I like the way we match up versus Philadelphia. Carter Hart played truly well overall, but also had some less than outstanding minutes. The Flyers had a hard time a fair bit against the most affordable seed in the whole Return to Play competition and Hart conserved their bacon, so to speak.
The Eastern Conference Semifinals are set (as is the West). With the Flyers completing off the Canadiens in last nights Game 6, they advanced to handle our precious Islanders. (The other clash: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins.).
However do not just take my word for it; take the numbers word for it, too!
As is the theme of these Bits, it will be Islanders-Flyers in Round 2. [Newsday
With the Flyers completing off the Canadiens in last nights Game 6, they advanced to take on our beloved Islanders. The Isles depth has actually been a huge part of their success this postseason– Ross Johnston and Michael Dal Colle effortlessly stepped in for Game 5. The upstart Canucks toppled a hobbled iteration of the protecting champs– the St. Louis Blues were ousted in Game 6. Last year, Jordan Binnington was a stone wall in removal games. He had actually been changed by Jake Allen for the last few games, but coach Craig Berube reinserted him for this removal game.
Philadelphia took an early 2-0 lead and, though they let Montreal back into the video game (and perhaps walk all over them), they held on to knock out the Habs.
Likewise, the upstart Canucks fell a hobbled version of the defending champs– the St. Louis Blues were ousted in Game 6. In 2015, Jordan Binnington was a stone wall in removal games. He had actually been changed by Jake Allen for the last few games, but coach Craig Berube reinserted him for this elimination video game. And after that he provided Vancouver a 4-0 lead midway through the second period to get pulled.
Elsewhere, Including Beginning of Next Round.
Last nights NHL scores featured 2 Game 6 removal scenarios, with both of them pertaining to fruition:.
Islanders News.
The Isles depth has been a huge part of their success this postseason– Ross Johnston and Michael Dal Colle effortlessly actioned in for Game 5. [Newsday] Arthur Staple identifies five essential reasons the Islanders are on to the Conference Semifinals, including their dominant 5v5 play and the development of Anthony Beauvillier as “A Guy Teams Have to Worry About.” [The Athletic] And the team site identifies 5 takeaways from the series, comparable to The Athletic. [Islanders]
Adam Pelech is doing all the little things right, as he always does when hes at his best. [NY Post] It was a psychological win for Barry Trotz, beating the guys with whom he won a Stanley Cup, however it was satisfying. [Islanders] Chris King and Greg Picker have been on the radio call for the Islanders throughout the playoffs, working from another location from Hofstra. [Islanders] VIDEO: Lets relive the series clincher, for good enjoyable! [Islanders]
Elimination Time.
the islanders are going to be a big, big issue for the flyers if philadelphia plays anywhere near to the method they did in round 1– dom luszczyszyn (@domluszczyszyn) August 22, 2020.
The Stars and Avalanche were scheduled to begin their 2nd round series tonight at 8:00 p.m. EDT whether the Flyers-Canadiens and Blues-Canucks series ended last night or not. NHL]
After this latest Flames playoff frustration, Johnny Gaudreau appears to be on his method out of Calgary, in spite of having two years left on his team-friendly deal. [Sportsnet] NHL]
J.P., or Japer, as it were, penned a post which mentioned the Capitals were right to leave Trotz, even if they went with the wrong man in Todd Reirden. Sure, well take him! [Japers Rink]
The Canadiens werent able to pull off the disturbed against the Flyers, however they looked great doing it and they have an intense future, for a modification. [Sportsnet] Old pal Katie Strang eviscerates Mike Milbury, both about his string of offending commentary and about his failure to use any constructive or interesting commentary. [The Athletic]
Game 1 of the Isles series begins Monday night at 7:00 p.m. EDT on NBCSN in the U.S. and CBC, Sportsnet, and TVAS in Canada– the last of the semifinal series to start. Here is the full schedule for the 2nd round of the postseason, with the Isles-Flyers series at the top of the list.
