• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
Penalties And Pastrnak Lead To A Point That Got Away From The Flyers

Penalties And Pastrnak Lead To A Point That Got Away From The Flyers

February 4, 2021
As Flyers Get Healthier, Returning Claude Giroux Makes An Immediate Impact

As Flyers Get Healthier, Returning Claude Giroux Makes An Immediate Impact

February 25, 2021
Canadian AHL Clubs See Unprecedentedly Inconsisent Schedule

Canadian AHL Clubs See Unprecedentedly Inconsisent Schedule

February 25, 2021
ADVERTISEMENT
Sabres Forward Jeff Skinner Is Struggling … Or Is He?

Sabres Forward Jeff Skinner Is Struggling … Or Is He?

February 25, 2021
NHL ProteauType: Despite Sunny Bumps, Lake Tahoe Outdoor Games Deserve Praise

NHL ProteauType: Despite Sunny Bumps, Lake Tahoe Outdoor Games Deserve Praise

February 25, 2021
The San Jose Sharks Facing Glum Future

The San Jose Sharks Facing Glum Future

February 25, 2021
Brady Tkachuk The Ottawa Senators Next Captain?

Brady Tkachuk The Ottawa Senators Next Captain?

February 25, 2021
Manitoba Moose Showing Flashes of Future Brilliance

Manitoba Moose Showing Flashes of Future Brilliance

February 24, 2021
Ned, Nino and The New Guy

Ned, Nino and The New Guy

February 24, 2021
KHL

KHL Western Conference Playoff Teams Confirmed

February 24, 2021
Cleveland Monsters netminder, Brad Thiessen, kneels in the crease while stopping pucks.

Offense, Goaltending Shine Bright in Rockford

February 24, 2021
A Gentleman and a Scholar: Neal Pionk Officially Receives Business Degree

A Gentleman and a Scholar: Neal Pionk Officially Receives Business Degree

February 23, 2021
Flyers

Claude Giroux Returns As The Flyers Look To Reset Their Season

February 23, 2021
  • Full Press Coverage
  • Full Press Wrestling
  • Full Press Radio Network
  • FullPressShop.com
  • Want to write for us?
  • Advertise With Us


Friday, February 26, 2021
Full Press Hockey
  • NHL
    • Boston Bruins
    • Buffalo Sabres
    • Ottawa Senators
    • Philadelphia Flyers
    • Winnipeg Jets
  • AHL
  • KHL
  • Fantasy Hockey
  • NHL Draft
  • Prospects
  • Podcasts
    • Big Bad Bruins Podcast
    • Off The Post Radio
    • C4 Canucks Podcast
    • High and Wide Radio
    • Fourth Line Hockey Pod
    • The Calder Farmstead
    • Front Range Podcast
  • Full Press Coverage
  • Shop
No Result
View All Result
  • NHL
    • Boston Bruins
    • Buffalo Sabres
    • Ottawa Senators
    • Philadelphia Flyers
    • Winnipeg Jets
  • AHL
  • KHL
  • Fantasy Hockey
  • NHL Draft
  • Prospects
  • Podcasts
    • Big Bad Bruins Podcast
    • Off The Post Radio
    • C4 Canucks Podcast
    • High and Wide Radio
    • Fourth Line Hockey Pod
    • The Calder Farmstead
    • Front Range Podcast
  • Full Press Coverage
  • Shop
No Result
View All Result
Full Press Hockey
No Result
View All Result
Home NHL Metropolitan Division Philadelphia Flyers

Penalties And Pastrnak Lead To A Point That Got Away From The Flyers

Carol Schram by Carol Schram
February 4, 2021
in Featured, Metropolitan Division, NHL, Opinion, Philadelphia Flyers
0
855
SHARES
2.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

At first glance, after the Philadelphia Flyers’ disheartening 6-1 loss to the Boston Bruins back on Jan. 21, an overtime loss in the first rematch seems like a step in the right direction.

But midway through the third period, it looked like an outright win was in the cards after the Flyers put a sluggish start behind them and built a 3-1 lead. A series of late penalties changed the course of the game, leaving the team and its fans reeling a bit as the Bruins snapped Philadelphia’s four-game win streak in savage fashion.

In his third game back after offseason hip surgery, Boston’s David Pastrnak recorded the ninth hat trick of his career before assisting on Patrice Bergeron’s power-play winner, 31 seconds into overtime.

RelatedPosts

As Flyers Get Healthier, Returning Claude Giroux Makes An Immediate Impact

Sabres Forward Jeff Skinner Is Struggling … Or Is He?

