems to be dishing out some hits..but overall..very quiet and very frustrating.

[–]onesteveone 5 points6 points ago

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We're lucky it's only 3-2 right now

[–]bestbiff 2 points3 points ago

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Holy shit, screen the goalie and shoot on net. It's like it works or something.

[–]tasenav 0 points1 point ago

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It's like I've seen it before somewhere?

[–]tells_eternity 3 points4 points ago

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SHORTHANDED.

[–]GreatBosh 4 points5 points ago

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Get mad Hartnell. A little agression is what they need.

[–]thecasio 3 points4 points ago

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I really don't understand how the team has gotten so soft. It almost looks like they are going out of their way to not make hits.

[–]bramblepuss 2 points3 points ago

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where the fuck is our second defenseman there? We have Timonen trying to defend the entire fucking Devils team by himself.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points ago

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Can someone fucking tell me why every game when they have the puck and cycle it, we refuse to ATTACK? We just let them skate around and we give them room, ATTACK THE BODY. Also, why dont we shoot the puck, PUT IT ON NET.

[–]Gizank 4 points5 points ago

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And there's Zubris.

[–]pavlpants 2 points3 points ago

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I miss Meszaros and Pronger but that was fucking unacceptable

[–]_rapunzel_ 3 points4 points ago

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Pierre McGuire might as well tell Brodeur he watches him sleep nightly.

[–]cizzop 7 points8 points ago

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Nicest stream I can find:

http://www.jf-sports.com/channel3.html

[–]rockerlkj[S] 0 points1 point ago

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Being added to the thread. Good job man. :D

[–]Devon302 0 points1 point ago

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wow that's some pretty sweet quality. thanks bro

[–]Gizank 0 points1 point ago

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Nice one. Thanks!

[–]bramblepuss 4 points5 points ago

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Gotta say it: neither of those goals were Bryz's fault, at all. Bryz is the only reason why this series is even close.

[–]keefer 2 points3 points ago

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Enough is enough. Let's starting play with some jam in here. Let's go!

[–]Benay148 2 points3 points ago

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"that's two minutes for being strong kenny" - lies said by nbc tonight

[–]Benay148 2 points3 points ago

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GIROUX SHORTHANDED!!! and now giroux has the fire in him

[–]tells_eternity 2 points3 points ago

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Random question: why does it seem like so many goalies have numbers in the 30s?

[–]rockerlkj[S] 1 point2 points ago

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They just do, the same way you usually see D men with numbers in the forties or twenties. I really don't know why though.

I do know that 1 and 30 were always goalie numbers. You'd very rarely see a skater in them numbers.

[–]weenus 0 points1 point ago

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Originally players were given specific numbers based off positions. I believe the goalies were #1, and then backup goalies were in the #30's.

http://hockeygoalies.org/faq/numbers.html

[–]keefer 2 points3 points ago

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I think the Flyers are starting to catch on. They at least look up on their skates now.

[–]mattmicko 2 points3 points ago

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SOME ONE COVER THE GOD DAMN POINT!!!!

[–]bramblepuss 2 points3 points ago

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That's on Carle, who was up with Kovalchuk at the blue line. Depended on Coots to clear the point.

Don't mean to be on Carle so much, but he's gotta stop making stupid ass mistakes that lead to goals allowed.

[–]mattmicko 1 point2 points ago

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I disagree the Flyers have collapsed in front of their net so much that the points are wide open and the Devils have plenty of time to move the puck wherever they damn well please.

[–]EryxEvil 0 points1 point ago

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I fully agree with you, it seems like everytime there is a bad defensive breakdown that leads to a goal you see Carle very close to the player that scored. I know alot of people say hes a damn good d-man, im not seeing it though.

[–]bramblepuss 0 points1 point ago

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The argument I've heard is that statistically and technically, he's a good young defenseman. But, they don't have a statistic yet for "crucial breakdowns that directly lead to a goal". Because Carle would lead the team in that category.

[–]EryxEvil 1 point2 points ago

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Im thinking he might lead the league in that catagory.

[–]bramblepuss 0 points1 point ago

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Exactly. And it'll be really frustrating if they resign him and make him the highest-paid defenseman on the team next year. I don't wanna get stuck with this fucking guy.

[–]EryxEvil 0 points1 point ago

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Coburn has been out playing him all playoffs long, on that last 2 on 1 during the PP the only reason it happens is because hes out of position.

[–]almighty_bongholio 2 points3 points ago

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well that lasted long

[–]di6i741r3v01u7i0n 2 points3 points ago

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Interference my ass!

