The word "Tuesday" is derived from Old English and Middle English words meaning "Tiw's Day" - the day of Tiw, the god of single combat, victory, and heroic glory in Norse mythology.
Seems fitting for what went down across the NHL last night!
Single combat? I'm going with the massive right punch Ryan White landed on Eric Boulton's face in the first period last night.
Victory? Easy. Our Flyers continue to play spoilers in thrilling fashion. Even better: the Senators. Nothing could be more fun for a fan of the Orange and Black than seeing Fleury's dejected skate to the bench following Mark Stone's OT goal.
Or reading this from the article "Collapse Continues!" in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, about the Pens:
It was a pathetic performance by a team that doesn’t seem to have much interest in making the playoffs. The postseason is within reach. But this is a team that doesn’t appear greatly interested in reaching it.
Heroic glory? Two words: Brayden Schenn. What a stunner. What a bad goal. I almost felt sorry for Halak. Almost, but not really.
Putting aside that we won't be enjoying a post-season, the biggest loser in Philadelphia last night was Lynne Abraham. (Don't worry, she's ok.)
Some stats for your consideration:
Mark Streit has 51 points on the season. Claude Giroux is the top ten for points (72) and assists (47). Jake Voracek is 3rd in the NHL with 81 points, and Steve Mason also sits in the 3rd with his .928 SV%. Not to mention that Simmer was on pace for 30+ goals before breaking his leg on March 25th against the Hawks. (And of course, B. Schenn stepped up his game to earn the NHL's second star for the week ending April 5th.)
Mark Streit has 51 points on the season. Claude Giroux is the top ten for points (72) and assists (47). Jake Voracek is 3rd in the NHL with 81 points, and Steve Mason also sits in the 3rd with his .928 SV%. Not to mention that Simmer was on pace for 30+ goals before breaking his leg on March 25th against the Hawks. (And of course, B. Schenn stepped up his game to earn the NHL's second star for the week ending April 5th.)
As Sarah Baicker tweeted, the Flyers look like the best bad team ever. If we keep all of this talent around and find a coach who clicks with players, I really believe we can make it to the playoffs next season.
But in the meantime, I'll be counting down to the Flyers/Senators match up on Saturday, though I'll be sad to see the season end.
Do you think the Flyers should tank if it means keeping the Pens out of the playoffs?
Do you think the Flyers should tank if it means keeping the Pens out of the playoffs?
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