Michael Stuart: Game 5 Preview: Lightning vs. Flyers

First!

Nice write up. It should be a good game.

First!
- Flyersgod

That might be one of the most awkward photos posted...EVER

Nice write up. It should be a good game.
- phi1671

Thank you. Yes, looking forward to it. Giroux is, in my opinion, the best overall (key word) player in the game today. Always a treat to see him in action.

First!
- Flyersgod

First person to ever say first in one of my blogs. I feel like I've arrived now.

First person to ever say first in one of my blogs. I feel like I've arrived now.
- Michael_Stuart

Figured I'd show support since I live close to tampa..

Figured I'd show support since I live close to tampa..
- Flyersgod

Thank you

Given the Flyers’ recent goaltending struggles and the fact that their defense has been depleted thanks to injuries and free agent departures, look for the Bolts’ offensive guns to get serious ice time as Guy Boucher looks to outrun the Flyers and their goal scoring prowess.

You must not have watched Bryz play at all this season, no goaltending issues. The D Is hurt and thin, but other than that our Goalie has been top notch.

That might be one of the most awkward photos posted...EVER
- PoileRulezzzYo

More awkward then this?

More awkward then this?
- Flyersgod

fail

Maybe they'll be tired from scoring all night in Sunrise.

Maybe change goalies in the second period. Right now they need additional hazard money to get in net in the second.

The Bolts should think about putting Hedman in the crease on the power plays he has a big body and already has on tip in goal. Too bad it was for Ottawa, but he can take already work in the crease.

In all honesty though, if you guys take advantage of the fact we played last night you should be able to do well.

Come out playing physical, make short quick passes to avoid our forecheck, and move up the ice quickly you'll be fine.

Should be a great game!

Stamkos and St Louis scare me more than any other duo in the NHL in the offensive zone. Coburn and Couturier and our defensive guys have a tough job ahead.

So what's the deal with Conacher? What kind of player is he, and how is he being used and getting his points? I've never seen him play.

So what's the deal with Conacher? What kind of player is he, and how is he being used and getting his points? I've never seen him play.
- Coburns_Nose

Like any other regular nhl forward. Kid is really fast, hard working, and creating a lot of scoring chances. Has a wicked shot, and if a puck is loose, he'll get to it first. Wouldn't think that tonight is his 5th nhl game, he's been lightning it up so far

Like any other regular nhl forward. Kid is really fast, hard working, and creating a lot of scoring chances. Has a wicked shot, and if a puck is loose, he'll get to it first. Wouldn't think that tonight is his 5th nhl game, he's been lightning it up so far
- norbs

What do Cory Conacher and Martin St Louis have in common?

They are both 5'8, left handed forwards from Canada who have 7 points in 4 games this year for the TB Lightning.

Given the Flyers’ recent goaltending struggles and the fact that their defense has been depleted thanks to injuries and free agent departures, look for the Bolts’ offensive guns to get serious ice time as Guy Boucher looks to outrun the Flyers and their goal scoring prowess.

You must not have watched Bryz play at all this season, no goaltending issues. The D Is hurt and thin, but other than that our Goalie has been top notch.
- Pyzik

Once again, to me, it's a question mark. "Recent" doesn't just mean this season. Bryz has been good this season, but as you say, the team in front of him hasn't. However, going back to last season, I'm not sure that it's fair to say that things are rosy and good in the Flyers crease. That's what I meant by recent.

**EDIT**

Our goaltending looked damn shaky on that first goal. Yikes.

Once again, to me, it's a question mark. "Recent" doesn't just mean this season. Bryz has been good this season, but as you say, the team in front of him hasn't. However, going back to last season, I'm not sure that it's fair to say that things are rosy and good in the Flyers crease. That's what I meant by recent.

**EDIT**

Our goaltending looked damn shaky on that first goal. Yikes.
- Michael_Stuart

he made some good saves after that, though.

Flyers taking some stupid penalties this game.

he made some good saves after that, though.

Flyers taking some stupid penalties this game.

- FlyerGuy

Officiating is odd this season.

And now comes our Achilles heel.... The second period

And now comes our Achilles heel.... The second period
- Artyukhin76

not today.

Very nice game by the Bolts! I love how Martin St Louis plays. Don't recommend Vincent fight very often; punching a visor can hurt your hands.