Sunday, April 06, 2008
FLYERS NEWS
After clinching a playoff spot in their last game, this afternoon's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the last of the season, was all about playoff positioning for the Orange and Black. With a win they would have the 6th seed in the East, with a loss they would stay as the 8th seed in the East. Thanks to the dazzling play of goalie Marty Biron who compiled 20 saves on his way to his second straight shutout, the Flyers were able to get the win and the all important 6th seed in the East. In the first period of play neither team could light the lamp. Late in the second period of play, Scottie Upshall scored for a 1-0 Flyers lead. Finally, late in the 3rd period of play ,with the desperate Penguins having pulled goalie Marc Andre Fleury to make a final push, Mike Knuble scored on the Pens empty net for a 2-0 Flyers lead with under a minute to play. From there, Biron shut down the Pens the rest of the way to close out the 2-0 Flyer's victory. So the Flyers finish the season as the 6th seed in the East and will start the playoffs in Washington against the Caps. I'll see you there.
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Heading into the playoffs its good to see that we can beat one of the best teams in the East (at least points wise) Hopefully we can get past the first round of playoffs this time though
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yeah that's right last time the Flyers were in the playoffs they went out in the first round. This year I think they're better and have a shot to make the 2nd round.
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