NHL ProteauType: Despite Sunny Bumps, Lake Tahoe Outdoor Games Deserve Praise

The San Jose Sharks Facing Glum Future

A Parade Of Penalties

The goal came with Scott Laughton in the penalty box, after he was whistled for interfering with Sean Kuraly along the boards in the defensive zone with eight seconds left in regulation. The call came just seven seconds after the Bruins had tied the game — also on the power play, with Kevin Hayes sitting for an offensive-zone hook on Brad Marchand.

Six minutes earlier, the Bruins needed just 10 seconds of power-play time to start their comeback, while Nicolas Aube-Kubel was penalized for closing his hand on the puck.

All told, the Bruins were 3-for-4 with their quick-strike man advantage, fuelled by the Perfection Line. Bergeron matched Pastrnak’s four-point night with a goal and three assists.

The late-game penalties might have come as a bit of a surprise in a match that saw just six minors in total, and none before the midpoint of the second period.

“As you go throughout the game, you get a feel for what’s going to be called and what isn’t,” said James van Riemsdyk. “I felt that was a little inconsistent tonight. Obviously, they have a hard job though. I think we’ve got to adjust and adapt because we know how good of a power play those guys have.”

Vigneault Holds Players Accountable

In his postgame comments, Flyers coach Alain Vigneault did not let his players off the hook by blaming the officiating.

“You feel like you’re in real good shape, but then you let elite players, by taking penalties, make a difference,” he said. “We put our hand on the puck in the first penalty. Hayes’s one I would have to see over again, but you wrap your arms around somebody even if you don’t touch them. Then Scotty doesn’t move his feet on the final one, fifteen seconds left and that’s a penalty. Referees are going to call that.”

It was deja vu all over again. The Bruins also went 3-for-4 on the power play against the Flyers on Jan 21. After Wednesday’s game, Philadelphia’s penalty kill ranked 26th in the league, with a success rate of just 70.7 percent. Take out those two losses, though, and they’re a very respectable 27-of-33 in their other nine games, good for 81.8 percent.

While still leading 3-2, the Flyers had a golden opportunity to seal the win. With 5:43 left in regulation, they went on the power play when Jeremy Lauzon was called for a hold on Michael Raffl. But the Flyers managed just two shot attempts with the man advantage — Nolan Patrick’s tip-in attempt went wide, and Ivan Provorov’s point shot was blocked by Boston’s Chris Wagner.

Trending: Late Game Fireworks

Through 11 games, the Flyers have scored 38 goals and allowed 34. A good chunk of that scoring on both sides has come in the third period, with 17 goals scored and 15 allowed. The only period where the club has a negative goal differential is the second, where the club has scored nine times and given up 11.

Overall, the club’s first periods have been solid, with 10 goals scored and just seven against. Wednesday’s game got off to an uncharacteristic start. Off the opening faceoff, Pastrnak raced into the offensive zone off and cut wide around Shayne Gostisbehere. Then, he wristed a laser past Carter Hart, just 12 seconds into the game.

That could have triggered another series of unfortunate events. The Flyers didn’t record their first shot of the game until the 10:32 mark of the opening frame — and that was a long backhand out of the defensive zone by Gostisbehere. Hart kept the Bruins at bay until the skaters in front of him could find their legs. At the end of the first period, the shot clock was even at 8-8.

A Solid Effort, Squandered

“Carter played well,” said Claude Giroux. “He gave us a chance, especially early on when we didn’t have much going on. He closed the door.

“When we were down 1-0, at that point we didn’t have any momentum,” he continued. “Kube had some good shifts, we started rolling a little bit.

“We were able to get that lead, 3-1 and at that point, we were playing pretty well. Obviously, their power play hurt us at the end.”

Wednesday marked the second-straight game where the Flyers haven’t been able to hang onto a 3-1 lead. Against the Islanders on Sunday, they pulled out the overtime win thanks to a Kevin Hayes goal. But they still let their opponent get a loser point. Against Boston, the Flyers had to settle for the single point themselves.

Heading into Friday’s rematch, the Flyers’ record in their season series against the Bruins is 0-1-2. They’ve eked out two points, while the Bruins have six. For the moment, the two teams are tied atop the East Division standings, though Boston has a game in hand.

Later this month, the fifth game of the eight-game series between the two teams should be especially memorable. It will be played outdoors at Lake Tahoe on Feb. 21.






Tags: Alain VigneaultBruinsflyersKevin HayesPastrnak
Previous Post

Who Will Be the Next GM of the Penguins?

Next Post

Biggest Surprises and Disappointments Early in the NHL Season

Carol Schram

Carol Schram

Next Post
Biggest Surprises and Disappointments Early in the NHL Season

Biggest Surprises and Disappointments Early in the NHL Season

Trade Requests Suddenly Trending For Some NHL Players

Trade Requests Suddenly Trending For Some NHL Players

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
A Gentleman and a Scholar: Neal Pionk Officially Receives Business Degree

A Gentleman and a Scholar: Neal Pionk Officially Receives Business Degree

February 23, 2021
Brady Tkachuk The Ottawa Senators Next Captain?

