The Flyers picked up a big 4-2 win today in a matinee against the Rangers (although at this point in the season which win isn’t big?)
We’re really starting to see this Flyers team come together, particularly the Asham, Giroux, Carcillo line. The three combined for two goals in the third (both by Asham…Giroux and Carcillo assisted on both) to help seal the win. Honestly though, is there anyone on the NHL that would want to match-up with these guys? Asham and Carcillo are both excellent fighters who can chip in the occasional goal, and Giroux is developing before our eyes into an elite playmaker.
Marty Biron was brilliant yet again in goal and outplayed Henrik Lundquist. Over his last 7 games (6 starts) Biron is 4-2 with a 1.65 GAA and a .953 save percentage. It goes without saying that Marty has taken over the #1 job once again (if he ever really lost it in the first place) although Niittymaki will get the start in New York tomorrow. The turning point seemed to be that 5-1 loss to Calgary, where Niitty gave up four goals in the first period and was replaced by Biron, who then stopped 21 of 22 shots.
Tomorrow these two teams will pick up where they left off in another afternoon start (12:30 pm ET) at Madison Square Garden.
Upshall Update
Checking in on Scottie Upshall in Phoenix…the former Flyer has three goals in his first five games with the Coyotes (two of which came on the powerplay.) Upshall scored just seven goals in 55 games for the Flyers this season, but he is getting his chance to shine in the desert averaging nearly five more minutes per game than he was getting in Philly. Good to see Scottie doing well, and we wish him all the best.
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