Series Notes
-This is the fourth all-time meeting in the playoffs between the two franchises and the first time New Jersey has had home ice advantage.
-Philadelphia won the season series 5-1, outscoring the Devils 20-13. Claude Giroux (1-6-7)and Chris Pronger (0-7-7) led the Flyers in scoring. Patrik Elias and Brian Rolston each had five points for New Jersey.
-The Devils have won only two playoff series since winning the Cup in 2003. Among their defeats was a loss to Peter Laviolette's Hurricanes in 2006.
Here We Go
For the 14th time in 15 years, the Flyers are in the playoffs. However, expectations for this team making a deep run are probably the lowest they've been during that time period. Inconsistency, injuries, and the annual concerns in net have plenty of ...
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Flyers-Devils: NHL Playoff Notes and Observations for Philadelphia, New Jersey
Posted: 15th April 2010 by Bill Sudell in NHLComments Off on Flyers-Devils: NHL Playoff Notes and Observations for Philadelphia, New Jersey