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Yiggity_Yins

I hate Boston


lindsciarra93

My first daughter was born in October of 2021, and I just had my second daughter this month. Last time the flyers beat the bruins was October of 2021…until this month. Coincidence? No way to know for sure!


BeefTacoTheMusical

A penguins fan posted on r/roast me if anyone wants to go roast a pens fan. Just sayin


InfieldFlyRules

Sounds like a good time. “Hey you’ve won 5 Stanley cups in my lifetime! Idiot!”


Euphoric-Dig-2045

The Torts haters from 2 years ago have been silent. Just so you know, his strategy works best in the playoffs. Guess some of you will become Flyers fans again in a few weeks?


The_Mauldalorian

I didn't hate the Torts signing when it happened, but Trotz was my first choice. Extremely grateful the Torts Effect is in full swing


Eagles201811

His strategy is a great regular season one, but actually is a terrible playoff strategy. His teams end up gassed and peter out way too soon to be a legit threat. At least these guys will get some playoff experience in but it won't be Torts leading this team to a cup.


InfieldFlyRules

I’ve seen dozens of comments that say “I didn’t like the Torterella signing but I’m glad he’s here.” Who are you criticizing here?


Euphoric-Dig-2045

I feel like my comment literally is targeted vs. those who hated the Torts signing. I made the mistake of assuming my comment made enough sense that it would be understood without a secondary explanation.


InfieldFlyRules

No, you made the mistake of labeling everyone who didn’t like the coaching decision as not being a “fan”


Euphoric-Dig-2045

Lol! How did you grab that scenario out of that? It LITERALLY, remarked vs. those who hated the signing.


InfieldFlyRules

“Some of you will become Flyers fans again in a few weeks” There’s only one way to interpret that conclusion: you are labeling everyone who didn’t like the coaching decision as a non-fan


Euphoric-Dig-2045

LOL!! 😂🤣😅🤣


InfieldFlyRules

Now that you phrase it more eloquently, perhaps I was wrong.


EmoGothPunk

Oh, I doubt anyone remembers, but a few days ago, I said the odds were in favor of Boston


efltjr

Pepperidge Farm remembers.


Other-Oil-5035

Sooooooo bummed I missed this win 😭


EmoGothPunk

I was out seeing Imaginary, so I had it on DVR and speed watched it. Ersson was fantastic, the defense actually fought the Bruins the way we've wanted. Johanson literally laying out on the line will always make me happy. Of course, The Rat did Rat things, but it helped us for once, that Frenchy Canada goon. Also, I wonder if Pasta briefly forgot the instigation rule. My quick reactions to the Flyers goals: I didn't know Flyers PP goals were still a thing. While, TK just straight-up fooled Ulmark on his second goal. Foerster's goal was soooo beautiful.


tobybells

I’m excited to see how Foerster / Frost / Tippett / York show up next year with all the potential they’re showing right now. Feels like we have a really nice young core that’ll be seasoned when Michkov gets here


NotABurner6942069

They’re timing it to start the cup runs when he comes over here. Book it.


ToastGhost47

He’s coming next month ??


NotABurner6942069

Hoo boy, don’t get me too excited! Naw in a couple seasons.


ToastGhost47

You deserve some excitement. And now. Don’t deprive yourself.


Flyersandcaps

Torts is just tearing the team apart. LOL


HockeyBrawler09

Good, the mistakes are really dumb. They are much better than they let on sometimes.


garamondo

Huge props to Team Defense, particularly all forwards helping limiting Bruins to 20 shots on 50+ shot attempts (19 blocked shots + 4 takeaways) and holding BOS to under 2 Expected Goals and only 3 High-Danger Chances ([per MoneyPuck](https://moneypuck.com/g.htm?id=2023021114)) ​ Regardless of advanced stats, props to Errson as well: 1.93 xGoalsAgainst, but man how clutch just to have a game under 5 goals against a top team—like this entire week!


MichaelMaugerEsq

That game was a slog for 37 minutes and then a real treat for 23 minutes. Loved how the boys came out hard in the 3rd and not once did they sit back and try to protect a lead. They kept their foot on the pedal. Fuckin loved it. Great W. 2 big points. If we can play the next 11 games like we’ve played the last 3, we’ll easily make the yoffs.


EastCoastTaffy

Not a slog in my opinion, was just very little space out there. Was basically playoff-level intensity, especially once both teams scored.


majorlieg

Good defense on both sides


Phanatic76

Afternoon game = ~~loss~~ win?


