Bruins looking for sweep in Game 4 in Philly
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 7, 2010 9:00 AM EDT
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When the Bruins take the ice at Wachovia Center against the Philadelphia Flyers for Game 4 tonight, they will try to accomplish something that they have not achieved since 1992: advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. The B's pushed the Flyers to the verge of elimination with a 4-1 win in Philadelphia in Game 3 on Wednesday night. The B's will be without David Krejci tonight and for the rest of the playoffs after the B's center suffered a dislocated wrist in the first period of Game 3.
Probable Starting Goaltenders:
Injury Report
Philadelphia
Out for the Series: Ian Laperriere (brain contusion and concussion), Ray Emery (hip), & Jeff Carter (foot).
Could Return Later in Series: Michael Leighton (ankle)
Questionable: Simon Gagne (toe)
Series Recap
Bruins lead Series 3-0
Game 1
Game 2
Game 3
Notes:
- Simon Gagne skated in practice for the Flyers on Thursday. It is unknown if he will be on the ice for Game 4. Darren Dreger of TSN thinks there is a good chance he will play.
- Trent Whitfield or Brad Marchand will likely fill in for David Krejci.
- Mark Stuart has been practicing with the team, but has not been medically cleared to play yet.
- Will the Flyers do what the Red Wings did last night and send a message with a big win or roll over and die?
- Game starts at 7:00 and airs on Versus.
- Public Skate open thread starts at 6:30.
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The first period will decide the series I think. If the Flyers come out and can’t make it happen, all might be lost. They looked like a very frustrated bunch on Wednesday. If the Bruin’s can come out with lots of spark and light them up early the dominos will start to fall for the Flyers. I’m all for the Bruins kicking the Flyers all over the ice, but I really hope the fans in Philly are a little more respectful of their team tonight.
I think there’s something to that. (By “decide the series”, I assume you mean “decide it in Boston’s favor”). I thought Philly looked like the much better team in period 1 of game 3, but they lost a lot of steam as the game went on. If the Bruins get an early advantage, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Flyers just packed it in.
The extra rest that would come with a sweep would be a HUGE help to the Bruins. Getting Stuart back is crucial, I think, as is getting Savvy back to 100%. I thought Stuart was our second-best defenseman for most of the season. Chara and Boychuk are doing yeoman’s work right now; need someone to take some pressure off.
Pronger doesn’t strike me as the kind of guy that folds up like a cheap suit. However if Richards gives up goals looking for the big hit much more they’ll be screwed.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on May 7, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
yes.
They where not happy with Richards.
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by bestbostonsports on May 7, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
While the hit was clean I think the Bruins should focus on trying to lay a big hit on Richards, Karma eventually says that Richards will get his. The Bruins could even some scores with Daniel the Hack Carcillo and Mop Head Hartnell if they want…
Evening scores with hartnell would be along the lines of letting philly score when he’s on the ice. So let’s not do that.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on May 7, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Say if tonight’s game gets out of hand I would like to see the Bruins even some scores I am not saying if they are up big or winning, because it would be nice to get the sweep. The Flyers won’t go quitely. Nothing would please me more than watching Lucic pound the living crap out of Carcillo or Mop Head.
Finish them off now, get a rest while the Pit-Montreal series goes six games or more.
If Stuart doesnt play, who will? Penner?
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by bestbostonsports on May 7, 2010 11:35 AM EDT reply actions
Even if B’s loose tonight I still like our chances much better. The most important thing is, however, to stop shedding blood of our key players. IMHO, B’s must make it abundantly clear that open ice hits, albeit clean and legal, will carry a price tag as well. Outhit them early, line up Richards for a nice hip check and I couldn’t care less if they bring it back home or do Flyers in right there; just don’t follow Sharks’ last night’s script. Go Bruins!
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by bestbostonsports on May 7, 2010 12:38 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Little early there, no?
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on May 7, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Probally
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by bestbostonsports on May 7, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
besides everyone knows you’ve gotta go with the street-sweeper
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on May 7, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Stuart has been cleared
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by bestbostonsports on May 7, 2010 12:39 PM EDT reply actions
Excellent news!
My day started out well, but took a serious nosedive halfway through the morning. Therefore, based on how things are going, I predict a Bruins 5-2 win.
So what your saying is…..your day is shitty, so the bruins will win? interesting. I thought when things are going shitty, typically things don’t go your way (bruins loss).
by delta on May 7, 2010 2:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I’m wearing my lucky jersey, lucky pants, and fighting the celtics crowds for my lucky pre-game meal. Here’s hoping.
Goddamn, I’ve gone insane.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on May 7, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
already got the krejci sweater on. sure hes out, but the jersey has been hot as a pistol, so no need to switch it up now
by BlueNGoldBomber on May 7, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
The Looch sweater has only 1 loss in the playoffs…but the Bruins are unbeaten when I watch the game with my cat.
by Phunwin on May 7, 2010 4:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I have a four game winning streak in my Krejci t-shirt
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by bestbostonsports on May 7, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
No. no more superstitions. my beard is unruly, so is my hair.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on May 7, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Though I did pick up a bruins toothbrush at the hall of fame when I visited…I’ve been brushing with that.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on May 7, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
lol thats totally what i thought of when you said merchandising
by BlueNGoldBomber on May 7, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
definately marchand. whitfield wouldnt be a terrible option later, but i like how marchand has looked in comparison to this type of series. i feel like his game would go well against philly
by BlueNGoldBomber on May 7, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d rather they play Marchand. He’s the one who has a future with the team. Getting him some playoff experience now would pay dividends. Its unlikely that picking one fourth line fwd over another will make a big difference.
by Phunwin on May 7, 2010 4:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Whitfield. Go with experience. Plus, he does more of the things Krejci does, obviously not as well but…
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 7, 2010 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
helo stoopid bruins fanz
i am root ing for teh flyorz BOOOOOOOOOOOOSH!!!!! give me 1 reesone why the flyorz wont win teh CUPPPPPPP….. my name is joshua and I am a product of teh Philly shcool systems. Go flyorz!!!!! bruins suckssssssss!!!!
Whoever said it doesn't matter whether you win or lose, probably lost.
I feel better now
Whoever said it doesn't matter whether you win or lose, probably lost.
by David Harnden on May 7, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
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by bestbostonsports on May 7, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
That was way more coherent than the Flyers fan that commented the other day.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on May 7, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
who was it?
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by bestbostonsports on May 7, 2010 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I capitalized and used too much punctuation
My bad
Whoever said it doesn't matter whether you win or lose, probably lost.
by David Harnden on May 7, 2010 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Lets do it B's
And rest up for a tough Eastern Conference finals.
Whoever said it doesn't matter whether you win or lose, probably lost.
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