The Flyers started their 2010 postseason run tonight in New Jersey in game of their Eastern conference quarterfinals series with the Devils. In the regular season the Orange and Black had the Devils number winning 5 out of 6. Add that to a shootout win to finish regular season and clinch this playoff spot just a few days ago and the Flyers had plenty of momentum to bring into this one. Let's just say they took advantage of it on this night. Brian Boucher was spectacular in the net saving 23 of the 24 shots he faced, and really the one he didn't save was just a lucky bounce. In addition, the Flyers defense was terrific all night long, holding New Jersey to just 23 shots on goal, and killing off all 5 New Jersey power play opportunities. They were just tough and aggressive, never allowing New Jersey to really get set up on offense.
The Devils really had to work for everything they got. In short, the Flyer's simply outDeviled the Devils. The Devil's defense was pretty good too, holding the Flyers to just 14 shots on goal, but they made them count. Halfway through the 2nd period Chris Pronger scored on the power play for a 1-0 lead. Later, with about 3 and a half minutes left in the 2nd, Mike Richards scored off a rare assist from Ian Laperriere for a 2-0 lead. From there it looked like Boucher would finish off a shutout of the Devils, but with about 3 minutes to play Zach Parise threw one the net, which deflected off of Travis Zajac and under Boosh's pads to cut it to 2-1. New Jersey had a few chances to tie it up after that, but Boosh made a few good saves and defense held firm to close out the big 2-1 win. So the Orange and Black continue to have the Devils number as they take the early lead in the series.
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Yea baby! Only 14 shots and 2 goals is pretty incredible, the defense was great, and Boosh is holding down the fort nicely so things are looking good for the Flyers and I hope that doesnt change
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