Biron the big story from Game 2

posted by Kevin Mio at 8h05 EST on Apr 27


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Martin Biron stole the show on Saturday night as the Philadelphia Flyers downed the Canadiens 4-2 to tie the Eastern Conference semifinal series 1-1.

R.J. Umberger scored twice for the Flyers, while Daniel Brière and Jeff Carter also scored for Philadelphia as they made the most of their chances against Carey Price.

The Canadiens dominated on the shot clock, but Biron came up big when he needed to in this one.

Here's a look at what's being said about Saturday's game:

• Dave Stubbs: This time, the other goalie was the one stealing the show
• Pat Hickey: Flyers' Biron steals the show
• Red Fisher: Flyers' Brière, Biron deserve 'A' for effort
• The Gazette's Amy Luft: Granny meets her goal
• Herb Zurkowsky: Low-scoring Umberger picks it up in playoffs
• Zurkowsky: Injury woes won't keep Hatcher down
• Gazette Sports Editor Stu Cowan: Like reality TV? Tune in to Habs
• Canoe.ca: Journal de Montréal coverage en français
• Cyberpresse.ca: La Presse coverage en français
• Phil Sheridan, Philadelphia Inquirer: Biron salvaged win for Flyers
• Tim Panaccio, Philadelphia Inquirer: Biron saves Flyers in Game 2
• Tim Wharnsby, Globe and Mail: Missed chances cost Canadiens
• Roy MacGregor, Globe and Mail: Brière shines amid animosity in Montreal




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RussianHab's picture
Submitted by RussianHab on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 00:10.
Don't get me wrong, I think Cary is the man, and he will bounce back. And I think we should stick with him to the end, whatever this end is going to be (25) but... if we lose 2 straight in Phily, or under what scenario do you think we will see Halak between the pipes? Again, I think I am wrong but just curious, when people will start to panic and jump the ship? By the way, you have to love Carey. I love the way he talks about the goals he let it, especially after losses! Still very calm, explains how and what he saw etc. I don't know a lot of goalies do that. I did hear Marty talk like that, but not in the play offs. Anyway, best of luck to all the HABS and I hope there will be good number of Habs fans in Phily! Go Habs Go!

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Submitted by Big Bird on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 11:10.
Nice to see this site getting a critical mass. On an unrelated note, came across this today: http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae4i4pphgGc

Submitted by dicktracy on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 11:18.
Another song to warm me up before every game. Very cool...it'll be even better when I translate some more lyrics.

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Submitted by Bill H on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 09:47.
HugeHabsFan, the Maria Sousa article is by Amy Luft "Granny meets her goal." Mr. Stubbs, nicely done - "Wary Montreal police were so busy patrolling the city, they missed the grand larceny being committed inside the hockey arena." I got a chuckle out of that. Its choice ones like that that they pay you the big bucks for.

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Submitted by HugeHabsFan on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 09:54.
Thanks Bill! ...I knew that I knew the name Maria Sousa, just couldn't remember where I had heard it. I have to say, Saku Koivu and his wife are amazing people. ........... "To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high." The Drive for 25 is ALIVE!!

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Submitted by The Teacher on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 08:50.
Up late, posting early for Mio. 1.7 million page views for the month. (Even if I account for half a mil lol) INCREDIBLE! P.S. I love Hanna Koivu's comment at the end of the Maria Sousa article :) "One face-off, one battle, one shift, one period, one game, one series at a time." "Are the Habs ready to pay the Price?"

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Submitted by cautiousoptimist on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 14:10.
WOW. I wonder how many mattresses and Benzes have been sold as a result of that little ad in the corner? 1. www.flickeringpictures.com - not a hockey site, but still kinda neat 2. Josh Gorges on Montreal's attack: "They're comin', they're comin' and they keep comin'. Just line after line, wave after wave..."

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Submitted by HugeHabsFan on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 09:41.
BTW, the page views doesn't surprise me in the least. This is an EXCELLENT site. Best I've ever found. ........... "To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high." The Drive for 25 is ALIVE!!

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Submitted by Connecticut Man1 on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 09:35.
Not quite Boing Boing or Engadget stats... But on par with some of the biggest progressive Blogs in the US. Something that many other news sites (nevermind sports sites) have been unable to replicate. Kudos to HIO!

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Submitted by HugeHabsFan on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 09:32.
My dumb question of the day....where do I find that Maria Sousa article you are referring to? lol ........... "To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high." The Drive for 25 is ALIVE!!

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Submitted by The Teacher on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 09:44.
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=aec13bce-fb56-4... "One face-off, one battle, one shift, one period, one game, one series at a time." "Are the Habs ready to pay the Price?"

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Submitted by HugeHabsFan on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 09:53.
Thanks Teach! ........... "To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high." The Drive for 25 is ALIVE!!




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