ColRouleBleu Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Friday April 2, 2010 - 7 PMVS LIVE ON RDS, TSN(HD) Playoff implications abound as Flyers host CanadiensBrian Hunter - NHL.com Staff Writer CANADIENS (37-32-8) at FLYERS (38-33-6) Last 10: Montreal 5-3-2; Philadelphia 2-6-2Season series: Fourth and final meeting of the regular season. After the Canadiens won the initial matchup in December, the Flyers swept a home-and-home right before the Olympic break. Danny Briere leads all scorers with four goals, including a hat trick in a 6-2 win for Philadelphia in the most recent game. Big story: The Flyers coasted into the Olympics, having taken a pair of games from both the Devils and Canadiens in a six-day span, but March was not a kind month. They lost eight of their last 11 as well as goalie Michael Leighton, who had engineered the aforementioned sweeps, and leading scorer Jeff Carter to injuries. April didn't start any better, as their 15-game winning streak against the Islanders came to an end Thursday. Philadelphia and Montreal begin play Friday tied with Boston at 82 points for the final three Eastern Conference playoff spots. The Flyers are currently sixth and the Canadiens seventh by virtue of total wins. All three teams are two points ahead of the Thrashers and four up on the Rangers. Each has five regular-season games remaining.Team Scope: Canadiens: After playing only two games over the past seven days and losing both, it's safe to say Montreal is eager to get back on the ice. Marc-Andre Bergeron's power-play goal got the Canadiens off to a good start against the visiting Hurricanes on Wednesday, but they lost 2-1 after Brandon Sutter and Eric Staal struck early in the second and third periods, respectively. Cam Ward stopped 34 of the 35 shots he faced. "We had so many scoring chances but we didn't score," center Tomas Plekanec said. "It should have been 2-0 or 3-0, and the game would have been completely different. After that we started pushing it, and it doesn't happen when you're pushing and pressing things." Flyers: Beating the Islanders had been as sure a thing as death and taxes as far as Philadelphia was concerned -- until the Flyers visited Long Island on Thursday. Hoping to build off a 5-1 win over the Devils on Sunday, they instead got buried under an avalanche of first-period goals by the hosts. Brian Boucher was pulled from the 6-4 loss early in the third, and in mopping up Jeremy Duchesne became the fifth goalie to see action for the team this season. "We were sluggish in the first period," Briere said. "We didn't play our best. At this time of year, we have to be ready for every game." Who's hot: Andrei Kostitsyn has three goals and an assist in the last four games for the Canadiens. … Arron Asham has two goals and an assist during a three-game points streak for the Flyers.Injury report: Montreal forward Sergei Kostitsyn is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Forward Glen Metropolit has a separated shoulder that could end his season, unless the team makes a deep playoff run. Defenseman Paul Mara is out for the season following shoulder surgery. Philadelphia forward Daniel Carcillo will serve the back end of his two-game suspension for a high-sticking incident against New Jersey. Leighton remains out with a high ankle sprain, joining fellow injured goalies Ray Emery (hip) and Johan Backlund (groin). Carter is recovering from foot surgery and likely out for the rest of the regular season.Stat pack: Mike Richards, with 59 points, is one off tying Carter for the Flyers' scoring lead. … Metropolit's loss is felt most when the Canadiens have the man advantage -- the veteran forward, known mostly for his defense, led the team with 10 power-play goals.Puck drop: There's not much downplaying what's on the line Friday night at the Wachovia Center. The team that loses -- especially if it's in regulation -- will find its hold on a postseason berth that much more precarious. "I would say it will be the biggest game of the year," Philadelphia defenseman Chris Pronger said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 thank you crb! very nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Goalies tonight: Halak vs Boucher Habs linup: There was no morning skate today and Martin didn't tell what his lineup will be. Sure bet would be no change on the first two lines and to the D pairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface_mtl Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 well,i'm running out of answers n questions.what else is there to say but,"win,win,win,win!!flyers have very spotty goaltending and sum injuries to boot.i think carcillo their cementhead player is still out with a suspension and carter to injury as well. other teams are putting it on a platter for us to grab a playoff spot,but yet we sumhow stronlgy oppose to taking it,go figure. fla,isles, did us a favor last night,we have to cash in on these last few precious pts.or start shining up the golf clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roythenumber33 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Thx for GDT...I hope that injury of SK is not serious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK_74 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 can't stress enough how important this is! really go habs go, come out strong, stay strong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Thx for GDT...I hope that injury of SK is not serious... I hope so too, he was playing very inspired hockey lately. He's day to day. Hopefully we'll see him back before season ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncloset@telus.net Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Nice save on doing the GDT CRB......the FL is MIA. Must still be doing the Crying Lion from our last two losses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Nice save on doing the GDT CRB......the FL is MIA. Must still be doing the Crying Lion from our last two losses? He probably just forgot and had other obligations. Lets move on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncloset@telus.net Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Goalies tonight: Halak vs Boucher Habs linup: There was no morning skate today and Martin didn't tell what his lineup will be. Sure bet would be no change on the first two lines and to the D pairs. The team looked a little flat against the Canes...was no morning skate today some coaching