Bill Meltzer: Wrap: Flyers Win Seesaw Game over Devils, 5-3

Thanks, Bill.

Thanks Bill, so happy for Giroux, kids been such a great Flyer for many years. Much needed win.

Thanks, Bill.

Oscar had an awful game. Ghost at least looked okay, despite that one terrible missed coverage.

Our team is different offensively when they move their feet. I don't understand why it's so occasional.

Can't wait to get Myers back. I hold my breath when anyone but Provorov touches the puck right now, as it usually doesn't make it out of our zone otherwise.

Call me crazy but moose has played a few really really good games. I think they should reward him with Thursday game then go to hart. Let hart just take it in and reset. There’s tons of 3/4 night games. Let the kid just take a day completely off
Thoughts....

Man subbans game is steaming trash

Man subbans game is steaming trash
- Just5

Yeah.. He's gone down hill a lot over recent years... he def hurts them ..

Call me crazy but moose has played a few really really good games. I think they should reward him with Thursday game then go to hart. Let hart just take it in and reset. There’s tons of 3/4 night games. Let the kid just take a day completely off
Thoughts....
- SMS4016

I think moose has looked great since at least mid way last year..playoffs solid.. solid so far this year.. He's adjusted tremendously well to the backup role.. and it really seems to suit him. I'd be fine coming back with him for sure.

We need to win the next game.. After that, we've got two game sets with Isles, Boston and Wash.. dear God what a div.

Giroux is playing absolutely fantastic. Looks 25 again.
Ghost was Ghost, which is amazing
Jake was good too
JVR had two nice deflections

Hagg is the worst defensemen in the league

Those are my main takeaways.

Best game so far by quite a bit, I think.

If you want to reward elliot i still don't like Carter sitting for multiple games after a 6 goal loss. You could instead go every other game with these 2.

Subban has actually played better this year. Hes like 7th in the league in ice time. He played really strong vs the isles.

Our defense still had a ton of breakdowns but not nearly as many as the previous games. Ghost added a lot even with his miscues. And he usually covered up his own mistakes by getting back. It was extremely encouraging sign for when myers comes back. I liked sanheims overall game and continued willingness to join the rush

Giroux is playing absolutely fantastic. Looks 25 again.
Ghost was Ghost, which is amazing
Jake was good too
JVR had two nice deflections

Hagg is the worst defensemen in the league

Those are my main takeaways.

Best game so far by quite a bit, I think.
- Striiker

Didn't you say Gus was the worst yesterday??

Welcome back, Ghost! Some definite team play improvement to build on. Love the Provy to JVR chemistry. Patrick and Farabee goals! And Cheers to Captain G, May your best days be upcoming!

Giroux is playing absolutely fantastic. Looks 25 again.
Ghost was Ghost, which is amazing
Jake was good too
JVR had two nice deflections

Hagg is the worst defensemen in the league

Those are my main takeaways.

Best game so far by quite a bit, I think.
- Striiker

Ghost was Ghost lol I thought he played well but pump the blinders please. He had a couple turnovers directly in our slot and got caught on a pinch that led to a break away. He also made a great heads up quick play to lead to the Farabee goal too. Maybe you just mean take the good with the bad but I thought he was an overall positive last night, he was throwing that biscuit around. Gus should just be told to go back to wherever he came from and stay there.

Man subbans game is steaming trash
- Just5

He hit Raffl a good 5 seconds before the puck, gets up and immediately sees a red with his hand up haha

Welcome back, Ghost! Some definite team play improvement to build on. Love the Provy to JVR chemistry. Patrick and Farabee goals! And Cheers to Captain G, May your best days be upcoming!
- NC Flyers Fan

haha agreed... funny how one win lifts everyone's spirits..

Ghost was Ghost lol I thought he played well but pump the blinders please. He had a couple turnovers directly in our slot and got caught on a pinch that led to a break away. He also made a great heads up quick play to lead to the Farabee goal too. Maybe you just mean take the good with the bad but I thought he was an overall positive last night, he was throwing that biscuit around. Gus should just be told to go back to wherever he came from and stay there.
- ClaudeFather

Thats what an offensive player does though. They will take chances and have turnovers. His ex GF was 76.75 at 5 vs 5 and he was +2 at 5 on 5. He played 22 minutes on the top pairing. And provy felt so comfortable with him that he was more offensive and getting up ice more. If he plays this way consistently for a season he's a really solid addition to the lineup. Not without flaws. But solid

Thats what an offensive player does though. They will take chances and have turnovers. His ex GF was 76.75 at 5 vs 5 and he was +2 at 5 on 5. He played 22 minutes on the top pairing. And provy felt so comfortable with him that he was more offensive and getting up ice more. If he plays this way consistently for a season he's a really solid addition to the lineup. Not without flaws. But solid
- Tfaehner

He looked really good, got into the play quite a bit as well. He got caught on the wrong side of things a few times too, luckily we were playing the devils. He seems to be the best fit with Provy for now, Braun’s best days are far behind him.

haha agreed... funny how one win lifts everyone's spirits..
- Hextall271

Every 2 points is a big deal. This win could be the one that cinches our playoff spot. It’s a different season and they can’t let themselves get behind. Chasing can’t be an option.

He looked really good, got into the play quite a bit as well. He got caught on the wrong side of things a few times too, luckily we were playing the devils. He seems to be the best fit with Provy for now, Braun’s best days are far behind him.
- ClaudeFather

I agree with all of this.. Ghost was a vast upgrade to what we've seen. Now, it was the devils..Let's see how he does vs the Isles and Boston's forecheck. I'd say, He'll be just fine when Myers gets back and we can start sharing the load over the top 4..

Every 2 points is a big deal. This win could be the one that cinches our playoff spot. It’s a different season and they can’t let themselves get behind. Chasing can’t be an option.
- NC Flyers Fan

That's why we really need two points next game... Look at the Rangers.. they're almost buried already..

Ghost was Ghost lol I thought he played well but pump the blinders please. He had a couple turnovers directly in our slot and got caught on a pinch that led to a break away. He also made a great heads up quick play to lead to the Farabee goal too. Maybe you just mean take the good with the bad but I thought he was an overall positive last night, he was throwing that biscuit around. Gus should just be told to go back to wherever he came from and stay there.
- ClaudeFather

Didn't you say Gus was the worst yesterday??
- Flyers_1488

No

- Striiker

He played well, he still had some of his really bad habits. The biggest thing for me he looked like he was moving really well, seemed quicker than the last couple years.

Thats what an offensive player does though. They will take chances and have turnovers. His ex GF was 76.75 at 5 vs 5 and he was +2 at 5 on 5. He played 22 minutes on the top pairing. And provy felt so comfortable with him that he was more offensive and getting up ice more. If he plays this way consistently for a season he's a really solid addition to the lineup. Not without flaws. But solid
- Tfaehner

You have to accept the good with the bad if you are putting him on the top pair. The good will outweigh the bad in the long run. He is the best option outside of splitting up the other 2.

Not being on the 3rd pair and with Hagg makes quite the difference in a lads confidence. And confidence is everything for a guy like Ghost.

Outside of getting a few points, can't really ask for much more in his first game back.

He played well, he still had some of his really bad habits. The biggest thing for me he looked like he was moving really well, seemed quicker than the last couple years.
- ClaudeFather

Every players has warts. Not going to tell you he is perfect. He doesn't need to be.