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Flyers Win Dramatic Game 7 Against Capitals, Move On To Second Round To Face Montreal
April 23, 2008 by
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After blowing a lead in the third period of game one, the Flyers came back and won the next three, only to blow that lead and have the series tied after 6 games. After the Washington win last night in game 6, many thought that the Flyers were finished and the Capitals had all the momentum...
Flyers Squander 2 Goal Lead, 2 Game Lead, Capitals Force Game 7
April 22, 2008 by
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Last Thursday, the Flyers won a dramatic game 4 in the second overtime period. That win gave them a commanding 3 games to 1 lead in their first round series with the Washington Capitals. After three strong games, most thought that the series was pretty much won by the Flyers. No one...
Knuble Discusses Injury With Media
April 20, 2008 by
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During the second period of Saturday's game with the Washington Capitals, Mike Knuble injured his hamstring and will be out for the rest of the first round. Today, he addressed the injury with the media.
There has been some speculation but no official word from the Flyers...
Flyers Continue Dominance of New York Islanders
April 20, 2008 by
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After a shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils on Friday night, the Philadelphia Flyers were right back at it Saturday night on Long Island. This season the Flyers have dominated the New York Islanders who at this point are out of the playoffs.
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Flyers Come Close, But Still Can't Win In New Jersey
April 20, 2008 by
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Dating back more than 10 years, the Philadelphia Flyers have had trouble when it would involve playing the New Jersey Devils. That would be no different this year. So far this year the Flyers have 1 win in 6 games. To make matters worse, Philadelphia hasn't won in New Jersey in...
Flyers Lose Game 5 To Capitals, Lose Knuble To Hamstring Injury
April 19, 2008 by
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The season was on the line for the Washington Capitals on Saturday, and they came out like it. They played with a no-holds barred energy and knocked the Flyers back on their heals.
During the second period, Mike Knuble, who was the hero of game 4, went down to block a shot and injured...
Capitals Fall In Must Win Game, Flyers Take Commanding 3 to 1 Series Lead
April 18, 2008 by
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With the Flyers taking the series lead on Tuesday night, Thursday night's game 4 was do or die for the Washington Capitals. A win and series would be tied 2 games a piece heading back to Washington, but a loss would put them in a hole and put Philadelphia up 3 games to 1. Highlights included.
Capitals Defeat Flyers, Take One Game Lead
April 18, 2008 by
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Game 1 of the first round matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals had everything that everyone was expecting. There were lots of goals, plenty of hits, and the emotions were running high.
The Capitals jumped out to an early lead thanks to former Flyers enforcer...
Talk About Making It Hard On Yourself
April 17, 2008 by
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Like with most things, there is the easy road and the hard road. The Flyers have decided to take the hard way to the playoffs. With the loss to the Penguins on Wednesday night the Flyers failed to gain a point and move up in the standings.
Last night, the Washington Capitals [.....
Kimmo Timonen To Play In Game Four On Thursday
April 16, 2008 by
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In the second period of last night's Flyers - Capitals game, the Flyers' top defenseman Kimmo Timonen was thrown into the net. Timonen was injured on the play and left the game. The way he was holding his arm many thought it was a serious injury. Timonen addressed the media...
Flyers Defeat Capitals Again, Take Series Lead
April 16, 2008 by
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After splitting the first two games in Washington, the first round match up between the Flyers and Capitals moved to Philadelphia. After completely shutting down and shutting out Washington on Sunday, Philadelphia had the momentum. Highlights included.
Gary Roberts Is Such A Tough Guy
April 15, 2008 by
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Anyone who knows me knows that: 1) I despise the Pittsburgh Penguins, 2) I have always despised Gary Roberts, no matter what team he plays for, and 3) the title of this post is completely sarcastic.
Watching last night’s Penguins game just furthered my dislike for that team...
