Heart. Game Day (3 - 4) Penguins @ Flyers

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So here it is.
The Flyers season rides on their performance in this game.

If they are able to hold off the Pens for another game, who's to say they can't do it 3 more times?

It all comes down to heart, that is the only key of the game.
That... and don't play like you did last game.

The Penguins will come out as their cocky little selves,
and that just means we have to get on top early (no homo).
Well maybe a little homo in Malkin.



Everyone knows that the Flyers are the only team in the East that can take the Penguins down,
and now the Flyers just have to prove that they won't go down without a fight.

Nothing else matters, the first 3 games, the venue, the momentum.
None of it matters, the only thing that matters is how the Flyers want to play.
If they want it they will win.

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The Beardish thing

This article over at [ SportsPickle.com ] pretty much sums up the only frame of mind Crosby can possibly have.

We'll post the full text for you viewing pleasure.
Thanks to [Mike L.] for linking to it



On the doorstep of the Stanley Cup Finals while at the same time enjoying the fruits of puberty, Pittsburgh Penguins phenom Sidney Crosby is having the time of his life.

“Last spring was terrible,” said Crosby. “We lost in the first round of the playoffs and all I had was a little bit of peach fuzz on my chin. But now we’re going for the Cup and, best of all, I have hair all over my face. Well, not all over my face. It’s not a lot. But it kind of looks like a real beard. You can definitely see it if you stand close to me or if you have a really big HD television. It’s pretty exciting.”

Penguins head coach Michel Therrien said it is remarkable how Crosby has grown as a leader on a team full of men despite still battling the awkwardness of becoming a man himself.

“This team respects him. And it’s because of the way he handles himself on and off the ice,” said Therrien. “Just think how much they’ll listen to him when his voice stops cracking every other word. Or when he realizes he needs to start wearing deodorant and showering every day.”

Crosby acknowledges he still has some developing to do.

“This is a weird time. I keep getting these totally random erections,” he said. “I’m not turned on at all, I’ll just be going about my business and – Boom! – erection. I hate when it happens on the ice. I just bend over a little bit and hold my stick over my crotch to cover it up until it goes away. I can’t wait for that to stop happening.”

The hockey phenom says that if his team does win the Stanley Cup, he can’t wait to celebrate with his teammates.

“Maybe I can get one of them to buy me some Mike’s Hard Lemonade or, like, some beer or something,” he said. “And I’ll probably smoke a whole lot of cigarettes to see what that’s like. One thing I do know, though, win or lose, I’m not shaving. What if it doesn’t come back for some reason? It took me two months to grow what I have.”

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What Ya Drinkin'

We're hoping for some What Ya Drinkin' emails after tonights game.
Remember, if you haven't played before the rules are simple:

RULES:

• You take a picture of what you're drinking (beer, tea, soda, etc.) next to something Flyers related.
• You send said picture to OrangeCrushBlog@gmail.com
• Your picture gets posted on the front page of the next Game Recap

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:: John Stevens shuffled the line yesterday [ Philly ]
- Look for Richards with Briere and Hartnell
- Sir R.J. of Umberger will be with Prospal and Lupul
- Patrick Thorenson will take over for Steve Downie.

:: Braydon Coburn may play tonight [ Philly ]
The defense can use all the help they can get.

:: Marty Biron is a beast, and knows he can win 4 straight [ Philly ]
Hey we did it in Montreal, and Biron is a beast...

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:: Downie left Sykora breathless [ PG ]
He won't watch the replay. Too scary.

:: The Pens listen to their coach [ NHL ]
Apparently it only took two and a half years.

:: Gary Roberts not likely to play tonight[ PG ]
Eh.

I hate the Pens website for news.
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vs.

Tonight on Versus, Dallas brought the Western Conference Finals to a 1 - 3 record against the Detroit.

We would give you a game recap, but that's far too much work.

We will say that Turco flops around to make his saves, but he sure as hell makes them.



Dallas played a great game tonight, and it was awesome that 90% of the lower section stood for the entire game.

Flyers just have to hope to take a play out of the Stars books,
and Flyers fans... we want to see every one of you standing.

LET'S GO FLYERS!