Can't even tell if the defense is too slow because they couldn't complete a pass for 15 minutes of that period. Just really ugly, no cohesion. Pens looked like they had the 13 guys playing during the lockout.
- Jsaquella

To be fair, several Penguins players skated and conditioned together. It would be incredibly foolish to believe they wouldn't be in this much sync.

To be fair, several Penguins players skated and conditioned together. It would be incredibly foolish to believe they wouldn't be in this much sync.
- KGBflyers10

True, but that's not game conditions. The Flyers just look all out of sorts. Bad passing has been killing them, and giving the Pens a lot of opportunities. Even simple little passes have been off-a foot or two behind guys, into their skates-not to mention quite a few cases where a Flyer just lost the handle on the puck.

True, but that's not game conditions. The Flyers just look all out of sorts. Bad passing has been killing them, and giving the Pens a lot of opportunities. Even simple little passes have been off-a foot or two behind guys, into their skates-not to mention quite a few cases where a Flyer just lost the handle on the puck.
- Jsaquella

Cooter looking off which is surprising. Wasn't he tearing up the AHL?

Hockey has been back for less than 90 minutes and i'm already watching a Crosby montage love fest.

Cooter looking off which is surprising. Wasn't he tearing up the AHL?
- nhindian

He and Schenn were playing well, but I wouldn't go as far as tearing it up.


I wasn't expecting normal January levels of execution, but the Flyers have been about as sharp as a bowl of pudding

Pens just seem quicker to the puck. It's the Devils/Flyers series all over again.

Faceoffs were owned by the Pens.

He and Schenn were playing well, but I wouldn't go as far as tearing it up.


I wasn't expecting normal January levels of execution, but the Flyers have been about as sharp as a bowl of pudding
- Jsaquella

They got better as the period went along. Looking for a better 2nd.

Hockey has been back for less than 90 minutes and i'm already watching a Crosby montage love fest.
- WayneZ

What do you want? Pierre isn't working the LA game to fellate Mike Richards on air.

They got better as the period went along. Looking for a better 2nd.
- MJL

The power plays helped, but whatever it takes.


LA is down 4-0 already

Faceoffs were owned by the Pens.
- Marc D

That's what I said 3 pages ago....especially the Dzone draws. What did they get? 2 Dzone wins?? Puck possession starts at the faceoff dot guys....

Pens just seem quicker to the puck. It's the Devils/Flyers series all over again.

- FlyerGuy

i think they are using that series as thier blueprint to beating us. lavy will have to adjust.

Toes and Kane going nuts in LA

Faceoffs were owned by the Pens.
- Marc D

Faceoff %:

Sutter 80%
Crosby 78%
Malkin 75%

according to a poster on Pens board.

i think they are using that series as thier blueprint to beating us. lavy will have to adjust.
- flyerscup2011

Nothing to do with Coaching. The Flyers simply have to pick it up.

Fail for jones!

What do you want? Pierre isn't working the LA game to fellate Mike Richards on air.
- Sasquatchernaut

The same thing every fan wants, for the NHL to shift that spot light over to any number of other stars throughout the league for a spell.

Faceoff %:

Sutter 80%
Crosby 78%
Malkin 75%

according to a poster on Pens board.
- nhindian

sounds about right

He and Schenn were playing well, but I wouldn't go as far as tearing it up.


I wasn't expecting normal January levels of execution, but the Flyers have been about as sharp as a bowl of pudding
- Jsaquella

I wouldn't worry about it too much after a period, but footspeed on the blueline should be a concern.

I wouldn't worry about it too much after a period, but footspeed on the blueline should be a concern.
- canadianpenfan

It is, but I haven't even seen that being too much of an issue yet. 90% of NHL defensemen will get beat with the turnover and way the Flyers played the first 17 minutes or so

as bad as the 1st was, a quick goal and a 2 - 1 game sounds fine by me.

Rooooo!

as bad as the 1st was, a quick goal and a 2 - 1 game sounds fine by me.
- FlyerGuy

nailed it

That was pretty. Nice floating pass by Hartnell.

w000 w000 GIROUX!!!!!

LETS GO FLYERS!