stratedgy by JM? I suppose that implies that he is and can coach? He probably just forgot and had other obligations. Lets move on For sure.... just teasing.....all of the people who do the GDT's are very reliable and do a great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 The team looked a little flat against the Canes...was no morning skate today some coaching stratedgy by JM? I suppose that implies that he is and can coach? I think is more a matter of giving a chance to his key players to fuel the tank right before a back to back games weekend . tonight wont be a pic-nic. the habs will need every ounce of energy they can muster to beat savages who are most probably pissed from last night's game and detemrined to make amend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombiosis Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 just win. for god's sake win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner_canadian Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 thank you crb! very nice!! Yup about time she got put up. Go Habs Go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfan_10 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 BIG! BIG! BIG! GAME!!!! we can do it!!!!! GO HALAK GO HABS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 <kneels down and PRAYS for win> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncloset@telus.net Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 I wonder if Boucher will start for them tonight...I hope so...he has been quite the sieve! Might be a smart move by the Flyers to start the back up goalie Jeremy Duchesne.... I don't know anything about him...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 I wonder if Boucher will start for them tonight...I hope so...he has been quite the sieve! Might be a smart move by the Flyers to start the back up goalie Jeremy Duchesne.... I don't know anything about him...? boucher IS starting and the backup is caron whom they just signed from a european league (caron's last nhl game was in 2007) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddienmike Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Very nice GDT I think I liked that better than some of the pics, didn't think of doing one like that perhaps I should do one and use a poem instead of pics any way here's my offering one of the better ones I think Well lady luck is treating us right The Flyers Bruins and Thrashers all lost last night Perhaps our luck is about to turn Maybe the last game was a lesson to learn To play much simpler just keep the puck from the other team Skate fast and show them how we can play real mean They say when your down the only way to go is up Maybe we will get a run at the cup Tonight the Flyers we have to play Better than last time I have to say You have just got to give it all you've got And some more to show your hot Enough to stay above 8th place Need to keep going this is a race Goals are what we need to score Nothing less than three or four When we get up by one or two There is something you need to do Just remember we own the ice A great big WIN would be real nice Don't let them push you back on your heels Stay in their zone see how good it feels Tonight your speed and skill will be measured Make it a memory for us, to be treasured We have to win tonight there is no excuse Your speed and talent you have to use Our faith in you has been sorely tested The way you have let yourselves get bested This chance tonight could be your last To prove you can score and skate real fast So come on you guys give luck a spin Go out and play and get a win After the bad luck season we have had To be where we are is not that bad There's someone up there that really likes you The hockey gods told me they do Come on you HABS show us your pace A win tonight puts us in sixth place GO HABS GO :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANADIENS27 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 well,i'm running out of answers n questions.what else is there to say but,"win,win,win,win!!flyers have very spotty goaltending and sum injuries to boot.i think carcillo their cementhead player is still out with a suspension and carter to injury as well. other teams are putting it on a platter for us to grab a playoff spot,but yet we sumhow stronlgy oppose to taking it,go figure. fla,isles, did us a favor last night,we have to cash in on these last few precious pts.or start shining up the golf clubs. Let's hope we can take advantage of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhlmaniac_mtl Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 GO HABS GO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafer4lifer1 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 I find it odd that line up changes werent announced. I think the only one will be pyatt is SK's spot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js2 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 I expect the Habs to come out flat in such an important game. Maybe a 3-1 loss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddienmike Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 I expect the Habs to come out flat in such an important game. Maybe a 3-1 loss? Hey you are giving up before it's even started that's not the way to be you have to have faith, If you give up now we might as well not play the game all I hope is that I shall still have power most of the area here is out the wind is really howling I have to watch the game GO HABS GO :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmhuhmo Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 A must-win if there ever was one. This will set the tone of the rest of the season & into the playoffs (if they can make it). Stocked up on beer & ready to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfan7344_mtl Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME THIS WON"T HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!! Carey Price Rumor???????? A must-win if there ever was one. This will set the tone of the rest of the season & into the playoffs (if they can make it). Stocked up on beer & ready to go! under-age, no beer here, juice or pop sounds good maybe with pizza! but definitly a must win!! WE BETTER NOT HAVE TO FACE THE LEAFS FOR A LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION FOR OUR LAST GAME!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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