Another Exaggeration

Scott Hartnell has suffered the wrath of the Flyers' reputation with the NHL after he was suspended for two games because another Bruins player put himself in a situation to be hurt.



Listen to the over-exaggeration of the Bruins announcers. Watch in slow motion where Hartnell tries to slow up.

Well with this suspension, we may see Downie brought up.

The NHL is such a fucking joke.

In other news

Simon Gagne might be out another month.

Gagne began to exercise last week, but when his symptoms returned following the elevation of his heart rate, the Flyers winger was told to rest.

Danny Briere has been awarded with the First Star for last week. He led all players in scoring last week with 8 points (5 goals, 3 assists).

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The Flyers Remain Undefeated At Home

Last night, the Flyers extended their home winning streak to five games (5-0 on the season) by beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2. The Flyers received a goal and 3 assists from Kimmo Timonen and a goal and 2 assists from Daniel Briere. Also, Mike Richards added 3 assists for the Flyers and Scott Hartnell scored his first goal as a Flyer.

The Flyers continue their homestand tomorrow against the New York Islanders.

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Flyers Win!

Last night, the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1, giving them their first victory against Pittsburgh in two seasons. The Flyers got it started early with a goal by Joffrey Lupul (5th) 28 seconds into the game. Five minutes later, the Flyers tallied another goal as Jeff Carter (7th) received a great pass from Scott Hartnell in the slot. Mike Richards (9th) added the Flyers third goal in the second period after he put a wrist shot past Sabourin on a 2 on 1 break. Jason Smith had his first assist as a Flyer on Richard's goal.

The Flyers finally set the tempo in the first period and they never looked back. They outplayed the Penguins the entire night. Marty Biron made 26 saves in the victory. Also, the Flyers were the first team all season to kill every penalty against the Penguins.

The Flyers make their first visit ever to the Prudential Center in Newark tomorrow to face the Devils. The game is on ComcastSportsnet beginning at 7pm.

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...Oh Florida

The Flyers went 0 for Florida to start of their 8 game road trip. Now, the 6-3-0 Flyers travel to face the Bruins for a matinee game on Saturday. The Flyers played last night without Derian Hatcher who was given a rest and Simon Gagne who is still experiencing dizziness. The Lightening never trailed in their 5-2 victory. Scott Hartnell failed to record a goal again, but at least he recorded a fight defeat to Vinny Lecavalier.

I am not too fond of John Stevens' decision to start Biron vs the Panthers and Niittymaki for Tampa Bay, but I am not sure if it would have really mattered. The Flyers are lacking in attack time recently, their power play has lucked ugly at times, and their giving up far too many shots.

They will get a much needed boost on November 1st against Montreal as Scottie Upshall is expected to return to action.

The Flyers need to put an end to this streak and start another win streak. I cannot handle another really hot/really cold team in Philadelphia right now.

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