Brady Tkachuk The Ottawa Senators Next Captain?

February 25, 2021
Manitoba Moose Showing Flashes of Future Brilliance

Manitoba Moose Showing Flashes of Future Brilliance

February 24, 2021
As Flyers Get Healthier, Returning Claude Giroux Makes An Immediate Impact

As Flyers Get Healthier, Returning Claude Giroux Makes An Immediate Impact

February 25, 2021
Canadian AHL Clubs See Unprecedentedly Inconsisent Schedule

Canadian AHL Clubs See Unprecedentedly Inconsisent Schedule

February 25, 2021
Sabres Forward Jeff Skinner Is Struggling … Or Is He?

Sabres Forward Jeff Skinner Is Struggling … Or Is He?

February 25, 2021


  • Episode #15: Bears, Bunting, Battlestar Graovac-tica
    by Full Press Coverage on February 26, 2021 at 5:12 am

    C.C. and Sean welcome on not one, but two guests this episode! Elaine Shircliff previews the […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43644854/the_calder_farmstead_episode_15_final.mp3
  • HW 3.24 ft Anthony Di Marco
    by HW Radio on February 24, 2021 at 6:07 am

    In episode 24 of season 3, Jim is joined by special guest, Anthony Di Marco, of The Fourth Period […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43611554/https_d3ctxlq1ktw2nl_cloudfront_net_staging_2021_1_24_158397934_44100_2_a7a4d7109a46f.mp3
  • Episode #7 - Straight Outta Tahoe
    by Full Press Coverage on February 24, 2021 at 3:34 am

    C.C. and Scott talk about the Avs at Lake Tahoe (which Scott went to!) and the experience of an […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43610116/front_range_hockey_episode_7_final.mp3
  • Points Three Out of Four - Feb. 23, 2021
    by Full Press Coverage on February 23, 2021 at 9:00 pm

    The Vancouver Canucks grab points in three out of four games over the past week - is that enough to […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV9962807538.mp3?updated=1614113395
  • Episode #14: Bakersfield, The Kingslayer
    by Full Press Coverage on February 23, 2021 at 6:49 am

    The weekend in review! C.C. and Sean talk about Lehigh Valley-Binghamton, the "Groundhog Day" […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43595202/the_calder_farmstead_episode_14_final.mp3
  • Episode #318 - The Sunshine is our Enemy
    by Full Press Coverage on February 23, 2021 at 4:18 am

    The NHL headed to Lake Tahoe and we discovered Gary Bettman's true nemesis: the sun! With the ice […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43593878/episode318_output.mp3
All Shows

  • This Or That: Draft Wide Receiver Round 1 Or Later?
    by Braden Holecek on February 25, 2021 at 9:11 pm

    This Or That: Draft Wide Receiver Round 1 Or Later? When should the Chiefs address the wide […]

  • Raiders Opinion: Better Run/Pass Balance Needed
    by Grant Richards on February 25, 2021 at 5:26 pm

    The Las Vegas Raiders must find a way to better balance the run/pass aspect of their offense. They […]

  • Brady Tkachuk The Ottawa Senators Next Captain?
    by Murray Pam on February 25, 2021 at 1:43 pm

    While there are no plans to name one this season, Brady Tkachuk should be the odds-on favourite to […]

  • AL Notes: Gardner Insurance for Yanks, German Apologizes, Bradley Still in Limbo, Clubs Make Final Adds
    by Michael Augello on February 25, 2021 at 5:54 am

    With Spring Training games slated to start this weekend, Major League clubs put the final touches […]

  • 2021 Draft Profile: CB Patrick Surtain II
    by Jesse Thermer on February 24, 2021 at 9:00 pm

    If you ask any draft expert, they’ll put Alabama’s Patrick Surtain II at the top of the 2021 […]

Full Press Hockey

2020 Full Press Coverage

Navigate Site

  • NHL
  • AHL
  • KHL
  • Fantasy Hockey
  • NHL Draft
  • Prospects
  • Podcasts
  • Full Press Coverage
  • Shop

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • NHL
    • Boston Bruins
    • Buffalo Sabres
    • Ottawa Senators
    • Philadelphia Flyers
    • Winnipeg Jets
  • AHL
  • KHL
  • Fantasy Hockey
  • NHL Draft
  • Prospects
  • Podcasts
    • Big Bad Bruins Podcast
    • Off The Post Radio
    • C4 Canucks Podcast
    • High and Wide Radio
    • Fourth Line Hockey Pod
    • The Calder Farmstead
    • Front Range Podcast
  • Full Press Coverage
  • Shop

2020 Full Press Coverage