Saturday, January 12, 2008
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers winning ways were derailed a little this afternoon in Boston against the Bruins. For the 4th game in a row Antero Niittymaki got the start and came up with 28 saves, but it wasn't enough. Late in the first period, Jeff Carter scored on the power play for a 1-0 Flyers lead. In the 2nd period. Marc Savard and Marco Sturm each scored on the power play for a 2-1 Boston lead. Early in the 3rd period, Peter Schaefer made it 3-1 Bruins and for a moment all hope seemed lost. Then the Flyers battled back as Scott Hartnell and Daniel Briere each scored down the stretch to knot the score at 3 and force the game into overtime. Unfortunately, just 43 seconds into the overtime period, Aaron Ward scored unassisted to win it for Boston 4-3. So the Flyers drop to 22-15-5, but remain in 3rd place in the Atlantic division.
Friday, January 11, 2008
SIXERS NEWS
The Lame times continue for the Sixers as they lost their 6th straight tonight, this time to the Chicago Bulls, blowing a huge 1st quarter lead in the process. Offensively, four Sixers scored in double figures(Andre Miller, Andre Iguodala, Samuel Dalembert, Louis Williams) with Iggy's 25 leading the way. Defensively, Samuel Dalembert had a spectacular night, with 20 rebounds and 2 blocks(and 21 points for that matter). With Reggie Evans chipping in 13 rebounds as well, the Sixers easily out rebounded the Bulls 49-41, but it wasn't enough. Through the 1st quarter of play, the Sixers jumped out to a big early lead, 27-14. In the 2nd quarter the Bulls reversed all that great Sixers energy and went into the half leading 45-40. In the 3rd quarter the Bulls upped their lead to 12, with the score 70-58. In the 4th quarter, the Sixers posted a furious final charge, but after cutting the Bulls lead down to 3 with 21 seconds to play, they ran out of steam as Chicago hit its free throws down the stretch and hung on for a 100-97 victory. So the Sixers drop to 14-23 overall, but remain in 4th place in the Atlantic division.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers went with the hot stick tonight in New York, starting Antero Niittymaki in goal for the third straight night. The move paid off as Niittymaki saved 39 of the 41 shots he faced to limit the struggling Rangers to two goals. The Flyers meanwhile, couldn't stop scoring. In the 1st period the Rangers jumped out to a 2-0 lead, as Ryan Hollweg scored twice early in the period. From there on out it was all orange and black. In the 2nd period Mike Knuble and Stefan Ruzicka each scored early in the period and Scott Hartnell added a late score for a 3-2 Flyers lead. In the 3rd period, Scott Hartnell scored twice early to finish off a hat trick, and Simon Gagne, back at last, added a late goal, his first in 25 games if you haven't heard, to cap off an easy 6-2 Flyers victory. So with this, their 6th win in their last 7, the Flyers improve to 22-15-4, but remain in 3rd place in the Atlantic Division.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
SIXERS NEWS
After their short stay at the Wachovia center, the Sixers went back on the road today as they traveled to Toronto to visit Chris Bosh and the Raptors. Despite another gritty effort and yet another late surge, they fell short for their 5th straight loss. Offensively, five Sixers scored in double figures(Andre Miller, Willie Green, Andre Iguodala, Thaddeus Young, Louis Williams) with Green's 18 leading the way. Defensively, it was a team effort as the Sixers out rebounded Toronto 41-34. Unfortunately, with 55% shooting from the field, and 42.9 % shooting from beyond the arc, there weren't many rebounds for the Raptors to pull in. Through the 1st quarter of play, it was a tight contest with the scored tied at 25. By the half, it was still a tight contest with the Raptors leading by two, 52-50. The 3rd quarter was the difference as Toronto outscored the Sixers 27-16, to take a 13 point, 79-66 lead. In the 4th quarter, the two teams mostly traded baskets and the Raptors won fairly easily 109-96. So the Sixers drop to 14-22 overall, but remain in 4th place in the Atlantic division.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
FLYERS NEWS
Antero Niittymaki got his 2nd start in a row in goal tonight against the Atlanta Thrashers for the first time this season and he made it count, saving 27 of the 28 shots he faced to spirit the Flyers to victory. Midway through the 1st period ubertalent Ilya Kovalchuk scored to put Atlanta ahead 1-0 early. From there it was all Orange and Black for the rest of the night. Early in the 2nd period Steve Downie scored to tie it at 1. Then late in the period Jeff Carter scored twice(one power play goal and one even strength goal), and Scott Hartnell slapped in a shorthanded goal in the final second of the period for a 4-1 Flyers lead. The 3rd period was scoreless as Niittymaki tightened up in goal, and the Flyers got the 4-1 victory. So the Flyers improve to 21-15-4 overall and jump to 3rd place in the Atlantic division.
