All teams know to come out hard against the Flyers in the 1st period, since they can't seem to really get started til about the 10 minute mark. - tangent_man
It really is baffling. Maybe they need to fight each other in warm ups
Is there any doubt that the Flyers have missed Scott Hartnell? Flyers played the 2nd half of that period like the way they should have played from the opening faceoff. Why does it take a big hit or a fight to get this team fired up and ready to play? - MJL
Past couple of seasons it seems like this team did really well when there was a lot of animosity in the game. If that's what it takes, go for it. I have no problem with them establishing their authority with fights and hits. That's how the Bruins won a cup in 2011.
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Feb 23 @ 1:52 PM ET
Past couple of seasons it seems like this team did really well when there was a lot of animosity in the game. If that's what it takes, go for it. I have no problem with them establishing their authority with fights and hits. That's how the Bruins won a cup in 2011. - KGBflyers10
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Feb 23 @ 1:57 PM ET
Is there any doubt that the Flyers have missed Scott Hartnell? Flyers played the 2nd half of that period like the way they should have played from the opening faceoff. Why does it take a big hit or a fight to get this team fired up and ready to play? - MJL
He brings them the attitude they were missing (at times)