Flyers Need To Nut Up

Just not in the way Patrick Thoresen did.

That's really not too funny. That's a tough blow to a guy that's worked hard and done everything asked of him. Everyone can admit he doesn't have a good shot, but he seemed to work well with Richards, and he was good on the penalty kill. It takes a lot of toughness to play on the PK and block shots like he did.

I'd imagine Sami Kapanen will be back in the lineup on Sunday. He's a pretty similar player to Thoresen, and hopefully his flu has cleared up, and he's ready to go.

Last night's third period was a disgrace. I know it's only one game, but that was the most important period of the season to date, and they played one of their worst. They didn't put any pressure on Huet and the Capitals at all, and they played most of it back on their heels. No one wins a hockey game trying to protect a two goal lead with one period left, especially against a team that can score like Washington.

Things started pretty ugly when Donald Brashear of all people scored early on, but the Flyers seemed to settle in. Veterans like Briere, Prospal and Timonen led the team last night, and now that they have a game under their belts, the younger players need to step up too. The Capitals are beatable; let's not forget they allowed four goals themselves. The Flyers need to cut down on the turnovers and think about sitting Modry to strengthen the blue line.