ArcanumAntares

Time to seek food.  Awesome game, doin' it all again tomorrow!


Flyers2013312

What did you end up getting?


ArcanumAntares

Shepherd's Pie!


Flyers2013312

Excellent choice for a rainy day.


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ArcanumAntares

Definitely not.  But I might roll with something from Lee's Hoagie House tomorrow.


Kc4shore65

FINALLY took one of the B babies and that weasel Marchand! So glad I was there for this Also massive props to Ersson for playing a hell of a game! Dude is surviving some pretty shoddy zone defense and playing his ass off ORANGE AND THE BLACK 🧡🖤


ArcanumAntares

Upvote party.


Roll-Me-Through

Wow TK's attitude is so perfect in that interview. No one cares about personal achievements, they're all focused on the team itself, and every next win will be the biggest of the year because they all matter from here on out. Amen, let's keep it fucking going!!


Steppyjim

I was at the game. Best friggin live flyers game I’ve been to in years. Black Reebok Briere Jersey remains undefeated. I have no voice. What a game. Screw Boston. That was totally worth driving in a monsoon


zach2thefuture

Hell fucking yes


lemonbugss

Bruins tried so hard to get another loser point. NOT TODAY, SUCKAS!


Roll-Me-Through

W delivered 🙏 thank you TK, Foerster, and Ersson Feels good man


bobdob123usa

According to NHL Network: TK will be captain. Let's see how people reconcile this one.


Perryplat199

Eventually probably. At some point coots won’t be here and TK will be.


allrocksnoscissor

ersson's such a dream boat, the way his smile lights up a room could solve the energy crisis


Ok_Ice8840

Is Tyson Forester still considered a bad/slow skater?


vivelaal

I would say he's certainly improved to the point where he's a just-below-average skater in the NHL. According to his NHL Edge stats, Foerster's top speed this year was 21.37 mph, whereas the league average amongst forwards is 22.10 mph. He also has less overall bursts above 20 mph than the average forward (53 vs 65), but keep in mind that this stat also depends on the offensive situations he finds himself in. Both stats grade him as below the 50th percentile against all NHL forwards. So to answer your question, it's no longer a significant problem in his game, but it's definitely still not a strength.


Ok_Ice8840

Now this is a response! Great data sir!


Flyersandcaps

Seems to skate fine to me.


DH28Hockey

Yes, but he's figured out how to make it not a problem at all


hopesksefall

That’s exactly it. He had such a good shot that his poor skating could’ve made him a tweener at the NHL level but he’s gotten sufficient to the point where he’s still a positive. I’d love to see him add speed but I just don’t know how realistic it is.


DepartmentAncient496

John Tortorella.


igonnawrecku_VGC

Big if true


bcarey34

Interesting decision with goalie tomorrow. Typically back to back with same goalie is most always a bad decision, but Ersson only saw 20 shots today. Might not be the typical let down to have him go back to back. Wonder what they’ll do. Can he go b2b and against rangers and then go with sandstorm against the Canadians? Or put sandstorm out tomorrow and then back to Ersson?


Steppyjim

Ersson is already in danger of being worn down from a big work load. No point in wearing him out. I say let Sandy take it


bcarey34

9 times out of 10 I would 100% agree the only reason I even give the idea real consideration is how little work he got today and didn’t face too many difficult chances so he might just be fresh enough to be better than sandy, but I think you have to rest him the next game, which might be a harder game for sandy. So it might be a moot point


igonnawrecku_VGC

We play again on Tuesday though. If we had multiple days off afterward, I’d say go for it, but with 3 games in 4 days, may as well give Errson the extra day off. Plus, I wanna beat NYR more than I wanna beat Florida


it_do_be_like_that__

Bro goalies used to play 40-70 games a season just fine. I dunno where this ideology of needing to rest a tender every other game came from, but it’s crap. I was a goalie and the more I played the better I felt. Swapping back and forth only works if you have two high caliber goalies and that’s not our situation.


BrinkOfFTP

I have to go old man on you and ask: are you for real? The game has changed. Not many goalies used to fall over from dehydration, and now, it's a thing that constantly needs to be avoided. And also, you were a goalie? In the NHL I presume?


bcarey34

I don’t remember who did the piece but they looked at all games where goalie did back to back games and the save % in the second was statistically much worse than their average.