Milbury Apologizes For His "Crap" Commentary
April 15, 2008 by
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During his commentary between periods of Sunday's Flyers - Capitals game, NBC "analyst" Mike Milbury had a slip of the tongue and called the Washington Capitals, the "Washington Craps." Or at least he says it was a slip of the tongue. To further dig himself...
Maybe We Shouldn't Have Done That
April 15, 2008 by
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The management of the Ottawa Senators seems to have good ideas, just some poor execution. The Ottawa Sun is reporting that they put up a mural as part of making over the hallway that leads to the dressing rooms. It shows the Senators shaking hands with the Pittsburgh Penguins after...
Milbury Apologizes for his "Crap" Commentary
April 15, 2008 by
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During his commentary between periods of Sunday's Flyers - Capitals game, NBC "analyst" Mike Milbury had a slip of the tongue and called the Washington Capitals, the "Washington Craps." Or at least he says it was a slip of the tongue.
Flyers - Capitals Series Schedule Released
April 14, 2008 by
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The schedule for the first round playoff series between the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals has been released.
Game 1
Fri., Apr. 11, 7:00 PM
Flyers at Washington
Game 2
Sun., Apr. 13, 2:00 PM
Flyers at Washington
Game 3
Tues., Apr. 15, 7:00 PM
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Sean Avery's Dancing With The Stars Audition
April 14, 2008 by
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Watching last night's Rangers - Devils game and the exchange between Sean Avery and Martin Brodeur, you would think Avery was trying to get the attention of Dancing with the Stars with his moves. The problem for Avery was that his dance partner, Brodeur, wanted nothing to do with...
Flyers Play Complete Game, Shutout Capitals
April 13, 2008 by
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After Friday's Game 1 collapse by the Flyers, they learned a valuable lesson, that they could easily slip back into the bad habits that caused them to lose 10 straight games earlier this year. Hockey is a 60 minute game, and playing anything less will spell loss.
Capitals Defeat Flyers, Take One Game Lead
April 12, 2008 by
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Game 1 of the first round matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals had everything that everyone was expecting. There were lots of goals, plenty of hits, and the emotions were running high.
Flyers Fall To Penguins in Crucial Game
April 10, 2008 by
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This is the kind of hockey you wait all year for. The playoffs don't start until sometime next week, but the games being played right now feel like playoff games. Players fighting for every inch. Tempers flaring amongst the players. And the fans are completely into it. I mean,...
Flyers Present Team Awards, Richards Team MVP
April 10, 2008 by
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Prior to this afternoon's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Flyers had their annual Team Awards Presentation. Here are the results:
Bobby Clarke Trophy, Team MVP - Mike Richards
Barry Ashbee Trophy, Best Defenseman - Kimmo Timonen
Pelle Lindbergh Memorial Trophy ...
Flyers Shutout Penguins while Captain Crosby Sits
April 10, 2008 by
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The Flyers may have punched their playoff ticket on Friday night by defeating the New Jersey Devils and getting a bit of help from the Florida Panthers, but there was still one more game to be played. Today it was the Pittsburgh Penguins coming to town a few days after beating the...
Devils Exorcised In Philadelphia, Flyers Clinch Playoff Spot
April 10, 2008 by
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With 2 games remaining in the season and the playoffs on the line, would you really want to play a team who you've gone 1-5-1 against this season? A team that has had your number every season for more than a decade? Yeah, that's what I thought. But, when adversity [...]
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Flyers - Capitals First Round Series Analysis
April 08, 2008 by
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This is going to be a fun series to watch, and that is not just because of the Ovechkin factor. Both of these teams are young, fast and physical.
By finishing in last place last year, the Flyers missed the playoffs for the first time in 11 years. In the offseason, GM Paul Holmgren...
Flyers Shutout Penguins while Captain Crosby Sits
April 06, 2008 by
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The Flyers may have punched their playoff ticket on Friday night by defeating the New Jersey Devils and getting a bit of help from the Florida Panthers, but there was still one more game to be played. Today it was the Pittsburgh Penguins coming to town a few days after beating the...
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