Flyers are now up 3 games to 1. Woo hoo!

[kexodusc]

...and there's no such thing as a backup team.

Sure there is...when your team gets owned by a team in Round 2, you cheer for their next opponent as your "backup team". Kinda like why I'm cheering for the Flyers.

Neither has a prayer against the Wings anyway.

The Wings are made to beat the big, defensive Western teams, but they're not well suited for a matchup against a team that can match them skill for skill, speed for speed. The meat-and-potatoes Nashville Predators, slow and injury-ravaged Colorado Avalanche, and the hurt and seemingly tired Dallas Stars haven't controlled the puck possession game or generated much in scoring chances. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are capable of doing that and aren't going in underdogs.

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia both have high octane offense like Detroit's never seen, and equal or better goaltending. Assuming they get past the Stars (not willing to concede that one yet, but it's looking grim) the East Conference champs will be their toughest challenge. I like the East over Detroit, regardless of which PA team it is.

[Rich-n-Texas]

...Assuming they get past the Stars (not willing to concede that one yet, but it's looking grim) the East Conference champs will be their toughest challenge. I like the East over Detroit, regardless of which PA team it is.

I'm not holding out much hope for the Stars, but it sure would be nice to see them win for their fans this week.

[Swish]

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are capable of doing that and aren't going in underdogs.

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia both have high octane offense like Detroit's never seen, and equal or better goaltending. Assuming they get past the Stars (not willing to concede that one yet, but it's looking grim) the East Conference champs will be their toughest challenge. I like the East over Detroit, regardless of which PA team it is.

I keep telling everyone the Flyers have no reason to be in the playoffs and don't stand a chance, and they keep winning. If I get cocky now they will mess up for sure. Don't you know their Stanley Cup hopes hinge upon my actions? Man are you stoopid.

Swishbaloney

[ForeverAutumn]

I keep telling everyone the Flyers have no reason to be in the playoffs and don't stand a chance, and they keep winning. If I get cocky now they will mess up for sure. Don't you know their Stanley Cup hopes hinge upon my actions? Man are you stoopid.

Swishbaloney

I hope you're growing a post season beard, because otherwise.....

[Swish]

I hope you're growing a post season beard, because otherwise.....

Did you see the crap on his face? He should put some milk on it and let his cat lick it off.

The next game in Philly should be very interesting. If I were Malkin, I'd keep my head up and wear lots of extra protection. The payback for that cheap shot on Briere is going to be costly. Count on it.

Swish

[Swish]

The Wings are made to beat the big, defensive Western teams, but they're not well suited for a matchup against a team that can match them skill for skill, speed for speed. The meat-and-potatoes Nashville Predators, slow and injury-ravaged Colorado Avalanche, and the hurt and seemingly tired Dallas Stars haven't controlled the puck possession game or generated much in scoring chances. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are capable of doing that and aren't going in underdogs.

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia both have high octane offense like Detroit's never seen, and equal or better goaltending. Assuming they get past the Stars (not willing to concede that one yet, but it's looking grim) the East Conference champs will be their toughest challenge. I like the East over Detroit, regardless of which PA team it is.

The Penguins can barely muster a shot much less a goal, and it's because the Wings are controlling the puck on offense and strangling the Pens with their excellent defense. This one isn't even close and could very well be a clean sweep. Maybe it's best the Flyers lost to Pittsburgh to spare themselves the humility and the hands of Detroit. Then again...

Swish - lovin' it!