Thanks Rory, I was trying to avoid writing about the season so far, God forbid I jinx it somehow. The Flyers are 3-0 in this young season, and have won games in all kinds of ways. Defense, which we expected. Offense, a shootout with the Capsùreally? And most importantly, goaltending!
When was the last time you could say that? OK, in all fairness, Marty Biron did a really good job, but we're looking for the x-factor, the amazing save, and Emery can bring that. He had an aura about him before he played a game.
You would have liked to see a better outing against the Caps, but we're talking about Ovie and a cast of puck-handling bandits here, I can excuse last night to nerves for the home opener, and the skill of the opposition.
All in all, the Flyers are off to a hot st ...
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Philadelphia Flyers Start the Season 3-0, What’s Different This Year?
Posted: 7th October 2009 by Mark DiCicco in NHLComments Off on Philadelphia Flyers Start the Season 3-0, What’s Different This Year?