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00:00:08The Flyers won the last time in this ongoing rivalry.
00:00:13Cacti's hit-making and goal-scoring reminded the opposition he's one to watch.
00:00:18Obey Covell's physicality and defensive awareness were difference-makers the last game.
00:00:22It takes two to tango, and two teams don't like each other, and they're ready to go next.
00:00:30The officials there at center, and I think we are about to get this one underway.
00:00:37Puck is dropped, and we are underway here tonight.
00:00:41Oh, catches him in the open ice!
00:00:44Some players get into the game by physically engaging early.
00:00:47There's a fine line there, but that was executed perfectly.
00:00:51And he takes the dish.
00:00:53The Flyers have it from their own end.
00:00:56Knocked off the puck.
00:00:58The Flyers have it against the wall.
00:01:00Takes a shot, and that's deflected off someone in front.
00:01:04Hanging up along the boards.
00:01:08The Flyers can control the puck against the wall.
00:01:12And he takes the feed.
00:01:15Slides in pass!
00:01:16And the traffic neutralizes that threat.
00:01:20Mrazik's looking dialed in after that early save to start the first period here, James.
00:01:25And that's needed, right?
00:01:26And then he's coming off of that blowout.
00:01:27That's going to do a lot for his confidence.
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00:01:40The Flyers win the draw, and they go on the attack here in the offensive zone.
00:01:44Huck possession right off the draw, James, against a very tired group who just iced the puck leads to an
00:01:50opportunity.
00:01:52Robertson's been struggling to put up some numbers, and it can be frustrating to head into a pointless street, and
00:01:57it can continue.
00:01:58When that happens, you start to get down on yourself.
00:02:00It can really affect your confidence.
00:02:02You've got to focus on the little things.
00:02:03I'm trying to keep good habits.
00:02:06First center along the wing.
00:02:08They've got numbers here.
00:02:10Pass out front.
00:02:11Oh, and they couldn't complete that.
00:02:14Works it across to Forster.
00:02:16Slides the puck across to Ristolainen.
00:02:20Good heads-up play in the defensive zone.
00:02:23Slides the puck over to Oden Kavale.
00:02:26What a great save.
00:02:27Well, you don't make the save if you're not dialed in in focus.
00:02:30That's exactly what he is.
00:02:31He's following the puck and just makes that save.
00:02:34It's incredible, really, because you've got to be athletic to be able to react that quickly.
00:02:38Still plenty of time left in this frame.
00:02:41Still scoreless in this one.
00:02:43St. Petersburg's got it in the wrong zone.
00:02:48Moussa to Kapanen.
00:02:51And he takes the feed.
00:02:54Robertson's got it against the boards.
00:02:57St. Petersburg's got the puck near the back end.
00:03:01Can't keep a hold of it after that hit.
00:03:02St. Petersburg's got a hold of it against the wall.
00:03:06Here's a short pass to Burroughs.
00:03:11Puff scooped up by Cates.
00:03:14Hogs the board through the neutral zone.
00:03:18St. Petersburg's got possession of the puck.
00:03:23Filing it on that.
00:03:24Filing it on that.
00:03:24Missed the net.
00:03:25Trying to tuck it into the corner there.
00:03:27Yeah, you could see that he was looking in and around the post chains.
00:03:30And sometimes when you're trying to put it in, that's exactly what happens.
00:03:32He just misses.
00:03:33But a miss is a miss.
00:03:36And look at this.
00:03:37Don't really ratchet it up the intensity here.
00:03:40There's the collision.
00:03:44Right off Main Street and on the attack.
00:03:48Pusses it over.
00:03:49And he had an answer with that save.
00:03:52We got a whistle as the puck's frozen.
00:03:58Inching closer to the midway mark of the period.
00:04:02Still looking for our first goal.
00:04:07Glenn Dennings won the draw and now look to set up.
00:04:09Handles it over to Kurzweil.
00:04:12And that's a great defensive heads up to force the turnover.
00:04:17Dishes it all.
00:04:19Tremendous stop with the blocker by Ayrson.
00:04:25Great use of the stick in the defensive end by Pahal.
00:04:29Moves it quickly over to Kurzweil.
00:04:34Takes control of the puck.
00:04:36Takes the pass as he banks it off the wall.
00:04:40The Flyers were playing in their own end.
00:04:43Referee signals penalty coming up here with a delayed call.
00:04:48The Flyers took it off the wall.