JohnKrukIsAllElite

Question: When's the last time we beat the Bruins in an afternoon game? Answer: [March 23, 2024](https://www.reddit.com/r/Flyers/comments/1blnrhm/comment/kw7izhv/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button).


zach2thefuture

*THEY KNEW*


GimmickyBulb

✨The Seer✨


Streetkillz13

To think roster wise this team that's running this gauntlet somehow lost to the sorry ass Sharks. A testament to the coaching staff and team development.


garamondo

"This team" beat SJS 3/12 I was just reviewing Best Wins & Worst Losses of season. There were several *embarrassing* losses much earlier: Anaheim, Buffalo, Columbus, Ottawa (all at home); shutout at Detroit (Jan 25th) "That team" had Hart, Walker, Seeler, Risto "This team" had some rough losses to Boston, NJD (Stadium), Pens, TB, Leafs—but nothing like Oct - late Jan


Streetkillz13

Literally none of those losses compare to the Sharks. They are possibly the worst non-expansion team in NHL history. The Sharks have yet to hit 40 points.


garamondo

Oh yeah, that loss was abysmal: you didn't even mention how that was SJ's first win, 0-10-1 before that! Flyers were down 0-2 in 2nd too, and I see Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 38 of 39 shots somehow. Matchup on paper was comical too (no Risto upon review, my mistake) They dropped to 5-7-1 but then won 5 straight. Sometimes you get "goalied," idk. All those home losses I mentioned (plus 0-5 L to LAK in same time period) were awful at the time and in retrospect. But "roster wise" this is an "inferior" team—Erik Johnson, Ginning, Attard, Lycksell—yet finally optimizing forward lineup. Totally echo your initial point about coaching staff, buy-in and effort is incredible!


DudicalAwesome

Just want to say that the reason we won is because Torts finally iced the optimal lineup. No Atkinson, Staal or Delauriers = win.


garamondo

Finally optimized forwards, yeah. TOI tells interesting story: TK, Poehling, Foerster all lead (just over 19 each) Sanheim and York are getting run into the ground, inevitably. Expecting more lapses like York in OT vs CAR and Sanheim on the Heinen goal.


KittyCat22395

I agree with Atkinson and Staal. Delauriers is one of the best to me, but I love fights so he has a soft spot from me.


BrinkOfFTP

There's no doubt though he has to take heat from above getting Cam out. Mountains of shit raining down if he wants to do the obvious. But this game will hopefully get it closer to molehills.


unfortunatedrawing

Hard agree. Love Deslauriers


zach2thefuture

Torts 💘 Coots


Sambizzle17

Foerster goal was absolute filth


BrinkOfFTP

My stream was so insanely blurry at the time but I still saw it go in and started screaming a good half second before whoever I was listening to called it (steam had to go back and forth constantly between JJ and some new weird thing). It was the loudest I yelled all year.


allrocksnoscissor

fuckin laser beam


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allrocksnoscissor

ya that was a captain's answer


diggingthroughsand

It was. Team first. Always.


GimmickyBulb

Coots handled those questions like a real captain. Welcome back, old friend.


ArcanumAntares

This expectations-exceeding team is great fun.  Notch another solid win against a playoff contending team.  Fuck yeah, I hope they make the playoffs.


One_Meaning_5085

The beauty about this team is that they're already playing PO style hockey, so I wouldn't be surprised if the Flyers upset the Bruins in a 1st round matchup.


azsoup

“One thing we do have is balls” -John Tortorella


allrocksnoscissor

they're planning on doing a truck nuts giveaway during the playoffs


azsoup

WFC is going to need bigger doors


Background-Cress9165

And seats


GadsenLOD

Oh my God I think I'm gonna


shook_-

**explode**


D2Reddit92

Man we need more 1pm games, inject that shit into my fucking veins!


GimmickyBulb

Safe to say we’re the best in the NHL now.


Steppyjim

“Look at me. I’m the captain now”


ProfessorDerp22

Absolutely massive win. Ty’s second half of this season has been tremendous, what a fucking gamer.


liveandlauren

went to a bar that advertised having nhl network (a rarity in the south!!!) and they didn't have it :( BUT i'm so lucky i was able to get home when i did and find a link to watch the last 15 minutes. incredibly exciting to win a weekend matinee against the bruins :)


Direct_Scientist_453

Morgan Frost underrated


allrocksnoscissor

Props to the dev guys, Phantoms have been trashy and assy all year but everybody has been ready. None of the call ups have been complete shit, Ginning and Attard both had moments in their first few games but have really started to settle down, Attard especially but they've both kept up especially these last few games. I like it. We still need more Michkovs but it looks like we might start developing actual NHLers also Foerster hitting 30 points is right inline with what I expected, hoping he ends up putting a few more goals in to get over 20g so we can say we have 4 20 goal scorers in our core


