Game 1 Flyers @ Penguins | 7:08 P.M.
Taking the Pittsburgh Penguins or the ‘Field’ to come out of the Eastern Conference in the 2018 playoffs?
The Penguins begin their quest for a three-peat tonight at the PPG Paints Arena where they boasted a 30-9-2 home record.
If the Penguins, as expected, get by the Flyers, Pittsburgh would likely be a slight favorite next round vs Washington or a heavier favorite were the Blue Jackets advance.
A Three-Peat is looking a bit dicey based on the Penguins body of work this season, but the expectation game should be pinning the Penguins as a favorite against any team in the Metro Bracket.
One clear edge the Penguins have over the Flyers in Round 1 is the Penguins speed game in transition, while talk among scouts, coaches is Pittsburgh’s forward depth will likely be the difference in this series.
“The Flyers big boys are going really well and they have a chance to cancel out Pittsburgh’s big boys,” an Eastern Conference Scout says of the Flyers…..But, where are the other game breakers coming from to put Pittsburgh in an awkward position?”
“Valtteri Filppula would be the guy that stands out if only this was two or three years ago. He looks ready for To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
A former NHL assistant coach tells TIOPS The key for the Flyers getting Pittsburgh off their game is making life “hell” [hide] for Kris Letang in his own end on the breakout, where the Flyers need to force Letang to take a “hit” at every opportunity to make a play.
The coach noted Letang is the one core player the Flyers have a chance to rattle that could have repercussions for the Penguins.
— If Derick Brassard stays healthy this series, he’s likely going to play in Game 1, the growing consensus in hockey circles is Pittsburgh just has too much depth lines 1-3 for the Flyers to overcome.
The biggest thing the Flyers have going for them is being a team that has nothing to lose.
“We didn’t expect very many people to pick us to come out of this series and that’s okay,” Flyers coach Dave Hakstol said this week. “There’s a quiet belief in our dressing room. We’re the underdog, we’re pegged that, we know that. We’re playing against a helluva hockey team that has a lot of experience at the playoff level.”
Goaltending Matchup
Matt Murray has won two Stanley Cups in two seasons and regardless of his play of late, the Penguins enter the series with a clear edge in goal.
Brian Elliott’s Career Post-Season Numbers: 15-22, 2.60 GAA, .908 SV%
Murray boasts playoff resume of two Stanley Cups with a 22-10 record, .928 save percentage.
The 23 year old always rises to the occasion in the postseason and expectations shouldn’t be anything less.
Prediction: Don’t be surprised if the Penguins have a dud game or two in the series that’s makes it a tighter series than it should be but Philadelphia beating Pittsburgh four out of seven times is an uphill battle….. Sidney Crosby picks up right where he left off in the regular season, has a huge series, while Matt Murray shines late in the series as Pittsburgh closes the Flyers out in six games. [/hide]
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Shhhh don’t tell npl
Another Murray Shutout
Reason flyer’s loss today their shots were not dangerous
And the quality chances that they had they were often missing the net tonight. In case one sided bandwagon fans like npl was caught up with pens celebrating and fooled by boxscores
And Eliot still rusty. Expect marizeck next game again
Also, Murray played a great game.
Are you serious clown other then that one save he had in first period he was not much tested.
This game would be 7-7 going to OT with Fleury in net.
“Marizeck” isn’t a real word… in fact my autocorrect stopped me from typing it like a dozen times
Claud Giroux has been quiet. Is he French Canadian?
Sid’s hibernation must have ended.
Where in stain ? Wonder how he is enjoying Sid tonight
Sam is having a really rough night
Are you fatso?
You must be gasping for air too much celebrating for you. Not used to it I guess
Yes, as a Penguins fan, im not used to celebrating… rough night continuea
How arrogant are the fans at the game it’s only 1 game
Kill yourself…. you’re such a fake fucken fan it’s pathetic lol
I guess Letang thinks the Pk needs work.
Couldn’t have asked for more in game 1, provided we get out of it with no injuries. Sid and Geno look possessed and my POG was Guentzel until the trick. He’s played am incredible game.
Yup, almost perfect and when we recall the last time they met… so good
Trade Kessel, he doesn’t have a shot on goal yet.
Can’t hot dog business will drop in burgh and gaydogg would close his bar.
Apparently Sid shows up when game matters wonder how chubby is doing tonight
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Time to sit Sid and Geno. The damage is done.
agree
Hope McDavid taking notes and admits sid still best player in the world
1. Sid and Geno
2. Eichel
3. McDavid
2005 1st overall pick Sid 2nd overall pick Bobby Ryan
2015 Then you have McDavid 1st overall pick and eichel 2nd overall pick. What does those 2 era have in common.
Both first are Canadians and both 2nd are fraud Americans that steal money from their teams. Eichel is the future Ryan mark that down fatso
Every 10 years or so you get a generational player and every 10 years or so you get a fraud player
He flat out did already lol
I know it’s one game and I’m sure Philly will make his harder but how fucken perfect has this one been?
Someone prepare the parade lol (Cbauer)
Too early for another “Crosby Still Owns the Flyers” article?
SD should write it.
Where is stain.
That’s the quietest hat trick I’ve ever witnessed! #notsurewhatiamwatching
chili
Warm milk for you.
Trade this guy already
Hahahahahahahaha fucken Sid… beauty!
PAT
Hakstol looks and coaches like Sams favorite coach, Mike Johnston.
Touchdown!