[–]GalacticCasket 2 points3 points ago

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I'm trying to watch the CBC commentary... between the floral suit and the nonsensical rambling I think I may be tripping

[–]tasenav 1 point2 points ago

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BEST commercial of the regular season stream was the Don Cherry made for Canadian TV movie they would show clips of during intermissions and every commercial break. Had me howling.

[–]GalacticCasket 1 point2 points ago

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googling this now, thanks

[–]thecasio 2 points3 points ago

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Bryz bailing coburn out

[–]keefer 2 points3 points ago

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BRYZNASTY.

[–]raurensaurusrex 2 points3 points ago

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Im blind, I'm deaf, I wana be a ref!

[–]thecasio 1 point2 points ago

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Well it looks like Kenny Alberts is calling the game again. is it me or is he awful?

[–]jdmousley 2 points3 points ago

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I hate his voice so much. Seriously considering putting on 610 and listening to that.

[–]Gizank 1 point2 points ago

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Hit somebody you figure-skating sissies! WTF?

[–]onesteveone 1 point2 points ago

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This made me laugh, but it's so true...

[–]di6i741r3v01u7i0n 1 point2 points ago

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I don't recognize this team at all... we're getting out worked, out muscled, and out skated. Does Jersey really just have our number, or do the guys just not give a shit. Because honestly, I have no idea what the fuck they're doing.

Edit: Holy shit is Lavy's face red

[–]tells_eternity 1 point2 points ago

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Way too cute with the passing.

[–]Benay148 1 point2 points ago

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flyers playing a lot like they did last year against the bruins in the second round

[–]DocShadeball420 1 point2 points ago

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Perre is just giddy that the Flyers are struggling.

[–]keefer 1 point2 points ago

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We must cash in on this.

[–]almighty_bongholio 1 point2 points ago*

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i love the organist playing black sabbath haha...finally a doop by roux Edit: Hartsy?

[–]bramblepuss 1 point2 points ago

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Need to stay aggressive now. Keep establishing possession.

[–]bramblepuss 1 point2 points ago

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ROOOOOOOO!!!!!

[–]keefer 1 point2 points ago

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GIROUXXX!

[–]thecasio 1 point2 points ago

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Ggggggggggg

[–]rockerlkj[S] 1 point2 points ago

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THAT is Flyers hockey. That is what we can do. Lets fucking keep at this.

[–]snoots 1 point2 points ago

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Best backhand of the playoffs from Giroux.

[–]keefer 1 point2 points ago

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Keep the foot on the gas!

[–]almighty_bongholio 0 points1 point ago

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fuckin giddy-up and go

[–]Rustytire 1 point2 points ago

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YES!!! MAKE THEM EAT IT!

[–]jdmousley 1 point2 points ago

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Its been a while since the last time I smiled that big after a flyers goal.

[–]di6i741r3v01u7i0n 1 point2 points ago

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Shit... almost got through that

[–]bramblepuss 1 point2 points ago

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Carle's gotta clear out the front of the net there. Need to be more physical.

[–]GreatBosh 0 points1 point ago

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I feel like they've been letting people hang around the net way too much all through the playoffs.

[–]bramblepuss 0 points1 point ago

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that's the one area where they miss Pronger and Mez hugely. Grossmann is good in that respect, but the Timonen/Carle line can't get any push when it comes to clearing the net.

[–]di6i741r3v01u7i0n 1 point2 points ago

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Yeah, I can't wait until Mez get's back (hopefully next game) because we definitely need some more big bodies clearer the crease for Bryz. Overall though we're just not playing the body. Letting the Devils just take whatever ice they want without any real push back

[–]bramblepuss 0 points1 point ago

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Coburn's done a pretty good job as well all postseason in being a physical presence down low.

[–]bestbiff 1 point2 points ago

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I don't think I've ever seen a team whiff as much from the point as the flyers.

[–]di6i741r3v01u7i0n 1 point2 points ago

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Need to shoot that puck Jake

[–]keefer 1 point2 points ago

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You friggin serious.

[–]NEEEEEN 1 point2 points ago

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Fuck.

[–]jayfatsby 1 point2 points ago

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You can say that Bryz isn't clutch, but damn if he doesn't bail us out of some shitty situations, especially in this series. Definitely an upgrade from Leighton.

[–]thecasio 1 point2 points ago

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Bryzzzzzz is keeping them in the game. When is this team going to step up?

[–]-CraZy- 1 point2 points ago

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There is absolutely no fear in the Devils forecheck or defence. They know we won't try to hit them at the boards or the blueline. We're not aggressive at all.

