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**AlexParty** · 05-14-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus ATW

Same thing I had hoped the Rangers would do.
The unsettling thing for Flyers fans is the Pens didn't even play well in game 2, yet they were still a strong enough team to keep winning. The Pens are very well coached and they are shutting down the Flyers #1 line. Much props to the Pens the Flyers will be lucky to win 1 of 2 at home.

Hey Marcus at least the flyers got this far and I'm sure the fans will appreciate it. I feel bad for Briere, didn't even get one shot on net last game :/ really bad for that guy.

Marcus ATW · 05-15-2008, 05:51 PM

Your right AP. No philly fans expected them to make any noise or even make it to the playoffs for that matter. Its definitely a positive year. I got to hand it to the Pens they are extremely well coached and stuck to their game plan and Gonchar is just flat out awesome. I said Pens in 6. We shall see how tonight goes.

Bum Mahoney · 05-16-2008, 08:29 AM

Flyers did what they needed to do last night. Wish Laraque was on the ice at the end when they were slashing Crosby off the face off.

**AlexParty** · 05-16-2008, 10:04 AM

Ya last nights game reminded me of the habs series. Philly really boxed out the pens and made it hard for them to score. Even with chances Biron stopped them. Good job to Philly for at least getting a win in the series, even if they go out it's not 4-0, that would suck. Now their going back to Pitts and a win there is almost impossible but we shall see.

**Red Dog** · 05-16-2008, 10:52 AM

I think Biron saved almost 40 shots -- he played great

Marcus ATW · 05-16-2008, 11:28 AM

Yeah he played solid. I think the Flyers can take 1 more in Pitt. But after that the show is over the Pens have to much skill.

Marcus ATW · 05-18-2008, 10:09 PM

I thought Flyers would lose in Six and the Stars in 5. Guess I had it backwards. Congrats Bum M Your Pens played very well!!!

Bum Mahoney · 05-19-2008, 08:21 AM

Yeah, they looked good. I know they are scoring a lot, but their defense has been pretty solid too. Got the deflections they needed. Congrats to the Flyers, what a turnaround season. Even though it was 4-1, it seemed like a closer series.

Marcus ATW · 05-19-2008, 10:04 AM

Time to put my Flyer's gear away. I already have my Phillies apparel on. lol.

**AlexParty** · 05-20-2008, 07:17 AM

I agree the flyers had a great run but the pens just have too many household names, so much skill.... Looks like Detroit and the Pens in the final. What a series that will be.

I think the best goal of the flyers series was when Malkin did his power shot right in front of Biron, that was just awesome.

Marcus ATW · 05-20-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexParty

I agree the flyers had a great run but the pens just have too many household names, so much skill.... Looks like Detroit and the Pens in the final. What a series that will be.

I think the best goal of the flyers series was when Malkin did his power shot right in front of Biron, that was just awesome.

Indeed Malkin must of shot the puck over 100 MPH I'm kinda glad it didn't hit Biron it might have killed him. Richards gave him a clean check and it took Malkin a while to collect himself. He was just clearing the zone when I think it was Gonchar hit him with the pass.
That was the most amazing goal. I actually thought he was going to fake the shot. LOL your right AP that shot was awesome.

**AlexParty** · 05-20-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus ATW

Indeed Malkin must of shot the puck over 100 MPH I'm kinda glad it didn't hit Biron it might have killed him. Richards gave him a clean check and it took Malkin a while to collect himself. He was just clearing the zone when I think it was Gonchar hit him with the pass.
That was the most amazing goal. I actually thought he was going to fake the shot. LOL your right AP that shot was awesome.

Ya the flyers are out but you have to admit that the Red wings vs Pens will be a great series.

Marcus ATW · 05-20-2008, 02:14 PM

Without a doubt. I am glad the Pens are representing the East instead of the Flyers. Flyers would not be able to skate with the Wings that would have been a sweep just like 97'. I can not believe not one game in the east or western conference did not go O.T.

Marcus ATW · 05-20-2008, 02:14 PM

***********Red Wings in 6**************

**AlexParty** · 05-20-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus ATW

***********Red Wings in 6**************

I don't know how many games but I say Detroit is going to take it. Do you know if Franzen is coming back to the line up for Detroit?

Marcus ATW · 05-20-2008, 02:58 PM

as of today I do not expect him to play in the series/
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/baxenbuckeye/152420

Bum Mahoney · 05-20-2008, 03:12 PM

Probably biases, but Pens in six. I can't see Detroit closing it out in Pittsburgh in a game six.
I just read on CBC that Franzen is close. But they had so many typos in the story that I won't trust anything they say, lol. Said Detroit won the series 4-1.