00:04:51Russell Blow stopping the play.
00:04:54The ref's gonna serve a pair for interference.
00:04:56It's gonna be an interference call and trust me James, I know what he's trying to do here.
00:05:01You're trying to slow up your opponent, give your team opportunity to get to that puck first.
00:05:05But he holds on a little too long, so he's going to the sin bin.
00:05:13This team is aware that their penalty kill is ranked toward the bottom of the league.
00:05:17It's something they've been actively working on to improve.
00:05:20And you know, with the confidence that they showcase, they might be able to turn this thing around and shut
00:05:24down this power play right now.
00:05:26Feeds it over to Stanley.
00:05:31The Flyers have it now.
00:05:34Long lead pass into the neutral zone.
00:05:37That's how you get north in a hurry.
00:05:38Fantastic stretch pass.
00:05:40And he was locked in on that save as play continues.
00:05:44Puff moved back to center, forcing him to regroup.
00:05:47Philadelphia's got it behind the net.
00:05:49Pass across to Ben.
00:05:50And he sidesteps the check there.
00:05:53Oh, and here's the pass!
00:05:55Oh, how about that stiff enough?
00:05:57Ah, get out the ice packs, eh James?
00:05:59That's what you gotta do if you wanna compete for a PK spot.
00:06:02He does exactly that.
00:06:03And he takes away the shot threat.
00:06:05Trying to get something going here with this man advantage as they start from their right end.
00:06:15Philadelphia's got the puck.
00:06:18The Flyers have played from the defensive zone.
00:06:23Across the point, they take control of it.
00:06:25Here's an opportunity to get the puck out of their own end.
00:06:29Bows around along the half wall.
00:06:32Look at this!
00:06:34Oh, it's a nice look at the battle stage!
00:06:37More time off the clock as they grab the puck.
00:06:42Philadelphia's looking to break out of their own end.
00:06:45And he takes the pass.
00:06:49There's a shot!
00:06:51Drops it with the glove.
00:06:53There's the whistle as the goalie hangs on.
00:06:59Forrester's looking to win this draw on this man advantage here.
00:07:09Philadelphia's gonna start with the puck inside the offensive zone.
00:07:14The Flyers get a hold of the puck in the open ice.
00:07:17Oh, it's a smooth skating to lose the defender there!
00:07:21Here's a chance!
00:07:22Denied by the goaltender.
00:07:24Takes a shot!
00:07:25Big save by the goaltender once again!
00:07:28He does a great job being set to position here.
00:07:30Otherwise, he's not gonna be able to make that second save, James.
00:07:33But it's pure athleticism that gets the job done.
00:07:36Power play has expired!
00:07:38Really like that power play sequence, James.
00:07:40The way they were moving, cropping, controlling the play.
00:07:43It came up to a hot goaltender.
00:07:46Slides it diagonally to Pretorier.
00:07:52St. Petersburg's game possession along the boards.
00:07:59Puts it on the end!
00:08:01Makes the same!
00:08:02Puck picked up by Sandheim.
00:08:08Grabbed along the boards by Brink.
00:08:10Passes it to Konechny.
00:08:12And he avoids the poke check with some great edge room.
00:08:16Oh, he got a paddle on him!
00:08:18Undertaker covers that.
00:08:20We got a stoppage and play.
00:08:25More than half the frame has been played here.
00:08:28We're still scoreless.
00:08:35Obey Kubel has won it in their own end.
00:08:38And now he moves it to Burrard.
00:08:41Here's an odd man rush!
00:08:45He scores!
00:08:58We don't get many odd man rushes throughout a game, James.
00:09:00You have to capitalize on your opportunity.
00:09:03I thought they executed perfectly.
00:09:04They didn't overpass.
00:09:06The right player took the right shot.
00:09:26St. Petersburg's done a nice job staying with their game.
00:09:29And it finally pays off your show with a goal.
00:09:31Yeah, when you trust the process and you stay the task, this is exactly what happens.
00:09:35You have good habits.
00:09:36You find a way to get it done and you execute.
00:09:38Now you gotta build on it.
00:09:40You gotta find a way to get another one and continue on with consistency.
00:09:43Big time stop there!
00:09:46Robertson's moving the puck through his own zone.
00:09:50Konechny right to the front!
00:09:52The eyes are in close!
00:09:54It really is amazing to watch him maintain possession of this puck while his opponent is on.
00:09:58I mean, they're pushing and they're shoving.
00:10:00They're doing everything they can.