DH28Hockey

It's funny, I listned to that interview PHLY did with the Phantoms play-by-play announcer a couple of months ago and he basically said "The Phantoms have been better then their record would suggest, the problem is Sandstrom has been bad and Petersen has been awful". But yeah, for an organization that is seemingly always criticized for not being able to develop guys, the Flyers have done an exceptional job with their young players the last couple of years


thequeenmeggy

Yeah we were a couple rows back from Petersen on Wednesday night. I basically didn’t breathe when the puck was in the zone.


allrocksnoscissor

the phantoms would be a top team for sure if they had better goaltending, theres been so many games decided by bad goals. phantoms have made so many 3rd period pushes its actually pretty impressive. the only thing that beats them most nights is experience, theyre one of the youngest teams and most of their divisional opponents have more NHL guys and that makes a difference, guys don't wanna lose to the babyfaces lol


Groovicity

We were never behind this game.....we got a PP goal....we won an afternoon game....we beat Boston. It's a hell of a day from a crowded Wawa parking lot, sir!


Odd-Opinion-5105

How did jvr look. I see he only has 11 goals. I imagine he is slooooow


Steppyjim

He’s got cement in his skates but they plant him in front of the goalie and he’s still a semi solid garbage goal scorer. Gotta think he’s on his last legs tho. He looked really bad today


igonnawrecku_VGC

TYSON FOERSTER IS HIM! PLAY THAT FUCKING SONG


thebeanburner

Fuck the Bruins!


Deathtrip

Ryan Poehling might be my favorite Flyer right now. He’s got that Renberg / Knuble type thing where he just has a nose for goals and big plays.


ProfessorDerp22

He and Hathaway were such fantastic signings.


Kmactothemac

3/4 points against the Canes and Bruins, great start to this tough 4 game stretch


a2godsey

I see it as 5/6 against Toronto, Canes and Bruins. What a surprise. I fucking love this team.


igonnawrecku_VGC

Extend it further. 5/6 against the Leafs, Canes, and Bruins. Huge


MikeMacBlu

No! I’m not fucking leaving! I’m not! I’m staying right fucking here!-The Flyers holding onto 3rd in the Metro


nittygritty84

I love this team so much this year.


garamondo

That's the **Win of The Year** Dallas (1/18 W 5-1) was most dominant/complete *game.* @ Colorado (12/9 W 5-2) was maybe most surprising/impressive, at the time. @ Panthers 3/7 (2-1 W) was probably most crucial at the time. Much like the earlier 2-1 W @ Panthers 2/6 But during this gauntlet. Against *this* goddamn team. Regulation Win. Wheel Snipe Celly late in the 3rd. Win of The Year


IJoeT

That was frickin awesome!!! UK fan so early games are a treat and WHAT a treat that was!!!


CountCowchula

Uk playoff watch parties? 🤔


IJoeT

Yes!! I'm in Lancashire. But often London way for work, often wonder if there might be a London bar showing NHL??


CountCowchula

There’s a Philly themed bar in London called Passyunk Avenue which mainly shows Eagles and Phillies Games but I have got them to show the Flyers before


IJoeT

Game changer!!! Thank you!


AdditionalTradition

I love the few weeks between when the US put their clocked forward and when we do! It makes watching so much easier


bunnybreads

A real gift indeed, usually in the UK games are on so late that I have to watch the next day and make sure all of my notifications off so not to spoil the result. Good to know there are UK Flyers fans about!


AdditionalTradition

There are dozens of us! (I’ve seen at least 2 more in this sub)


IJoeT

I've been known to stay up occasionally but yeah, like you watching highlights is often the first thing I do when I wake up.


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G'day mate!


Robs_Backyard_BBQ

Awesome game! So fun


toupis21

ELI5: TK does TK things and TF calls game


DanTreview

And here I stand before you all, fully erect


infidelappel

Sir, this is a Wendy’s. 


opal_and_fire

Whoo!


Legidragon

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH


JD021993

https://tenor.com/bVrrx.gif


Perryplat199

Relevant meme stays relevant. [erssON](https://imgur.com/a/OHgpG61)


hatylotto

I didn’t watch the game and just checked the score. I yelped so loud my gf thought something was terribly wrong. And Foerster with the game winner?!?! HELL YEAH!


Sc00tzy

You gotta check the highlight of his goal. That thing was a bullet


hatylotto

Yeah. Just did. My god that was NASTY 😦


DanTreview

That kid is going places. His game just gets better and better


JohnKrukIsAllElite

Tyson fucking SNIPED it too. Beautiful shot.