Fucken Sid baby… nicely done. Good series for the guys to tighten up. Sid has looked solid, Malkin has…. Brassard has been good. Letang has played one of his best games all year and Murray is settling in. Use this series to prep for real hockey boys. Guentzel has looked strong too… Sheary has been decent… strong game by most. It’s only Philly but wow
Agree but Philly missing the net alot
Good job by the D and tender forcing the team to change the angles… that’s how I see it
Pens with the new magic number 6. Reassuring Murray they can have games with 6 in order to win
Jake n Bake has 4 points.
Just like last year
Quite down Sid! LOL!
*quiet lol
Sid traded yet
Letang with a penalty way to try and give momentum back… Murray was clearly in position!
Speaking of being quite, DiegoPittFan has been tonight.
Sorry so many posts. Not sure why that happened.
Sid with a goal and a +3. Super quite night for Sid. Giroux 1 shot and a -3. If Sid is quite, Giroux is dead.
Member when Giroux was the best player in the world..: what a quick 15
Feels like 6 years ago
Sid with a goal and a +3. Super quite night for Sid. Giroux 1 shot and a -3. Now that’s quite.
Giroux really misses Fleury.
Sure does. Made him look like the best player in the world for 10 days.
Philly really sucks this game. They’ve had a couple chances, just not good enough to finish. Hope that sticks with them for 3 more games.
Malkin amazing. Sid quiet, but effective. Letang ok. Players just getting in the right spots and finishing. Playing fast and high energy created good luck and bounces.
Murray also has made some clutch saves. Gotta get him sharp. Gonna need Brassard to get going if they want to beat Tampa.
Brassard had 6 in 7 before injury and has looked decent tonight. He will be fine…
Oh wait… stupid fucken sam thinks I was anti-Brassard so…
Fuckk him he sucks
Tampa? How about playing the 3rd period of game 1 first?
You’ve been SD!
Ya it looks rough…
It’d be nice to put one or two past Mrazek. I’m sure he’ll be starting next game and he looks to be seeing the puck well. I’d also limit Sid and Genos shifts in the third.
Wow, Malkin nearly makes it 6-0 twice… what a bum
Never piss off the Geno no one better when hes in the game.
It’s a great sign, if he’s this switched on the Pens will be tough
He’s toying with them. Making their team looks like they belong in Junior hockey. But too many penalties, so he sucks and will be traded to LA before next round.
Actually, per a source, he’s going back to the KHL
Keep an eye on flyers in third period with the late and borderline hits been three so far. Lets not forget we need 4 wins and don’t have one yet.
Have to say Murray has been impressive so far. Two saves he needed to come up with to keep momentum going he did.
Team playing in front of him he had that save but other then that he hasn’t been test. So far letang best player for pens
It’s spelled Malkin retard lol
All you idiots that complain about Sid, suck on that one! Disgusting!
They should’ve strip that C and traded him according to shitt Stain aka tbj second account back then
That all important 5th insurance goal. LOL
Don’t matter what number… it was a beauty and it just makes sure the Flyers would have to work that much harder to come back
Yeah that’s what my post meant. Yeah he’s been invisible tonight. Trust me that post wasn’t for you.
Don’t really care about who the post was for still rehabbing bored at home. Just meant the 5th goal for a 5 goal lead not as important as others.
Sid suckss
Pens should really work on their face off.
Sam this is your best post.
Pierre told him
Brassard sucks….DiegoPittFan
#keenhockeyeye
What a goal Sid
That was that Hockey genius DiegoPittFan
Brassard suckss zerotool
Never said he did at any point you fucken retard lol
Bench Sheary.. whats he even doing with the retrieval and first pass… bum
Turned the puck over with 2 sloppy/lazy plays in his own end that required Murray to make an amazing save. If that player doesn’t fan on his 1st shot, it leads to a goal. Sheary sucks and is overpaid. He no different than the other midgets who played his role before him.
Letang been decent early… they don’t need that shit so put this shit away! I have Geno
Man, i do not miss Brian Fleurriott.
It’s official, sam is leading the playoffs with completely off base posts. Credit where it’s due… he’s super consistent and owns this
It’s official malkin leading team with penalty and the league so far In this year’s playoffs
And goals../
Just like he led in points last year too
His tied but penalties he leads
So far sam has shit on Murray and Malkin… both standing out. Because sammich is fucken trash lol
Typical malkin gets penalty ofensive zone on pp
Bahahahahaha, typical Malkin makes shitt happen. Hopefully this makes you shut the fuckK up
Nice play by #15 and # 72 for that second goal
What a save!!! Way too sloppy in our own end.
Letang suckss guys
Bench Sheary
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Murray update; that fans will be entertained this series and those 4-5 goals that pens need minimum to win for him on regular basis might extended to 6 for the magic number so fans should expect sometime in this series that magic number and have full experience of entertainment.
Also there has been a leak that possible surprise for the fans .if fans not enough entertained he might fake an injury and call it an early vacation.
Playoff time! Its times like these where I really dont miss Fleury.
Somebody thumbs down this fool for the night already
Done… April 11, 2018 is the 101st evening of the year. The fool has been thumbs downed for the night. Fuckkyou lol
6… safe… I like the Pens in 5 this time around. I think the Flyers best chances would be to try and get in the heads of the Pens but this team is far more emotionally stable then they were in 2012.
More than anything I hope they can use this series as a tune up to iron out the lack of back check issues which may help Murray settle in and give him the chance to “rise to the occasion”