00:10:01But he's resilient.
00:10:02He's got a willingness to his game.
00:10:04But he's also got power.
00:10:05Power!
00:10:06You can see it in his lower half and the balance and coordination it takes to get this puck to
00:10:10the net.
00:10:11We got a whistle!
00:10:12Penalty coming up!
00:10:15Lukosje is simply wanting an explanation as to why his team keeps getting penalized.
00:10:20And just a reasonable explanation.
00:10:21That's all it takes.
00:10:22It's composed though.
00:10:40Guys, we know this PK unit is ranked toward the bottom of the league, but tonight they've already successfully killed
00:10:47off one of their penalties.
00:10:48Let's see what they can do with this opportunity here in front of them.
00:10:51Comes up with a stop!
00:10:53Loses his balance on the play.
00:10:55And that's a smart heads up play by Tucker.
00:10:58And they'll get it out of the defensive end.
00:11:01The Flyers get a hold of the puck along the boards.
00:11:05Philadelphia's got it in the run zone.
00:11:09And he comes up with the glove save.
00:11:13Goaltender covers it up and we'll get a reset here.
00:11:19Special teams so important.
00:11:21Can they capitalize on this power play here with a face off?
00:11:28And they win the draw here in their own end.
00:11:32Strong use of the body to force the puck loose.
00:11:35Picked up along the wall by Skruble.
00:11:38Dismissed that chance.
00:11:41Takes the pass.
00:11:43Great use of the stick at center by Lazard.
00:11:50St. Petersburg's got the puck shorthanded.
00:11:54The Bears cross the blue line and are on the attack.
00:11:58Oh, they telegraph the pass and he picks it off.
00:12:02Mace has crossed a smooth on the ice.
00:12:08The Flyers have the puck now.
00:12:11Tries to feed it over to Tippett.
00:12:14Up along the wing.
00:12:15And now it's over to Cates.
00:12:18St. Petersburg's penalty killers get a hold of it.
00:12:22Grabs control of it at the point.
00:12:23The Flyers look to start the transition game.
00:12:26St. Petersburg's got possession at center.
00:12:35Philadelphia's got it now.
00:12:36Scores!
00:12:37And the power play pays off as we are back to even in this one.
00:12:41Wow, this was so efficient.
00:12:43They kept the PK guessing.
00:12:44And when you do that, you can run multiple options, James.
00:12:47They made them vulnerable and they capitalized.
00:12:50Everyone has a role on the team.
00:12:52You have the high-flying flash and the goal scorers.
00:12:54And then you got the hard-nosed, gritty players who know how to get it done.
00:12:58And he is an example of this.
00:12:59Look at him on the hunt.
00:13:01He is not going to get rewarded with a point.
00:13:03But man, does he ever start this play with a huge body check that gains them possession.
00:13:11And on the heels of that goal, he continues that point-of-game streak against this squad.
00:13:16Well, he uses the emotion of these rivalry series games to his advantage here, doesn't he?
00:13:20And he elicits a ton of skill when he gets this puck off.
00:13:24But most importantly, James, it's what he means to this team right now.
00:13:27I mean, every time he's on the ice, he's getting puck touches and he's finding a way to put it
00:13:30to the net.
00:13:32Philadelphia's can't control it right now, here in the offensive end.
00:13:35Oh, the football's way on!
00:13:37It was that close!
00:13:42I always say, to be great, you have to get uncomfortable.
00:13:45As you look at this last save, this looks uncomfortable.
00:13:48Stretching your body, finding a way to make yourself as big as possible to get to the save.
00:13:52That's what he did, and that's why the save was me.
00:14:05Here in the late, going into the frame, you can feel the energy in this crowd.
00:14:10It's a tie game.
00:14:15Back underway as he wins the draw inside the offensive zone.
00:14:19That's blocked!
00:14:21Takes the pass from his goaltender.
00:14:23Quick pass to Obey Covell.
00:14:26St. Petersburg, starts the puck against the half wall.
00:14:29Picked up along the boards by Stedlin.
00:14:32Stops him home!
00:14:34Quick pass across to Cates.
00:14:38Philadelphia's got him along the wall.
00:14:40Good fight for the puck along the boards.
00:14:44Picked along the wall by Stedlin.
00:14:49Feeds it over!
00:14:52Slides it across!
00:14:54Passes it over!
00:14:56Dishes it off!
00:14:57And that goes off a body!
