Game Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs at Philadelphia Flyers 3/28/14 | 7:00pm

[Cobiemonster]

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Game Time: 7:00pm EST - CSN-PH

SEASON SERIES
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - Toronto Maple Leafs 3, Philadelphia Flyers 1
Saturday, March 8, 2014 - Philadelphia Flyers 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 4 F/OT
Friday, March 28, 2014 - Toronto Maple Leafs at Philadelphia Flyers

TEAM LEADERS

Toronto Maple Leafs
Goals: Phil Kessel - 36
Assists: Phil Kessel - 41
Points: Phil Kessel - 77

Philadelphia Flyers
Goals: Wayne Simmonds/Claude Giroux - 24
Assists: Claude Giroux - 51
Points: Claude Giroux - 75​

 

[dspice07]

not a must win....but they are going to need all the confidence they can get for sunday.

 

[Maverick426h]

The Leafs have lost six straight and are not very good on the road, so it's a must-win game to me. Time to get some momentum back and a win here goes a long way toward solidifying a playoff spot.

 

[lasgop8]

I remember the Leafs in the first two weeks everyone was handing the the cup. Tonight we go out there and show them what a real cup contender is!

 

[JBM73]

Note the projected line combinations.

HockeyBuzz.com - Bill Meltzer - Flyers Gameday: 3/28/14 vs. Toronto

 

[Cobiemonster]

Line notes:

Vinny on the 4th line
Michael Raffl on the 3rd line
Tye McGinn on the 2nd line

 

[lasgop8]

Line notes:

Vinny on the 4th line
Michael Raffl on the 3rd line
Tye McGinn on the 2nd line

Vinny just started playing well (besides last game where everyone stunk) and he gets demoted to the 4th line Way to have a feel for the team Berube.

 

[Cobiemonster]

Vinny just started playing well (besides last game where everyone stunk) and he gets demoted to the 4th line Way to have a feel for the team Berube.

No this is the right move - Vinny isn't good enough on the wing, he can't stop and start well enough to play on the wing - even as a fourth line center he's much better - Flyers are finally realizing that - if Vinny gets going again, they might put him back with Simmer and Brayden Schenn and put Schenner on the wing and Vinny at center

 

[awaz]

4th line in lineup card only.. he'll spend time on all 3 of the other lines tonight i guarantee it

 

[Cobiemonster]

4th line in lineup card only.. he'll spend time on all 3 of the other lines tonight i guarantee it

I'd say he might get some power play time but I'm not sure if he'll be spending time on the other lines at points tonight - it might be a way to keep him fresh too

 

[lasgop8]

No this is the right move - Vinny isn't good enough on the wing, he can't stop and start well enough to play on the wing - even as a fourth line center he's much better - Flyers are finally realizing that - if Vinny gets going again, they might put him back with Simmer and Brayden Schenn and put Schenner on the wing and Vinny at center

This move shouldve been done a long time ago not just as he's starting to play well. I hope we move Vinny over the summer and use his money wisely he's definately not earning his salary for us.

 

[mall3013]

I think this is a must win.. Not a good time to start a losing streak. On another note, why do we seem to struggle against the Rags?

 

[4thstreet]

The Leafs have lost six straight and are not very good on the road, so it's a must-win game to me. Time to get some momentum back and a win here goes a long way toward solidifying a playoff spot.

Kick these bastards in the balls,while they're down and out.2 games in hand on the Leafs and Rags-make them count!

 

[EVille3]

This move shouldve been done a long time ago not just as he's starting to play well. I hope we move Vinny over the summer and use his money wisely he's definately not earning his salary for us.

He's got a no movement clause. Any chance Ottawa would entertain a Vinnie for Bobby Ryan swap?

 

[lasgop8]

He's got a no movement clause. Any chance Ottawa would entertain a Vinnie for Bobby Ryan swap?

I think he would entertain the idea of a trade for two reasons. We know he would rather play center than wing and i would think he wouldnt want to be stuck on a 4th line for us.

 

[lasgop8]

Lets go boys please move your feet and play solid for 60 minutes.

 

[Cobiemonster]

Time for a bounce back game Flyers

 

[Cobiemonster]

Flyers heading on their first power play of the night - let's go boys!

 

[Retroram52]

Fransen nearly was playing football with that near tackle.

 

[Cobiemonster]

5 on 3 now - you have to cash in