Screw Clinton, Obama and McCain; Biron for President

The Flyers were outshot 34-14, but still pulled off a 3-2 victory, thanks to the play of Martin Biron and the lack of play from Carey Price. Not only did Biron stop a large quantity of shots, he had to stop a lot of quality shots, including another breakaway that Marty broke up with his stick. Price, on the other hand, allowed goals that any NHL goaltender would love to have back.

Biron has an outstanding .923 save percentage in the series so far on 104 shots, and has done a good job of securing the puck after a save. He's only allowed the game-winner to Uncle Jessie and the Koivu goal last night off rebounds. It seems like most of the shots are sticking to him, which shows great use of body control and angles.

Maybe Marty's next job should be playing poker. GET IT?!??!???

Unlike Biron, Carey Price continued to show off the hole in his glove (and game), allowing Richards to notch a shorthanded tally in the 2nd. Price was pulled and the Flyers only managed 2 shots in the 3rd, but word is that the youngster will be in the net again on Wednesday.

Every great empire eventually falls.
Who knows how long Biron can keep up his magic act, making scoring chances disappear into thin air. The Flyers really need to get their forecheck going, if just to keep the puck away from their own net. Some sustained pressure might result in a few more quality chances, so we won't have to rely on poor play from the goalie to score. Plus the fewer shots Marty has to stop, the better.

The Flyers blocked at least 9 shots in Game 3

Granted, the Flyers have been doing an excellent job of blocking shots, and if they don't, they've at least allowed Marty a clean look at the shooter. I'd still like to see the Habs get less than 30 shots on goal in Game 4, but I don't know if that's a possibility. They really seem to be buzzing around the goal, but failed yet again to capitalize on the pressure. A few shots slid just wide of the net, and the post made another great save to keep the Canadians off the board.

This is what playoff hockey looks like.

The Flyers have won 2 of 3, but really may have only outplayed Montreal in the only game they lost. Still, a win is a win, and when you play hard, tough hockey like Philly has been, you can come out on top. Oh, and having a brick wall for a goalie helps, too.