SIXERS NEWS
Another night, another loss for the Sixers, this time at home against the Milwaukee Bucks. Apparently, jet lag is too much for some teams to overcome. Thanks a lot NBA scheduling guy. Anyway, offensively, five Sixers scored in double figures( Andre Miller, Willie Green, Andre Iguodala, Samuel Dalembert, Louis Williams) with Iggy's 21 leading the way. Defensively, Samuel Dalembert was again the standout with 16 rebounds and 3 blocks, as the Sixers out rebounded Milwaukee 47-39. So all in all the Sixers actually pretty well tonight, but it just wasn't quite enough. Through the 1st quarter of play the Bucks lead by 9, 26-17. By the half the Bucks lead by 10, 46-36. Through the 3rd quarter the Sixers had whittled that lead down to 6, 64-58. In the 4th quarter the Sixers continued their late rally, and closed to within 2 with 50 seconds to play, but they wouldn't get any closer, and fell to the Bucks 87-83. So the Sixers drop to 14-21 overall, but remain 4th in the Atlantic division.
Monday, January 07, 2008
FLYERS NEWS
There is good news and bad news for the Flyers as they head into this week. First the bad news. The Flyers always populous injured list grew today, as Sami Kapanen who was hit in the face with the puck and Joffrey Lupul who was accidentally body slammed to the ice by his teammate Derian Hatcher(both in Saturday night's game against Toronto), were added to the tally. Scottie Upshall who has missed the last Flyer's 2 games with a high ankle sprain will also remain on injured reserve. Now the good news. Jason Smith, who has missed the Flyer's last 2 games with a sprained shin hopes to the return to the lineup on Thursday. Also, now rejoice Flyer's fans! Simon Gagne, yes Simon Gane, who has missed the Flyers' last 25 games due to a concussion, expects to make his long awaited return to the Orange and Black on Thursday as well, after a successful practice with the team earlier today. Seriously though, as well as the Flyers have been playing lately, if they could ever get all these guys back on ice at the same time, they could really go places.
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils and utility- turned platooning outfielder Jayson Werth agreed on a 1 year 1.7 million deal today avoiding arbritration, as the Phils listless offseason continues.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
SIXERS NEWS
The Sixers concluded their 6 game road trip tonight surprise!, in Denver against AI and the Nuggets. Que the bad marketing ploy. Unfortunately, the bad marketing seemed to have rubbed off on Mr. Iverson, as he dropped 38 on his old mates, to help propel Denver to victory. Offensively, 6 Sixers scored in double figures(Andre Miller, Willie Green, Andre Iguodala, Samuel Dalembert, Thaddeus Young, Louis Williams) with Miller's 22 leading the way. Defensively, Samuel Dalembert's 15 rebounds and 2 blocks, led the way among 3 Sixers who reached double figures in rebounds(Reggie Evans and the other AI, Andre Iguodala, were the others) as the Sixers out rebounded Denver 53-49. In the end though it didn't matter as Denver simply had too much fire power for the Sixers tonight. Through the 1st quarter of play the Nuggets led by 7, 29-22. By the half that lead was up to 10, 53-43. In the 3rd quarter the Sixers rallied back and actually tied it at 62 at one point before Denver pulled away again and took a 10 point lead into the 4th quarter, 77-67. There, Denver kept the Sixers at bay until they had held on for an easy 109-96 win. So the Sixers drop to 14-20 overall, but remain in 4th place in the Atlantic division.
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