[–]bramblepuss 1 point2 points ago

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how the fuck

[–]di6i741r3v01u7i0n 1 point2 points ago

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FUUUUUCKKKK

[–]bestbiff 1 point2 points ago*

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Maybe this'll wake this god damn team the fuck up because this is getting old to watch. Same shit for 3 games in a row.

[–]rockerlkj[S] 1 point2 points ago

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Well, if Shanny is being consistent with his dealing of stars so far (Weber and Ovie), then worst for G will be a fine. In a perfect world though, he'll be out for game 5 in Philly, which sucks, but it might kick the Flyers hard enough in the ass to get their acts together.

[–]onesteveone 1 point2 points ago

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Can someone explain what's going on? We scored a shorthanded goal to go up 2-0 and it didn't even phase the Devils?

"Oh, down 2-0? No big deal, watch us score a goal real quick and pressure you endlessly until we get the next ones"..

Seriously, we had some jam going and then...?

[–]OddPerformance 1 point2 points ago

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We absorbed the Penguins and have now transformed into their style of play.

[–]bramblepuss 0 points1 point ago

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It's like that Katamari video game, except it makes you cry a lot more.

[–]di6i741r3v01u7i0n 1 point2 points ago

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Its because both of our goals were mainly breakdowns on their part that are rare. Up until both of those goals, they had been dominating play (still are). They knew that those goals had happened, but they were still controlling the play, so they went out and kept doing what they had been doing, and we see where that's gotten us. They know we're not hitting, not attacking, and letting them play their game, so they aren't worried.

[–]NEEEEEN 1 point2 points ago

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I feel like we're not even making an effort to skate to the puck. God damnit this is painful.

[–]tasenav 1 point2 points ago

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Drive the Zamboni through the hole in our fucking offensive face off alignment.

[–]_rapunzel_ 1 point2 points ago

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Put Talbot out there. He looks about ready to kill someone.

[–]thelotuseater13 1 point2 points ago

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Fuck it...

[–]DrtyJrz 1 point2 points ago

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The Flyers are being outplayed in every area. This team can't even execute a simple break out of the zone. Absolutely pathetic. These last 3 games have been worse than that 10-3 loss to the Pens in the last series. Thoroughly embarrassing.

[–]may7th1981 1 point2 points ago

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keep the faith brothas. they can come back from 3-1. win one and its 3-2. then tie it up. also, i'm drunk.

[–]StrikerXBL 1 point2 points ago

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Also if i ever hear the phrase "aggressive forecheck" again I'm going to murder everyone at NBCSN. They must have said that phrase 1000 times tonight. Fucking fucks.

[–]tells_eternity 2 points3 points ago*

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It's Brodeur's 40th birthday today. How sweet a present would a loss from the Flyers be?

[–]tasenav 3 points4 points ago*

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OH What's that Pierre?! Where did you put your Devil's dick sucking notes? Pushed them behind your Flyers sheet as soon as we took the lead?

[–]keefer 2 points3 points ago

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Brodeur, the Crosby of goaltending.

[–]StrikerXBL 2 points3 points ago

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Flyers ruined the Penguins first game at their new arena, they ruined the Bruins banner raising, and now they will ruin a birthday.

[–]thewooboost 2 points3 points ago

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What the fuck Giroux....what the fuck.

[–]thecasio 1 point2 points ago

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Refs just gave Brodeur his birthday present

[–]pavlpants 1 point2 points ago

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seriously, touch the old man and get a penalty, fucking stupid

[–]yaniwilks 1 point2 points ago

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get the fuck out of here with that bullshit G.I call. Good kill.

[–]tasenav 1 point2 points ago*

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Bile continues to build as we fucking sit back and wait for puck to get to the places! (meanwhile the devils are beating us everyfuckingtime) SKKKAATEEE!

[–]mattmicko 1 point2 points ago

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ILYA ILYA ILYA ILYA ILYA ILYA ILYA ILYA ILYA ILYA ILYA!!!!

[–]thecasio 0 points1 point ago

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Wow....

[–]Jesus_In_Drag 1 point2 points ago

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Dear Flyers,

I love you, but you seem to not give a shit.

Sincerely,

Jesus_In_Drag

[–]bramblepuss 1 point2 points ago

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This is embarrassing. I'm fucking disgusted. This is the type of series that can drive a man to the bottle.

[–]jdmousley 0 points1 point ago

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Cooter is in, Rinaldo is a healthy scratch.

[–]Devon302 0 points1 point ago

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Flyers we want good defense, not ONLY defense

[–]GreatBosh 0 points1 point ago

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Think we're going to get a chance to play offense tonight? Where is the tenacity we had against the Pens?

