For anyone who follows the Flyers you know the first 2 games of their series were rough.  After their win in game 3 do you think they can come back and take the series.
128067
Screw Buffalo-Flyers all the way!
189675
Nope. They don't have the pitching to get it done. They're score a boat load or runs, sure. And they're probably even going to make it into the post season. But once they get into the post season and are in a short series against guys like Schilling/Beckett or Harden/Zito then they're all done.
590430
They certainly could do it.  There are are at least 3 more games, maybe 6 more, and anything can happen in that time.  I think the Canes are very strong, but too much like the Flyers (I'm a Devils fan). Edmonton has the heart and the spirit to carry it off.  Pronger's penalty shot in the last time was amazing! The Oilers have a lot of spirit  and heart and they deserve to win the Cup. Tonight it could go either way.  I'd say the odds are 50/50.
383087
Calgary has a recent history of slow starts and finishing well. IF you noticed, they have only played 2 divisional games so far this season, both against Edmonton, and there are 30 divisional games left. Those games are the 4-point swing games. They started out with a long road trip East, then some odd scheduling back home that had them play 2 games in 9 nights. Not an excuse, but a possible cause.\n\nKipper....yup, doesn't look like himseld until the last few games. He dominated last night versus the Stars. His GAA will be down where it typically is by mid season.\n\nAlso, the Flames scoring has improved over last season, but needs to improve. Give them time to figure out the lines and we'll see more.\n\nFinally, we aren't that bad. Look at the standings this morning, and they are only 4 points out of a playoff spot with a game in hand. They are only 5 points out of 2nd in the divison with 2 games in hand.  Wins on friday and saturday will bring them back to the .500 mark, similar position to last year.\n\nThere is nothing wrong with the Flames.\n\nGO FLAMES GO!!
217903
They might... they have to play out of their minds for about 15 games, but they could definitley do it. DO I think they will, of course!!! Im a Kings fan, but realisticaly I think they can beat teh spurs or suns, but after that series they will beaten down and battered, so who knows...
551033
Constant scrutiny i would think. That team has been under the gun for years now. They just cant pull the trigger in the playoffs, kinda like Ottawa. Look at all the changes both these teams have endured because of it. Both Ottawa and Philly have had very weak goaltending in the playoffs, both have been knocked out because of it. Both changed coaches a few times and still nothing to be proud about. Unlike Ottawa who seems to be stepping it up a bit, Philly has faltered and given up. \nI think Forsberg and Esche need to be traded. Not because they are bad players cause they deffinately arnt but both look bitter and cant seem to keep up a trend. Atleast bring in some new blood to change things up. Gagne is the heart of the team and i think Nittymatti and Beauchemin should be able to guide them in the pipes.. Doesnt help that they dont have a proven coach yet and the upper management isnt really seeing eye to eye yet.. it all effects them and shows by how they are playing on the ice.
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I'M WITH YA FLYERS RULE!! WE'RE GONNA WIN IN 7. TRUST ME\nALL WE NEEDED WAS FOR FORSBERG TO GET HIS LINE HOT AND ESCHE TO GET ON SOME KIND OF RYTHME AND DON'T FORGET SABRES GOALIE RYAN MILLER IS A ROOKIE TO THE PLAYOFFS ALL WE GOTTA DO IS GET HIM SHAKEY.\nFLYERS RULE!!!!!     LET'S GO FLYERS
324714
They have won in the past, but they are getting quite old now and the legs don't work as well anymore.  They also had a very easy schedule in the regular season.  Most of the teams in their division were the weakest in the league and they got most of the points possible against them.  Having a series against a young team that played over .500 hockey was just too much for them.