00:15:04I'm trying to get it out.
00:15:06And his teammate comes up with it.
00:15:08Slides it over to Kraft.
00:15:12The players have it from their own end.
00:15:17Moves the puck along the half wall.
00:15:19Oh, they feel that one.
00:15:21The players get a hold of the puck.
00:15:23Shuts it down!
00:15:26Block kicking down here inside the first period.
00:15:33Purchase is going to play it against the half wall.
00:15:36And takes a shot!
00:15:38And that is denied!
00:15:40Puck is frozen and will get a face off.
00:15:46Officials getting ready to drop the puck to get Klay back underway.
00:15:54They start winning the drop inside the offensive zone.
00:15:58Goes the puck!
00:16:01Point to point pass!
00:16:03Quick feed to playoff!
00:16:05And that's intercepted by Richard!
00:16:15There's the end of period number one.
00:16:16Both teams will grab a quick breather.
00:16:18You can grab a hot dog.
00:16:19And we'll be back with second period action in moments.
00:16:21Key of the fans.
00:16:23You can pick it up as a report of one seclusion through the main corner.
00:16:27Count it around three hours of day.
00:16:29Start it with four.
00:16:31The movable runners are taking today for our points 410 to 19.
00:16:35Nice game.
00:17:05Nice game.
00:17:40Nice game.
00:18:08Nice game.
00:18:35Nice game.
00:19:05Nice game.
00:19:08Nice game.
00:19:18Nice game.
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00:19:24Nice game.
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00:19:56Nice game.
00:19:57Nice game.
00:24:09All right, Cheryl, what's your interpretation of what you've seen from the first period
00:24:12of action?
00:24:13Morazic's been the most valuable player in this game, James.
00:24:15I mean, he's been so busy.
00:24:17They're lucky that this game is still tied.
00:24:19All right, lots of time left, lots of time left in this game, lots of time left in this period,
00:24:22the next goal could be a big one as we are tied.
00:24:54The Flyers are going to work.
00:24:54He takes away as he shakes away as he shakes away as he shakes away as he shakes away as
00:24:56he shakes away as he shakes the defender.
00:24:56Oh, goodness!
00:24:58And that's a goal!
00:24:59That's a goal!
00:25:00They're going to kill that one!
00:25:08Oh, that's a really tough goal, James.
00:25:10You can see the frustration on his face and the body language just thinks he lost track of it as
00:25:15it found the back of the net.
00:25:29St. Petersburg's rolling now, having taken a one-goal lead here in the second.
00:25:34Oh, yeah, there's got to be a wave of momentum that continues to push and press now, James, as they
00:25:38seem to have control of the game right now.
00:25:41They can't give any momentum back to their opponent.
00:25:44On the attack, they come down the right wing, takes the puck at the point, and there's the sign!
00:25:52St. Petersburg's got the puck along the wall, and the lane's clogged up, blocking that!
00:25:58Comes up with a glove save!
00:26:00The goaltenders are the last line of defense for a reason, and this time, he bails his team out.
00:26:05Big face-off coming up here in the offensive zone.
00:26:08Well, after that last shift with sustained pressure, you know that the goaltender is fatigued.
00:26:12You've got to find ways to get pucks to the net.
00:26:14Play resumes here as he wins the draw inside the offensive zone.
00:26:19Feeds it over!
00:26:21St. Petersburg's got it near the point!
00:26:24Moves it to Struble!
00:26:28Moves up near the blue line and looks to set up at the point!
00:26:31Overs Siege and finally grabs that one and covers up for a whistle!
00:26:38Marge of hockey left to be played in this period.
00:26:41St. Petersburg's got the momentum with a one-goal lead.
00:26:44They'd love to add to that!
00:26:46Passes on to Sanheil!
00:26:49On the left side, he burns it up ahead!
00:26:55For Polka!
00:26:56St. Petersburg's got a shot in the one-tabber!
00:27:00No goaltender stopping that one!
00:27:05He's going to get an assist on this play and a lot of fist bumps from his teammates,
00:27:08because he had to initiate contact to be able to get this puck.
00:27:12I mean, everything's about recovery and retrieval,
00:27:14but he's got to initiate something to even get the puck loose.
00:27:17He does a great job of it, and he winds up getting an assist on the board.
00:27:22He's going to get an assist on the board.
00:27:33With that last goal, you can certainly tell that the coach is not impressed.
00:27:37His team did not start ready, and certainly been struggling throughout this game.
