Flyers vs Pens Series Discussion Thread

[avjp87]

Originally Posted by pskell02

Yea they miss a lot. But that one was really bad. There was nothing obstructing the linesman's view and it wasn't even close to being onside. I don't often agree with Rob, but tell the truth, if that were Crosby putting the Pens up 4-0 on a missed call as bad as that, you honestly would have been of the opinion that "meh, refs miss calls from time to time"?

If it put the Pens up 4-0? I honestly wouldn't have cared all that much. Like I said above, I don't see either team in this series winning two games in a row at any point. I'm not the typical flyers fans that you guys would despise to be around. Yes, I hate the Penguins and everything associated with them. But, if they beat the Flyers, they beat them fair and square. There is no ref out there that can change the outcome of a series to the point where the outcome is completely switched.

And if Crosby didn't complain and dive(even though he doesn't dive that much anymore) I'd have no problem with the guy.

[frozenntimesports]

Originally Posted by avjp87

And if Crosby didn't complain and dive(even though he doesn't dive that much anymore) I'd have no problem with the guy.

Crosby already took a dive once, but it wasn't nearly the crap he used to pull.

[avjp87]

Originally Posted by KaraandMelliesDaddy

Crosby already took a dive once, but it wasn't nearly the crap he used to pull.

Must have missed it, I'm going back and forth between this and the Phillies game.

[solt0131]

Here ya go:

[nuccionino]

Originally Posted by solt0131

Here ya go:

Yes, offsides

[frozenntimesports]

Originally Posted by solt0131

Here ya go:

Really Solt. With the b.s. call Crosby drew on Jagr, I'd say that's even. If I'm the Flyers, I send someone to take a run at Sidney. Its the same 2 minute penalty.

[avjp87]

Originally Posted by solt0131

Here ya go:

yeah, that was bad

Now be honest, how did you get that?

[lambeauleap87]

What channel are these games on? I'm gonna be pissed if I don't get any of the playoffs on Dish Network.

[pskell02]

And that my friends is why that missed offsides call sucks.

Originally Posted by lambeauleap87

What channel are these games on? I'm gonna be pissed if I don't get any of the playoffs on Dish Network.

It's on NBC Sports Network (formerly Versus).

[avjp87]

Originally Posted by lambeauleap87

What channel are these games on? I'm gonna be pissed if I don't get any of the playoffs on Dish Network.

whatever Versus is called now and MSNBC

[lambeauleap87]

Originally Posted by pskell02

It's on NBC Sports Network (formerly Versus).

I'm paying $50 a month for Dish Network and don't get it...I do get the Kings game and the Wings game, though.

[pskell02]

Originally Posted by lambeauleap87

I'm paying $50 a month for Dish Network and don't get it...I do get the Kings game and the Wings game, though.

Aside from Dish sucking donkey nuts, its probably not part of the base package. Or at least that is what I'm assuming based on the package only being $50.

[GoJays]

Originally Posted by avjp87

whatever Versus is called now and MSNBC

Don't forget TSN! I wish it was on CBC though. Gord miller is pretty annoying

[lambeauleap87]

Originally Posted by pskell02

Aside from Dish sucking donkey nuts, its probably not part of the base package. Or at least that is what I'm assuming based on the package only being $50.

I'm actually a couple steps above the basic, but I've had Dish for ever so got bumped up at the same price...I actually like Dish, but hate the lack of hockey.

If anyone has a live feed on line for this series, let me know.

[avjp87]

Originally Posted by GoJays

Don't forget TSN! I wish it was on CBC though. Gord miller is pretty annoying

Ah yes, the channel that no one knows lol

[avjp87]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[frozenntimesports]

Shove that up your pipe and smoke it Pens fans!

[sportsstuff87]

Woooooooooo!!!!! Knock knock!!!

And that 3rd pens goal wasn't icing?

[Sidthekidc87]

#@#@#@#@ yeah flyers!