[–]weenus 0 points1 point ago

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Yeah I don't know who these Flyers are. The Flyers I have been watching for the past, I dunno, 90 or so games, were capable of making a pass or a shot without waffling the puck EVERY SINGLE FUCKING TIME. God damn, it's just a waffle show out there.

[–]Benay148 0 points1 point ago

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LAVY FUCKING TIME OUT. HERE WE FUCKING GO.

[–]weenus 0 points1 point ago

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Sweet drop pass Danny, instead of cycling across to the RD who could have maybe actually completed SOME FUCKING THING.

God damn, I'm not usually a "PANIC!" fan but when I watch the team getting outworked to the puck by guys who are literally 15 feet behind a Flyer to a puck for FOUR STRAIGHT FUCKING GAMES it starts to get really old.

[–]di6i741r3v01u7i0n 0 points1 point ago

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When you have three Devils back with one D-Man, how the fuck do we not have open passing options up the ice? I mean, I get the pressure is there, but they're sending in 2-3 guys into our zone after almost every puck. I don't understand how we're not getting open up ice...

[–]keefer 0 points1 point ago

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GIROUXXXXX!

[–]tells_eternity 0 points1 point ago

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ROOOOO

Edit: Hartnell?

[–]thecasio 0 points1 point ago

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Hartnell will get it, but that play was all G. That's what we need from him. Nice to see Hartnell get a goal too.

[–]Benay148 0 points1 point ago*

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LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOO, NOW SCORE MORE THAN ONE

[–]keefer 0 points1 point ago

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Important kill here.

[–]tasenav 0 points1 point ago

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The tandem is BACK! This is the shit we need back.

[–]almighty_bongholio 0 points1 point ago

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FUCK GARY GLITTER

[–]bajothehedgehog 0 points1 point ago

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Dear Marty,

Happy Birthday...bitch.

Love, Claude

[–]Sporfoo 0 points1 point ago

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They need to work this whole period! Seems like they keep taking shifts off.

[–]Sporfoo 0 points1 point ago

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I swear the commentary ginx's everything.

[–]onesteveone 0 points1 point ago

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bryz can't stand on his head the whole game WTF!

[–]ag3mo 0 points1 point ago

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Bryz looks pissed and rightfully so.

[–]bramblepuss 0 points1 point ago

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Hell of a save.

[–]tells_eternity 0 points1 point ago

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Holy...

[–]di6i741r3v01u7i0n 0 points1 point ago

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Bryz bailing em out again, but we're probably gonna take a penalty on this.

[–]tells_eternity 0 points1 point ago

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Another shotless period?!

[–]Benay148 0 points1 point ago

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the entire devils team vs bryz

[–]bestbiff 0 points1 point ago

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Flyers suck yet again. 11 minutes into the 2nd period and no shots again. Pathetic. They can't do anything right. Two devils in front of the net and Bryz manages to make the save. But how does that happen?

[–]thecasio 0 points1 point ago

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New game...take a shot after every loss battle along the boards in the D zone. Should be fucked up before 3rd period.

[–]thecasio 0 points1 point ago

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shots

[–]njactor 0 points1 point ago

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If you don't want to drink that much, take a shot after the Flyers register a shot on goal.

[–]thecasio 0 points1 point ago

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Lavi had to bight his lip for that interview

[–]OddPerformance 0 points1 point ago

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If we get out of this period still tied I consider that a small victory. Bryz has completely bailed them out. Outshot 30-10? Flyers are being dominated in every aspect!

Gotta wake up!

[–]tells_eternity 0 points1 point ago

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Shots are 30 to 10 NJ? Jesus.

[–]Jesus_In_Drag 1 point2 points ago

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Sorry. I can't help.

[–]di6i741r3v01u7i0n 0 points1 point ago

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We cannot buy a god damn goal

[–]almighty_bongholio 0 points1 point ago

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well there's a #hartnelldown

[–]bramblepuss 0 points1 point ago

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Looks like a lot of slipping and sliding by players...sounds like the ice is almost melting.

[–]thelotuseater13 0 points1 point ago

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Whats the consensus on the Giroux hit at the end of the 2nd period? Im new to hockey so cant tell. I know a hit to the head is a bad hit, but it didnt seem that bad and it wasnt his full head...

[–]onesteveone 0 points1 point ago

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Between the head being hit and the puck being gone I wasn't a big fan, plus it seemed like Giroux was doing it to retaliate for something that wasn't called. he didn't leave his feet, though, so that's a good thing. I don't think it'll be a big deal.

[–]thelotuseater13 0 points1 point ago

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Okay, so little possibility of suspension?

