Two Wins in a Row?
After last night's 6-1 thumping of the Red Wings, the Flyers have now won two games in a row...at home! Before these two victories, the Flyers last won at home on Black Friday vs. Columbus.
The top line of Knuble/Forsberg/Gagne has been on fire of late. This is mostly due to their health. Peter Forsberg seems to be skating much more freely, deking opponents much more frequently and enjoying the game much more openly. Gagne, who was slowed by some pain in one of his hips, has been taking medication that has made him feel better. He has responded with 5 goals in his last 3 games.
The team as a whole seems to have a jump in their step ever since the return of defenseman Denis Gauthier from a shoulder injury that sidelined him for 2/3 of the season. His big hits, stellar penalty killing and willingness to stand up for his teammates has this team re-energized.
Its amazing how draining losing constantly can be...
Michael Leighton has played well in his two starts. GM Paul Holmgren and coach John Stevens have both said they plan to get Leighton into games to show what's got. So far, two starts....two wins.
Antero Niitymaki might be asked to have surgery on his hip prior to end of the season. The Flyers aren't going to the playoffs, so having the surgery done earlier means he should be fully healed earlier.
Look for Robert Esche to possibly be dealt to Ottawa to back-up Ray Emery for their Cup run. To say Martin Gerber has been a disappointment is an understatement.
The top line of Knuble/Forsberg/Gagne has been on fire of late. This is mostly due to their health. Peter Forsberg seems to be skating much more freely, deking opponents much more frequently and enjoying the game much more openly. Gagne, who was slowed by some pain in one of his hips, has been taking medication that has made him feel better. He has responded with 5 goals in his last 3 games.
The team as a whole seems to have a jump in their step ever since the return of defenseman Denis Gauthier from a shoulder injury that sidelined him for 2/3 of the season. His big hits, stellar penalty killing and willingness to stand up for his teammates has this team re-energized.
Its amazing how draining losing constantly can be...
Michael Leighton has played well in his two starts. GM Paul Holmgren and coach John Stevens have both said they plan to get Leighton into games to show what's got. So far, two starts....two wins.
Antero Niitymaki might be asked to have surgery on his hip prior to end of the season. The Flyers aren't going to the playoffs, so having the surgery done earlier means he should be fully healed earlier.
Look for Robert Esche to possibly be dealt to Ottawa to back-up Ray Emery for their Cup run. To say Martin Gerber has been a disappointment is an understatement.
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