Game Day (finally): Philadelphia Flyers at Florida Panthers
by Donny Rivette on Jan 27, 2009 8:35 AM EST
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As far as concepts go, I actually kind of like this one.
Flyers @ Cats, 7:30pm, BankAtlantic Center, FSN-FL
Panthers: 21-17-8 50P, 3rd in SE Flyers: 25-12-9 59P, 3rd in ATL
LAST 10: FLA: 5-2-3 PHI: 6-2-2
HOME & AWAY: FLA (H): 10-6-5 PHI (A): 10-7-6
SEASON SERIES: Game 2 of 4
ALL-TIME: 35-20-7 PHI
And away we go, as the (unofficial) start of the second half begins tonight.
AT THE ENDS
My stick. My NHL.
Ditching conventional wisdom (read: Panther-killer Antero Niittymaki), Philly coach John Stevens will employ Martin Biron against the Cats. Biron has lost his last two, allowing four goals in each.
My save. My NHL.
T-Vo heads into tonight's match 4-1-2 in his past seven, giving up more than three goals only once in that span.
Showing the seriousness that is their well-known trademark, Flyer faithful eagerly await the return of their club.
BATTERED AND BRUISED
Hatcher's quite probably done...forever. Flyers GM Paul Holmgren:
"I'm not very confident Derian has much of a chance of playing. He thinks it's a real long shot."
Expect The Beach's return tonight, as well as Peltonen.
Florida may have another Craig Anderson in the lineup.
DIVISIONALLY SPEAKING
TONIGHT IN THE SOUTHEAST
Everyone's in the sandbox this evening, so get prepped for a lot of squinty-eyed scoreboard watching.
- Washington @ Boston, 7p. The amazing Caps' season has been nothing less than spectacular...until the Broons' 10-point lead in the standings is factored.
- Carolina @ NY Rangers, 7p. Ranger fans will hear some telekinetic cheering from waaay down south tonight, as the Hurricanes look to hit 51 points.
- Montreal @ Tampa Bay, 7:30p. The suddenly-alive Bolts host a very motivated Habs squad.
- Atlanta @ Dallas, 8:30p. A matchup of recently underwhelming teams collide in Big D. Here's a stretch: Stars win.
THE CHASE FOR EIGHTH...AND BEYOND
Pittsburgh is the only other real competion within the conference outside of Buffalo, remaining tied with Florida at 50 points. The Pens return to the ice tomorrow, hosting the Rangers.
- Buffalo @ Edmonton, 9p. The Oil seeks to keep an no-again, off-again Sabres team from gaining two in the East.
LITTER BOX LINERS
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Miami Herald: Panthers back to work, blog: Only in Sunrise
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Palm Beach Bandwagon: Lots of shots and a defense that loves 'em
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Boward New Times: Will Panthers Star Stay? Only Bo' Knows
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Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers can't relax after break
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Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers regroup
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Camden Courier-Post: Flyers task "daunting"
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AP via NHL.com: game preview
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AccuScore projection via The Sporting News
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The Spread: game preview
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Panthers website
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Flyers website
THE FAR REACHES OF THE BLOGOSPHERE
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Cat Scratch (FLA)
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Panthers on the Prowl (FLA)
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Eager to go Psycho (PHI)
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Flyers Fan Central (PHI)
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The Flyer Frequent (PHI)
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Flying "P" (PHI)
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Broad Street Bull (PHI)
THE WARMUP
Richard Zednik takes exception to Scott Hartnell's defensive tactics in Philly, January 16, 2008.
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I really don’t understand the Biron start over Niittymaki. Niittymaki is 8-0 against the southeast, and would get plenty of rest before Tampa. I get that he wants to prime Biron for the playoffs, but do what’s best to get each win while it’s still not really stretch time.
Swing by The Flyer Frequent if you have nothing better to do.
I think it’s a vote of confidence from Stevens to Biron. He’s basically saying, “hey, it’s you’re job to lose man.”
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Because the Broad Street Subway is orange for a reason.
by Travis Hughes on Jan 27, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, and Biron hasn’t played in two weeks.
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Because the Broad Street Subway is orange for a reason.
by Travis Hughes on Jan 27, 2009 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
I was taken aback as well.
Considering Niittymaki’s ownership over the division, this must be a confidence booster as stated. In fact, I already had Niitty penciled in, until reading otherwise. Steven knows his club, I gather.
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