[–]onesteveone 1 point2 points ago

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I'm not a hockey expert by any means, but I don't think so. This was also posted earlier, so give this person's opinion a read:

http://www.reddit.com/r/Flyers/comments/tabxe/game_thread_flyers_devils_devils_lead_series_21/c4kx3id

[–]thelotuseater13 0 points1 point ago

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Okay, need a miracle to get anything out of this series at the moment though...

[–]onesteveone 0 points1 point ago

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Yes, you're absolutely correct. To our credit we've been playing our best hockey with our backs against the wall this year, but that has usually been in games not in series. This is just a bigger pill to swallow being down in a series, but the same principle applies and I'm hoping it holds true. We're headed back to Philly for the next game so hopefully that helps us a little.

[–]thelotuseater13 0 points1 point ago

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I hope so but i am not hopeful, just seems substandard in my opinion when compared to other games ive watched. My housemate is a Devils fan, I dont think i can take my first playoffs losing to them :(

[–]onesteveone 0 points1 point ago*

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I've seen the Flyers lose two stanley cups, an early exit from the playoffs isn't nearly as bad, but I know what it's like to live with someone who is a fan of an opposing team.

Welcome to the hatred that is the NJ Devils. They are my least favorite hockey team, so if we lose this series I am going to be miserable.

[–]bestbiff 0 points1 point ago

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That's it.

[–]mdfmk05 0 points1 point ago

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Terrible penalty to take.

[–]Benay148 0 points1 point ago

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and thats all she wrote friends

[–]GramGuy 0 points1 point ago

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No more dump and chase. Cross blue line, hit the brakes or cut to the middle. Fuck the cycle, work the half boards and the points and get pucks to the net through traffic. It is really that easy

[–]tasenav 0 points1 point ago

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Happy Fucking Birthday (Penalty) Brouder!

[–]Coors_Lightyear 0 points1 point ago

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Does it annoy anyone else when they refer to man advantage as special teams?

[–]onesteveone 3 points4 points ago

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It annoys me in general when commentators cross reference sports in their play by play.

[–]di6i741r3v01u7i0n 0 points1 point ago

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Not a real trip... he stepped on Lilja's stick... big Kill though... here we go!

[–]StrikerXBL -3 points-2 points ago

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The Devils are not even a good team. The only reason they are winning is that for some reason the Flyers are underachieving so badly.

It's frustrating that we will probably be knocked out by a worse team just because of bad play.

The Devils have no chance to win the cup. They will no doubt lose to whoever wins the Caps/Rangers series and even if they magically win that they won't beat Flyers west.

[–]-CraZy- 9 points10 points ago

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Although I agree we are a much more talented team, you can't be arrogant and say we should win. Based off talent, the pens should win everything because they have 2 superstars+great supporting cast. I don't know what's wrong with the team, but I agree it is frustrating. Don't know if its system or players but the team play sucks.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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to put this in perspective, so far we are worse than the...gulp...Florida Panthers

[–]keefer -3 points-2 points ago

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Holy dive.

[–]di6i741r3v01u7i0n -4 points-3 points ago*

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Complete dive...Definitely sold that bullshit

Edit: Zubris totally knew there was only four seconds left in the period, so he could leave the ice and sell it hard. He'll be back on the bench at the start of the third without a doubt.

Second Edit: Called it, he's on the bench, looks fine.

[–]bestbiff -1 points0 points ago

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Fucking puck bounces at the last second over Briere's stick with that shit ice they have in New Jersey.

[–]PSUProud 4 points5 points ago

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The ice was bad for both teams. As much as I want to blame the refs and the ice, I can't. The defense was horrible.

[–]bestbiff 0 points1 point ago

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I'm not blaming the ice for the loss. The flyers played awful. It's just that of course the puck takes a hop over the stick to lead to an empty net goal to cap off another terrible game.

[–]PSUProud 0 points1 point ago

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I was not in the least bit surprised when that happened. That's what happens when concerts are scheduled during hockey season. The floor is still warm from the night before.

[–]thecasio -4 points-3 points ago

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Wow...that's a bs call

[–]thecasio 2 points3 points ago

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Can only hope this puts some fire in g

[–]DocShadeball420 -4 points-3 points ago

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Devils fans: "Heeey, you suck!" how original, I expect nothing less from Jersey meatheads.

[–]bestbiff -1 points0 points ago

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Here comes another limp power play... Come on establish some kind of offensive possession.

[–]tasenav 0 points1 point ago

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Ouchtown. Couple seconds too soon.

[–]bestbiff 1 point2 points ago

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They listened to me for once. Lavy was reading this thread!

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