But sorry sid

[GoJays]

Originally Posted by avjp87

Ah yes, the channel that no one knows lol

C'mon man. It's the second best hockey channel out there! CBC still owns the top spot

[WilsonValdez]

Wow, what a game! I'm just getting back from meeting up with some friends at a loud bar (with no audio), so I really didn't get the best view of the game and missed some things that you all probably saw, so no real detailed analysis (watching the replay now though).

First, Wow...what a comeback from the Flyers. The Penguins just came out in the 1st period and straight up kicked their a**es, both physically and offensively. They controlled the entire period.

Second, As soon as I saw Briere's first goal, I knew I would come on here and find the Pens fans crying. Yes, the refs completely blew that...he was offsides. Hopefully now you know how it feels to have the refs completely blow a call(s) against you. You guys get the most preferential treatment from the refs of any team in the league and really don't have any room to complain about the officiating.

And face it, the Pens lost the game themselves..after the 1st period they were outplayed. You can't let a team score 4 unanswered on you in any scenario...much less the playoffs.


Anyway, what a freaking amazing start to what is going to be a very, very memorable and entertaining series!

[BAMBAM]

Only took 32 years but the league finally made up for the blown call in the Cup Finals against the Isles. Somewhere Bobby Nystrom is laughing.


Anyway, even if you hate the Flyers you have to give them some respect after that comeback. Down 3-0 on the road against a quality team and to comeback in the third and then win it in OT just shows the kind of heart this young Flyers team has. Pens WERE 29-0 this year when leading by 3 goals. Flyers had only one power play all nite and it took Orpik running Briere to get them it. Great discipline by Hartnell to not take his friggin head off for that garbage. Made them pay where it counts instead.

[bigbensbff]

went to the game last nite. super hungover, tired, and disappointed.

my takes on the issues with the pens last nite

-the no offsides on the briere's first goal was really bad. when you see it live and know without replay that it's offsides it's a bad call. did it decide the game, imo no. the pens were absolutely owned in the 2nd and 3rd periods. the game could've been 7-3 if not for some ridiculous fleury saves

-pens defense is atrocious. i know bylsma is all about "a good offense makes a good defense" but that performance last nite was pretty pathetic. only letang played good in the defensive end. martin and michalek are huge disappointments this season and are looking like one of shero's only poor moves as GM. orpik had a bad game and the forward backcheck just wasn't there

-breakaways and odd man breaks have to come to an end. over the last month i've never seen so many of these against us. if fleury doesn't stuff Jagr on a breakaway in the first it's 2-1 and a completely different game

-Pens powerplay is NIAGP (not in a good place). not really sure what to do but the first line looks like they are all lost in where they should set up and are rotating all over the place. My one thought is that sullivan should be on and kunitz off.

-not sure what it looked like on TV but live the game was super physical. 49 hits between the two after the first period blew my mind

-hated the orpik interference call. the refs absolutely blew last nite missing several clear cut penaltys on both teams.

-loved the people dressed up like bears. heard some post game interviews of the flyers who also found it amusing.

-Awesome comeback by the Flyers they absolutely owned the Pens in every detail of the game after the first period.


pens are in a must win situation. going to grab some game 5 tickets.

[Nuuk]

As bad as the Pens were in the 2nd and 3rd periods, they still had a chance. Everyone is forgetting that Staal flat out beat Bryzzy but hit the inside of the pipe! If that somehow squeezes in, the Pens probably overcome the horrible offsides call, the horrible penalty that Orpik took, and the horrible defensive effort in the 3rd.

I think the Flyers are gonna be sky high with momentum now. But the Pens might come out with a chip on their shoulder. Just wonder how much the psyche of the Pens is damaged.

Preds/Wings is setting up to be pretty awesome as well. And the Kings win last night. The "Dogs' ruled the night!

[avjp87]

You talking about the Orpik call where he slammed Briere into the boards? I'm not sure what you're referring to.

But you're right, the refs were bad. But, I'd rather have games where they call less penalties like last night then calling every little bump and making it a power play the whole game

The Flyers power play is one of the best in the league, how is the Pens penalty kill?

And I'm not trying to be a smartass, I'm seriously asking.