The Flyers fell into a 3-0 hole after one period, but rallied back to win in overtime, 4-3.Full coverage of the Battle of Pennsylvania.
ANIMATED: Peter Laviolette, Flyers Fist Pump Their Way Into Game 2 Vs. Penguins
Their coach, Peter Laviolette, is a pretty fiery guy. He once punched his own player in the head during a timeout and, of course, just two weeks ago, he broke a stick over the glass on the very same CONSOL Energy Center bench he occupied during Game 1.
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Read Article >Penguins Vs. Flyers, NHL Playoffs 2012 Game 1: Philly Has Life After Fighting Back In Second Period
Pittsburgh is still in control of the contest, but the first goal of the third period will be huge. If the Flyers can grab it, they may well ride the momentum to victory. If the Penguins can grab it, they’ll be well on their way to a 1-0 series lead.
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Read Article >Penguins Vs. Flyers: Danny Briere Goes Offside, Scores Goal To Cut Pittsburgh Lead To 3-1
The Flyers have seemed a bit more energized in the second period, and the goal only helps their cause. A 3-1 game makes for much more realistic comeback than a 3-0 game, and if Philadelphia can grab the next goal of the hockey game, we’ll have an interesting contest on our hands.
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Read Article >Penguins Vs. Flyers, NHL Playoffs 2012 Game 1: Pittsburgh Up 3-0 After 1st Period
More: See a GIF of Kennedy’s goal.
The Flyers had not played well to that point and looked particularly shaky in their own zone, but just prior to the Dupuis goal, they had controlled several shifts and were beginning to generate scoring chances. After the goal, they had to settle for a first intermission deficit of three goals. There’s plenty of hockey left and plenty of time for adjustments to be made, but if they’re not made quickly, it could be a long night for the orange and black.
Read Article >GIF: Ilya Bryzgalov In ‘Cat Chases Laser Pointer’
But hey, here’s a GIF of what I like to call “Cat Chases Laser Pointer.”
You see, the puck is the laser pointer and Bryzgalov is the cat. And he can’t catch that pesky little red dot.
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