276196
I'm very upset to see thhe great season down the drain. but hopefully this will teach them a lesson for next year. I'm not gonna make excuses here, just facts. Lets see, Edmonton, first off, did one hell of a job. Pronger played like he needed to and Roloson showed up hungry. The Wings went in overconfident I think and Edmonton stunned them for the first 2 and 1/2 games with their great teamwork, goaltending, and lets not forget that tricky neutral ice trap style defense that worked out great. Detroit was not slow at all. In every game since game 2, Detroit controlled the tempo, had way more ice time in the offensive zone, and nearly doubled Edmonton in Shots on goal. The wings did great, they got great scoring chances but just weren't finishing on them. Stevie Y and Lang were in the trenches of every play of their shift. Zetty scored at least one goal every game. Maltby did one hell of a job blocking the passing lanes and forceing turnovers on the power play. Shanny had many of opportunities. It's not that we didn't play well. We had the chances, but just could not convert them into points. Now don't get me wrong on this next part, I like Manny Legace a lot, but every game, he allowed over his goals per game average and in nearly every game he allowed 2 goals within the first 10 shots and one game where he allowed 2 goals within the first 7 shots. Ya can't do that in the playoffs. They couldn't pull him and let ozzy play, cause ozzy was injured. I think Manny is an excellent goaltender, but he just had a really bad playoff run. Possibly due to inexperience. I just hope they don't fire manny for it. He got us the Presidents Trophy and he's been one hell of a backup for the past few seasons. lets not forget when we had Hasek and Kujo, Legace was third string and both Kujo and Hasek were injured and Manny played nearly as many games as Dom and Kujo combined, and we won the presidents trophy that year too. I say keep Manny, he just needs more experience as a starter. Hats off to Edmonton for a series well played. they won fair and square. All except for the third goal that was reviewed in game 6. It was def hit down with a high stick that the refs didn't call and then a very controversial kicking motion. but oh well. Maybe next year for the Wings. (((( KEEP MANNY LEGACE ))))
153264
I believe there's always a possibility to beat any team on any given night, but in a 7 game series? I don't think they could beat the reigning champion...
385059
Good luck, I doubt you will get anything back.  There was a bad call in Edmonton the other night that really changed the game.  Bad calls are a part of the game.
439812
While the goaltending situation has been shaky in Philly, I still think the main struggles of the team lie in the defense.  \n\n-Joni Pitkanen is good but he's made some crucial mistakes late in the game that costed the team at least, 1 shot at a win (Tampa Bay) and his plus/minus is low which is understandable.\n\n-Alexandre Picard may have a future as he does put shots on goal but he does struggle in keeping the puck in the zone.  \n\n-Derian Hatcher has slightly adjusted more but he's still a liability and overpaid.  He's part of the problem.\n\n-Rathje:  See Hatcher\n\n-Freddy Meyer is showing signs of returning to his good play last year but still has fallen off quite a bit.  Still, I'd keep him around based on his great speed.\n\nI still think that Philly will stick with Niity and Esche this year and probably try employing a more pure backup goalie to Niittymaki next year rather than spending money.
602091
I think your right about the moves they did and their good draft, but they play in one of the hardest divisions. While the eagles did improve i believe all the other teams in their division improved just as much if not more. It will be a hard road for them to make it back to the playoffs. But best of luck to ya.
91060
I actually think so. They've done some really good moves to bolster the team - the trade for Thornton being paramount. The main reason isn't so much based on the strengths of their own team (even though they showed some stamina against the Preds tonight and got the OT win) as other teams above them in the West right now faultering. I predict Anaheim and Colorado out of the playoffs in 15-16 games time and the Sharks sneaking into that 8th spot.
150074
I think the Sabres will knock out the Flyers in 5 and I'm a Flyer fan.\n\nThe Flyers lack a good goalie and a defense that can move the puck up the rink. \n\nHave a nice day,\nA depressed Flyer fan
619145
I dont think that Edmonton will pull it off. The reason I feel this way is the fact that Carolina is going to be out for blood after playing like a bunch of Junior B players. I hope Edmonton wins but I seriously think Carolina is going to take this one. Afterall, they have one of the best home records in the playoffs and they already lost once at home in this series. My prediction is 4-1. As for having to score in the first 5 minutes of the game to have a chance? Come on, give me a break. Look how Carolina came back from the 3-0 deficit in game 1.
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They said the Sabres would be lucky to place 25th in the league.  They ended up 5th behind Ottawa, Carolina, Detroit and Dallas.  They said their goaltending was good but no shutouts, then they get shutouts against Toronto and Carolina.  \n\nI think they are ready for the run in the playoffs since all teams start out even.  Process is simple be the first of the 16 teams to win 16 games. \n\nAs for Jersey it is stated that Brodeur has never beaten the Rangers in the playoffs....\n\nWell Good luck to all = = =  Go Sabres!!!!!!