Howie58 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Greetings: The Bruins are installed as solid favorites: https://www.oddsshark.com/nhl/philadelphia-boston-odds-march-8-2018-869899 On a broader note, recent history doesn't paint a pretty picture: https://winnersandwhiners.com/games/nhl/3-8-2018/philadelphia-flyers-vs-boston-bruins-expert-prediction-9511/ We are 2-6 in last eight against winning teams. We are 1-7 in our last eight in Beantown. Tukka Rask has a 13-5, 1.99 GAA against the Flyers. Boston is 20-6 against us in last 26. And lastly, it appears Alex Lyon gets the start. We need an inspired performance...and hope that Boston has an off night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, Howie58 said: Greetings: The Bruins are installed as solid favorites: https://www.oddsshark.com/nhl/philadelphia-boston-odds-march-8-2018-869899 On a broader note, recent history doesn't paint a pretty picture: https://winnersandwhiners.com/games/nhl/3-8-2018/philadelphia-flyers-vs-boston-bruins-expert-prediction-9511/ We are 2-6 in last eight against winning teams. We are 1-7 in our last eight in Beantown. Tukka Rask has a 13-5, 1.99 GAA against the Flyers. Boston is 20-6 against us in last 26. And lastly, it appears Alex Lyon gets the start. We need an inspired performance...and hope that Boston has an off night. I really think this game has the making of a disaster. Off the rails type of game if they are not careful... I hate to say this but I am going with a 6-1 spanking in Beantown. Rask is always tough and this Boston Team can bring the hammer down. B2B with questionable (at best) goaltending and bottom 6. I pray that I am wrong but have a bad feeling about this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmatus Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, murraycraven said: Rask is always tough Isn't Rask injured, or is he back now? Either way, the Bruins are one of the league's best this year. It will be a tough game for sure. On the bright side, we get to watch a match up between Brad Marchand and the new and improved Brad Marchand 2.0 Edition Travis Konecny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, murraycraven said: pray that I am wrong but have a bad feeling about this game. MurrayC: Last night, the announcers referred to this schedule as "the gauntlet" for the O and B. My gut says the 10 game losing streak was the bottom, but the 12 game point streak may have been misleading. Our PP looks confused. We shoot a lot, but many are low percentage. Goaltending...so what else is new in Philly. And if our top line doesn't have a big night, there is little else to fall back on, though Patrick is clearly emerging. And our D lets opposing forward get behind them for juicy rebound-deflection put-aways! So, I think we make it to the playoffs. But....we see the warts too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 10 minutes ago, elmatus said: Isn't Rask injured, or is he back now? I thought he was back.... although, I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmatus Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Just now, murraycraven said: I thought he was back.... although, I could be wrong. I honestly have no idea. You're probably right. Funny how we're both in possession of devices that are fully capable of looking up such info, yet neither of us have done so. Meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Just now, murraycraven said: I thought he was back.... although, I could be wrong. Not sure it matters who is in goal for the Ruins tonight. Flyers will just over pass, turn the puck over and Boston will speed down the ice blow past AMac, Manning or Gudas and light the lamp against Mrazek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Samifan said: Not sure it matters who is in goal for the Ruins tonight. Flyers will just over pass, turn the puck over and Boston will speed down the ice blow past AMac, Manning or Gudas and light the lamp against Mrazek. sad sami - but oh so true!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, elmatus said: I honestly have no idea. You're probably right. Funny how we're both in possession of devices that are fully capable of looking up such info, yet neither of us have done so. Meh. LOL! I am so over this week and am sliding slowly into weekend mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 minute ago, murraycraven said: sad sami - but oh so true!! The Philadelphia Flyers: Making opposing goalies look like Vezina winners since 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I would go with Lyon......sure i'm scared for the kid because he will be facing a firing squad it seems after what i have seen but hey he needs to be tested....can't think of a better/harder test for him!!!!! Best case maybe gets a win.....then Hak can go back Mrazek as always!