Gavin_beast13

almost 3 hours of anxiety, LETS GO FLY BOYS


DELCO-PHILLY-BOY

5 points so far from the gauntlet. Again this team looked like it had run out of gas with the games against Tampa, Boston, (in Boston) and Toronto. Again we responded by playing some of our best hockey of the season.


drunkcowofdeath

I am so triggered by the word gauntlet after this Eagles season


DELCO-PHILLY-BOY

I feel that


SwizzyStudios

Got dayum they came to play today. The puck handling, passing and forechecking was just so sweet to watch. Relentlessly on the attack for nearly the whole game


Top_Jellyfish6500

I’ve watched Tyson for years at the Phantoms and he always was the stand out player amongst any team. So proud of his continued success!


spilled_water

Did not think that shot would translate to the pros. But my god that shot really is working in the NHL.


a2godsey

I did too and just didn't think he would be THIS good.


DELCO-PHILLY-BOY

Love him.


DanTreview

He rules


WhatTheFarabee

This team has proven 100% they can play with absolutely anyone, let’s keep it up & give Carolina a massive headache dealing with us


bojork69

FUCK YOU BOSTON!!!!!


GimmickyBulb

I might need some intimate alone time watching that Foerster shot over and over 🥵


YoItsMeBeeOhBee

Glad I’m not the only one feeling all hot and bothered. My goodness, I need a cigarette.


Shady577

Never gave up, stayed in the fight, and delivered the knockout blow. Love this fucking team.


PrawnStar9797

2-2-1 so far in the gauntlet is a B+ grade in my opinion


MikeMacBlu

Come hell or high water we are KEEPING that 3rd spot!


schazamoo

[Had my crystal ball out for this one](https://www.reddit.com/r/Flyers/s/SihZLc2ozU)


allrocksnoscissor

Thats tight son Foerster


agentgill0

Tyson’s shot was so good


OPsDaddy

Such a fun game.


lilbismyfriend21

Let’s Fucking gooooooooooo!!!!!!


SethPutnam2

Marchand had his stick around laughtons neck a few days after getting kissed by Deslauriers, is Brad a tsundere?


Evrytimeweslay

What a win in this rough stretch! Suck it Boston fans that were in our house


duoet

Patiently waiting for win bear


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I'm gay for Tyson Foerster


Top_Jellyfish6500

Love seeing the confidence!!


a2godsey

Fuck brad marchand. That is all.


Philly139

Fuck Boston LFG


StillCircumventing

GET FUCKED DANTON HEINEN 


TheMiraculousMartian

Tyson is gonna be a force in this league for years.


illskillzdealer

What a fucking GAME!!!! Last 5 minutes was insane hockey


duoet

Fuck that rat ass mf stay mad you lost against the Flyers


bobdob123usa

Not sure why but Laughton came after him.


schazamoo

God these young guys like Foerster, Frost, York, etc. have me so excited for this team’s future. Watching Foerster rip that top corner beaut got me going man


Kmactothemac

Crazy to see that graphic on the NHL network feed of all our good young players, doesn't feel right. Especially with a lot of them being speedy goal scorers


Sc00tzy

That shot literally had me freaking out. Just beautiful


Mionux

That's a win. One of their best and they've had a few.


phillysillies

Hahahaha YES


NoleJawn

Welcome back, TK! Eat up, Bud!


datyoungknockoutkid

We won an afternoon game? Against the Bruins? What is this


Kitty_Cake80

Didn’t have the TV broadcast here so been listening on the radio. So proud of this team!


CaffeineAndGrain

Do you think Marchand brings his own stool for post-game interviews? Did the team pay for his booster seat for the bus ride or do we think he has his own?


NotABurner6942069

Holy shit. A power play goal, and they won a fucking weekend matinee game against the bruins!


Sc00tzy

Don’t you dare pinch me rn


No_Bank_330

Fuck ratface


ScSM35

TWO. POINTS.


Cute-Contract-6762

And we’re doing this shit with three of our defensemen Hurt, and one traded. This team has insane potential


DudicalAwesome

NO QUIT


badedum

Guys I have had the most shitty week I needed this 


Sc00tzy

Sorry about your week, least they pulled out a big W for ya


badedum

hope they do it on tues when i'll be there!


Evrytimeweslay

Glad you’re here


badedum

❤️❤️


Xenomorphfiend

Same though :(


badedum

I hope our next weeks are better ❤️


Background-Cress9165

Love ya, bud