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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

0-0 after 1 period between Philly and Florida. 5 on 5 was dominated by the Panthers, but the Flyers put a ton of shots on net on their 2 power plays to make this game look closer than it really has been.

Also, if you were wondering where Ville Nieminen is these days, I just saw a segment on Fox Sports showing him doing some special training sessions with Barkov, as I guess they have a special relationship. Nieminen still looks built...very strong. Still looks insane too. Miss that guy.

The clip isn't posted on their site, but I'll try and find it soon.

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Half way through the second and the Flyers are up 2-0. Neuvirth is having a helluva game stopping 23 shots so far, many of them of the "high danger" variety.

BTW, did anyone else realize that the Panthers have the most shots on goal per game of any team so far? Surprised me too. This is a team that was supposed to struggle to generate offense.

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Ugh...horrible decision making defensively tonight. Stupid choices are leading to prime chances for the Flyers, and they aren't missing them tonight. Latest was Giroux getting a breakaway on the power play after a bad change following a short-handed chance for the Panthers.

Looks like Boughner has some work to do with this group. It's amazing how badly Tom Rowe ruined them defensively. They were so good under Gallant, and they became a hot mess at preventing goals overnight.

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Total gong show tonight defensively. Nobody back checking anybody now, multiple breakaways and 2 on 1s. The last one was due to a horrible play by Trocheck, who never has problems defensively. 4-0 now for the Flyers. This game is starting to suck.

One bright spot has been the first ever NHL game for Owen Tippett (10th overall in 2017). He made the team out of camp likely just for a 9 game audition, but tonight is his first game action. He's making the most of it putting 6 shots on net before the end of the 2nd period in limited ice time, most of those shots being dangerous. The kid has got talent, but just not quite ready for prime time in the other areas of the game.

Thank you for once again reminding me that the Florida Panthers exist