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: I would go with Lyon......sure i'm scared for the kid because he will be facing a firing squad it seems after what i have seen but hey he needs to be tested....can't think of a better/harder test for him!!!! Agreed on all counts, and after last night's performance, PM needs/deserves a night off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, Howie58 said: PM needs/deserves a night off. And some much needed practice and coaching he is all over the place. I hope some of his flaws can be corrected and fixed if not they are screwed! Get well Elliott and Neuvy. Neuvy is already skating with the team just so ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 29 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: And some much needed practice and coaching he is all over the place. the one thing I have noticed is that he tends to not track the puck very well off of rebounds and behind the net. Not sure what the deal is but it has been noticeable in my eyes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 PROJECTED LINEUPSFLYERS 28 Claude Giroux - 14 Sean Couturier - 11 Travis Konecny54 Oskar Lindblom - 19 Nolan Patrick - 93 Jakub Voracek40 Jordan Weal - 51 Valtteri Filppula - 17 Wayne Simmonds 15 Jori Lehterä - 21 Scott Laughton - 12 Michael Raffl9 Ivan Provorov - 53 Shayne Gostisbehere 47 Andrew MacDonald - 8 Robert Hägg23 Brandon Manning - 3 Radko Gudas39 Alex Lyon / 34 Petr MrazekScratches: 20 Taylor Leier (healthy), 22 Dale Weise (healthy), 24 Matt Read (healthy), 29 Johnny Oduya (lower body), 37 Brian Elliott (IR, core muscle surgery), 30 Michal Neuvirth (lower body, out 4-6 weeks from Feb. 18). BRUINS63 Brad Marchand - 20 Riley Nash - 88 David Pastrnak74 Jake DeBrusk - 46 David Krejci - 61 Rick Nash43 Danton Heinen - 55 Noel Acciari - 12 Brian Gionta59 Tim Schaller - 52 Sean Kuraly - 57 Tommy Wingels33 Zdeno Chara - 25 Brandon Carlo 47 Torey Krug - 44 Nick Holden 48 Matt Grzelcyk - 86 Kevan Miller40 Tuukka Rask[35 Anton Khudobin]Scratches: 54 Adam McQuaid (healthy), 37 Patrick Bergeron (foot fracture), 73 Charlie McAvoy (knee), 42 David Backes (game one of three-game NHL suspension), 10 Anders Björk (IR, shoulder surgery). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 hour ago, murraycraven said: 37 Patrick Bergeron (foot fracture), 73 Charlie McAvoy (knee) If the Flyers can't beat these guys without these two key pieces they are in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I see the game is on the NHL Network. Does anyone know if they only use the home teams broadcast feed when they televise games? If so, I will need to be drunk by 6:55p to brace myself for Jack Edwards, the #1 douchebag announcer in the NHL since Paul Steigerwald left the Pens booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 24 minutes ago, Samifan said: I see the game is on the NHL Network. Does anyone know if they only use the home teams broadcast feed when they televise games? If so, I will need to be drunk by 6:55p to brace myself for Jack Edwards, the #1 douchebag announcer in the NHL since Paul Steigerwald left the Pens booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Matt Read would make a nice replacement for Lehtera on the 4th....at least Read can skate still might not score like Lehtera but he can keep up with the play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 2 hours ago, murraycraven said: the one thing I have noticed is that he tends to not track the puck very well off of rebounds and behind the net. Not sure what the deal is but it has been noticeable in my eyes... A little something for Marchand tonight.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Samifan said: I see the game is on the NHL Network. Does anyone know if they only use the home teams broadcast feed when they televise games? If so, I will need to be drunk by 6:55p to brace myself for Jack Edwards, the #1 douchebag announcer in the NHL since Paul Steigerwald left the Pens booth. I hadn't thought about that. I'll have to join you. I just hope they come to play tonight or i will just have to find something else to do. Should be a good test again. Bruins 10th PP and 6th PK. Need to find out who distinguished the Flyer's special teams... ...their respective coaches or the dead coach?? They have to get that going to win it think. Flyers 6-3-1 Bruins 7-3-0 It would be nice to see Oskar have a breakout game too... Let's go Flyers!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 5 hours ago, Howie58 said: Agreed on all counts, and after last night's performance, PM needs/deserves a night off. Looks like Hak is taking your advise....Lyon to get the start. Kid deserves it. Now just stop the puck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Looks like it is Mrazek and Lyon the rest of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 4 hours ago, murraycraven said: 28 Claude Giroux - 14 Sean Couturier - 11 Travis Konecny54 Oskar Lindblom - 19 Nolan Patrick - 93 Jakub Voracek24 Matt Read - 51 Valtteri Filppula - 17 Wayne Simmonds 15 Jori Lehterä - 21 Scott Laughton - 12 Michael Raffl9 Ivan Provorov - 53 Shayne Gostisbehere 47 Andrew MacDonald - 8 Robert Hägg23 Brandon Manning - 3 Radko Gudas39 Alex Lyon / 34 Petr Mrazek From the latest report i seen Read in and Weal out. Didn't say where so i just plugged him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pucked in the head Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I hope manbitch find his balls early in this one not at the end of game when he has the whole team to protect him, but more importantly I hope he finds some game, period! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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