That's too bad - the planets were not aligned here tonight - unlike Monday when everything went Philly's way.
- Pixote Andolini

the end of that game was (frank)ing preposterous. i hate everyone.

this game was infuriating. they deserved better. they really did.
- hammarby31

Came out playing like poop. Caps are good defensively. Flyers have allowed the first goal in 2/3 of their games. They're just not a good team

Honestly, this was a good game. I'm extremely disappointed with the result but both teams played well. I think Washington is gonna win the Cup this year. They're well balanced, well coached and if they play like they did tonight while scoring in bunches, I don't see who can beat them. A lot of good teams out there but some of them are only regular season teams.

this game was infuriating. they deserved better. they really did.
- hammarby31

They played a nice brand of hockey. Didn't miss coburn or grossman one bit tonight

No, what you said earlier was that Streit is 4th in the NHL defenseman scoring race, therefore he's the current favorite for the Ashbee.

That basis the award on stats alone, which we both know isn't true.
- 77rams

If a discussion is to be had on who is the Flyers best defenseman this year, and who in my opinion is the favorite at this point, to win the Ashbee award, reasoning has to be given. That Streit is having such as strong year offensively is the reason why I think he is the favorite. The stats just support that opinion.

They played a nice brand of hockey. Didn't miss coburn or grossman one bit tonight
- Just5

Yep. I thought Roo and V just held their sticks too tight

- tangent_man

- tangent_man

That's not the Kermit I like to see

How the hell did they not score??!?!?!?!?!?!
- opeth_pa

it's a conspiracy

If a discussion is to be had on who is the Flyers best defenseman this year, and who in my opinion is the favorite at this point, to win the Ashbee award, reasoning has to be given. That Streit is having such as strong year offensively is the reason why I think he is the favorite. The stats just support that opinion.
- MJL

yeah. i would have a hard time leaning anyone other than streit right now.

either him, or actually give some consideration to nick schultz. he has been better than what was expected for sure, but overall i just think its been streit.

If a discussion is to be had on who is the Flyers best defenseman this year, and who in my opinion is the favorite at this point, to win the Ashbee award, reasoning has to be given. That Streit is having such as strong year offensively is the reason why I think he is the favorite. The stats just support that opinion.
- MJL

I wish he were more diligent defensively. The goal tonight was on him.

They played a nice brand of hockey. Didn't miss coburn or grossman one bit tonight
- Just5

In my opinion they did. Colaiacovo wasn't very good, but in fairness, it's his first game in a long time.

If a discussion is to be had on who is the Flyers best defenseman this year, and who in my opinion is the favorite at this point, to win the Ashbee award, reasoning has to be given. That Streit is having such as strong year offensively is the reason why I think he is the favorite. The stats just support that opinion.
- MJL

I think Grossmann has been our best defenseman this season.

- hereticpride

I can't wait to watch Edmonton ruin him.

Berube has had this team playing responsibly on a night in and night out basis. I don't agree with his personnel decisions most times but I like how he's got them playing.

I think Grossmann has been our best defenseman this season.
- SuperSchennBros

Based on what?

Yep. I thought Roo and V just held their sticks too tight
- missingmike

Have to give a ton of credit to the Caps. They aren't the poor defensive team of the past. They check and position well in the neutral zone and didn't give them much time and space. It was hard fought competitive game. Have to score a goal to win most times. Bottom line, they played well, but still a loss.

Berube has had this team playing responsibly on a night in and night out basis. I don't agree with his personnel decisions most times but I like how he's got them playing.
- Just5

I think its 50/50 that he's fired. I would make Babcock the highest paid coach in the league to come here.

yeah. i would have a hard time leaning anyone other than streit right now.

either him, or actually give some consideration to nick schultz. he has been better than what was expected for sure, but overall i just think its been streit.
- stayinthefnnet

I agree, not because of the numbers he's putting up, but for the lack of any other d-man stepping up this year.

The fact that Schultz is even mentioned says a lot about the state of the backline.

Honestly, this was a good game. I'm extremely disappointed with the result but both teams played well. I think Washington is gonna win the Cup this year. They're well balanced, well coached and if they play like they did tonight while scoring in bunches, I don't see who can beat them. A lot of good teams out there but some of them are only regular season teams.
- SuperSchennBros

nashville says hello

Is laughton dead
who defended him

I think Grossmann has been our best defenseman this season.
- SuperSchennBros

Is laughton dead
who defended him
- Winning

Niskanen laid the hit. Didn't look like a very damaging hit, just a solid one.

Is laughton dead
who defended him
- Winning

Rinaldo beat the living poop out of Rick Santorum as the Flyers were getting on the bus

- hereticpride