Category Archives: Stanley Cup Playoffs
That’s More Like It! Flyers Fend Off Elimination – Beat Pens 4-2.
The Philadelphia Flyers capitalized on two first-period power plays and got excellent play from goaltender Marty Biron to stay alive for one more game, defeating the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-2, to set the series at 3-1 heading back to Pittsburgh. … Continue reading
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The Flyers Should Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night.
In mixed martial arts, when a fighter is “rocked” it means they have taken a hard blow to the head from the opposing fighter and become temporarily dazed, bobbing in an out of consciousness for a few moments. More times … Continue reading
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Coburn Doubtful for Game Three.
After being hit with a deflected shot that opened a giant gash from his left eye to his nose in game two, the Flyers best remaining defenseman Braydon Coburn is being reported as doubtful for game three by General Manager … Continue reading
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Steal City! Fortunate Pens Beat Damaged Flyers to Take 2-0 Lead.
Once again the Philadelphia Flyers are playing against a very good team and a very poor pack of refs. The Pittsburgh Penguins capitalized twice on very questionable calls and Maxime Talbot tallied the game winner in the third period, as … Continue reading
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Incomplete Flyers Fall to Penguins in Game One.
Clearly lacking stalwart defender Kimmo Timonen, the out-of-sorts Flyers gave a decent effort but were simply too sloppy to contend with the Pittsburgh Penguins, who came back from a one-goal deficit to beat the visiting Flyers 4-2, to lead the … Continue reading
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Timonen Likely Out For Playoffs With Blood Clot.
The Flyers’ hopes for the cup took a serious hit Thursday, as their number-one defenseman Kimmo Timonen, made the medical decision to sit out the remainder of the year with a blood clot in his ankle. Doctors found the clot … Continue reading
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Do You Believe? Flyers Oust Top-Seeded Canadians to Advance to Eastern Conference Finals.
Only eight games remain between the Philadelphia Flyers and what seems more and more like destiny. With 3:04 left in the third period and the score locked at four, Scottie Upshall deflected a Jeff Carter shot past Canadians’ goalie Carey … Continue reading
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Carbo Says Price is Right for Game Five.
Three days after the risky decision to start 22-year old Jaroslav Halak in net, Canadians coach Guy Carbonneau made the official call to put 20-year old Carey Price back in net, in an attempt to stave off elimination in game … Continue reading
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Carbonneau’s Cocky Demeanor Should Fuel Philly’s Fire.
In the press conference following Wednesday’s 4-2 loss to the Flyers, Montreal Canadians’ coach Guy Carbonneau, refused to give Marty Biron and the Flyers credit after Philadelphia took a demanding 3-1 series lead over his Canadians. “I am still really … Continue reading
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Flyers Cash in When it Counts: Lead Series 3-1.
R.J. Umberger scored two goals and Marty Biron was dazzling, but it was Danny Briere’s power play goal with 4:48 left in the third period that broke a 2-2 tie, giving the Flyers a 3-2 victory over Montreal in pivotal … Continue reading
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