brelic Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Ok, folks, the matchup is set! They split the season series, 2-2, with the home team winning each time. Regular season series (Series tied 2-2-0)Oct 24, 2013 New York 1, Philadelphia 2Jan 12, 2014 Philadelphia 1, New York 4Mar 1, 2014 New York 2, Philadelphia 4Mar 26, 2014 Philadelphia 1, New York 3 Flyers have the edge on offense; Rangers have the edge on defense and in goal. The Flyers recalled Cal Heeter and Jason Akeson. How does it work for playoffs? Does the roster limit increase? I can't remember. I was reading somewhere that Game 1 is scheduled for Thursday. GO FLYERS! What are your thoughts on the series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 @brelic My thoughts are, I wish we drew the Pens. Not exactly a good matchup for us, plus I hate the boring style the Rangers play. If Philly can get back to playing the way they were a few weeks ago, they can take these guys out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 @brelic My thoughts are, I wish we drew the Pens. Not exactly a good matchup for us, plus I hate the boring style the Rangers play. If Philly can get back to playing the way they were a few weeks ago, they can take these guys out.All of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I think who ever said it in game chat yesterday.....if they can steal a game at MSG then I think we have a chance to steal the series. Bottom line I think King Henry is slightly better than Mason. Special team will also be important. Flyers need to stay out of the box...I'm talking to you Hartsy, Zac and Downine! No dumb penalties. If they can do that I like our chances. Right now I would favor the Rags by the slimmest of margins, only because they have home ice. @flyercanuck@ruxpin Agree with both of you guys....I wanted the Pens!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pensuck Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I Can't Wait Are My First Thoughts. After That It Should Be A Very Close And Long Series. By The End Im Pretty Sure We'll Be Sick Of Carcillo(If You Weren't Already). I Think We Need To Dump And Pound Their Dmen With A Ferocious ForeCheck. Im Hoping Our Little Dmen (Street, Macdaddy) Can Handle A Physical Series. Im Predicting The Flyers In 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pensuck Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Streit That is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canoli Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) The Rags have to know we basically "gifted" that last game to them (at msg); it was one of the worst efforts all season by the Flyers. So what's it usually come down to in the POs, goaltending right? and imho it's even. Lundqvist, for all the fear he seems to strike in people around here is no PO wizard. He's got a rock solid game but that's it. Reg season or POs his game doesn't change. He doesn't have "another gear" come PO time. (haven't seen it yet anyway) If the Flyers play the right way they win in 5. Physical, straight-ahead hockey. Get pucks deep, stay disciplined, play the system - all the clichés. My only concern - no matter who the opponent - is Giroux, if they can smother him esp on the PP, the Flyers struggle. He'll draw most of the focus of course. The good news is Giroux has "another gear" and another one after that. So it's not a huge concern. [edit: realistically the Rags are good for 2 wins. So Flyers in 6. C'mon Baby...Don't Fear the Rangers.] Edited April 13, 2014 by canoli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Rangers in five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0e Th0rnton Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Not sure who takes this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Not sure who takes this oneYeah. Objectively it's a tough one, huh? I said Rangers in five just because it's the way I think it will shake down but I think it will be five back and forth close games. But who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Flyers in 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B21 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Flyers in 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Flyers in 4. wow...whatever you are drinking..pass some here! Would love for that prediction to come true though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Flyers in 4. Really? Wow. I sure hope so. I think the only way to be certain is to ask Rick.............................and then pick opposite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 The best thing we have going for us is that, McDonough is playing with a severe shoulder injury, one big hit could put him out for the series . I believe he missed the last 3 games...McDonough and Girardi are the keys to the series,they always seem to do a great job on shutting down our top line. So if we can knock our Mc D or lhis injury limits his effectiveness, better for us.of course we also have to hope Timmo holds up too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Greetings: I would love to see the Flyers win but I smell Rangers in 6. This is a "developmental" series in terms of our future. 1) How does Mason look as a playoff goalie? If his "rehabilitation" is on track we need to see a good effort. 2) Does scoring balance translate into winning? Everybody sees the Flyers as rolling four pretty competent lines. OK. In playoff style hockey, which is defensive in nature, does the four line setup really pressure the opponent. Or would we be better served with less balance but more potent scorers? One way or the other, our D will be challenged. And we know that is a work in progress. Peace, Howie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 In this one I am taking the Rangers in 6. You know, I completely agree with you on that (unless the Rangers do it sooner--I *think* I said 5 but 6 is probably going to be it). But you give me hope. Thank you for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nossagog Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Wild card here is "The King". But I don't think he can pull the Rags through. Flyers in 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B21 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 wow...whatever you are drinking..pass some here! Would love for that prediction to come true though!!! Orange Pedialyte and Vodka. Don't knock it until you have tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B21 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Really? Wow. I sure hope so. I think the only way to be certain is to ask Rick.............................and then pick opposite. Rick has Ryan Miller in 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Rangers in 7... I want to believe but just think this if going to be a tough series. This isbjut my objective opinion...The fan in me says the Flyers in 6... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Gotta go with the Rangers, skilled position players about even, difference maker Lundqvist>Mason. Sorry guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Flyers in 6. Couplethree reasons:1) Alain Vignault is coaching the Rags2) Rags did well down the stretch, but have only played five playoff teams in the last month3) HJ picked the Rags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 @radoran In THAT order???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 The Rangers and Bruins are on a collision course. You guys will get beat by Lundquist and Nash.There it is, the official kiss of death to the Rangers and Bruins. Based on HJ's stellar track record for predicting all things hockey, look for the Flyers and Red Wings to advance out of the first round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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