00:27:41Now down by a few.
00:27:44St. Petersburg's now up by two here in the second.
00:27:47They've really pushed the pace this entire game, James.
00:27:50It's going to be a question as to whether they can really close it out,
00:27:52and their first two strides have been urgent.
00:27:54That tells me they've been prepared right from puck drop.
00:27:58Slides it to Dvorak.
00:28:00Quick shot!
00:28:01And makes the routine save.
00:28:03Karazic's had a solid night between the pikes, James.
00:28:06I mean, he's done everything he could to stop the puck, as indicated by his save percentage,
00:28:10but his team has also been really strong by the confidence of their nutminder,
00:28:13and they've created a ton of opportunities.
00:28:16There's the whistle icing the call.
00:28:18Big face off looming.
00:28:23Philadelphia has put a lot of pucks on net.
00:28:25Now they just need to put one past the goaltender, still trailing in the second.
00:28:30Puck is dropping.
00:28:31He wins the draw here in the defensive zone.
00:28:35Tries to get it over to Kapanen.
00:28:40Takes the feed.
00:28:42And the traffic jamming foot blocks the shot.
00:28:45And we get a whistle as the goaltender decides to hang on to this one.
00:28:52Lots of time left in this period.
00:28:54St. Petersburg's got a two-goal lead.
00:28:56They'd love to build on it.
00:28:58Puck is dropped and we are back underway.
00:29:02Looks to make a play over to York.
00:29:06Takes the feed.
00:29:08Here we go.
00:29:09One man rush.
00:29:10And a big use of the body.
00:29:12Get off the puck loose.
00:29:13Sends the feed in front.
00:29:15What a chance.
00:29:16But that goes off target off a body in front.
00:29:22And he had the answer on that one.
00:29:26Passes the puck over to Konechny.
00:29:28And that was read perfectly.
00:29:30What a play by Luzon.
00:29:33Stooped up along the well by Stenland.
00:29:39Back to the mola.
00:29:41Oh, and the stick falls on the play.
00:29:44And that's a tough one, James, when you're in a prime scoring area and you have to get
00:29:48back to the bench as quick as possible.
00:29:50So you go from being there and then being at the bench.
00:29:53The worst.
00:29:55The Flyers really need to find a way to start finishing on some of these scoring chances
00:30:00because they trail here in the middle.
00:30:05And they win the offensive zone face off and here we go.
00:30:08Made the step on the play.
00:30:11And that's off target as it hits the body.
00:30:13And he lowers the foam.
00:30:15That's a huge hit.
00:30:17It's a message sending, James.
00:30:18I mean, you want your opponent to hear footsteps, right?
00:30:21Be looking on either side and making sure that you're wearing them down.
00:30:25He does exactly that with that huge hit.
00:30:27Sends it over to Luzon.
00:30:30That's a smart heads-up defensive play by Ben.
00:30:35Dumps it into the O-zone.
00:30:40Clearing attempt.
00:30:41And now it's grabbed by Luzon.
00:30:45Through the middle of the ice, they enter the attacking zone.
00:30:51Slides it back to the blue line.
00:30:53Here's a short pass to Zamora.
00:30:56Goes close to the top.
00:30:58Turns him away.
00:30:59Moves with the puck in the corner.
00:31:03Philadelphia has got a hold of it along the wall.
00:31:08The Bears get a hold of the puck in their own end.
00:31:12Takes it from the right side.
00:31:16And that pass is redirected.
00:31:18There's the whistle as the puck is frozen out.
00:31:24I love this hook here, James.
00:31:25Trailing in the game.
00:31:26Because it provides energy.
00:31:27It provides a spot.
00:31:29But he's trying to elicit response from the rest of his team.
00:31:32Because all of a sudden, they come out there and shift after shift.
00:31:35They start to impose their physical will.
00:31:37They're going to create momentum.
00:31:38Momentum can carry them back into this game.
00:31:43The Bulls will start off on the attack after winning the draw.
00:31:47Puffs it up for the play.
00:31:50Slides and a cross.
00:31:51Picked off by Restylane.
00:31:53Michael Duncan is working hard in all areas of the ice.
00:31:57Defense is structured.
00:31:58It needs to happen in all three zones.
00:32:00When you're talking about stick positioning,
00:32:02you're doing a great job of taking away passes.
00:32:05St. Petersburg's got a hold of the puck now.
00:32:08Dishes it to Kapanen.
00:32:13Sends a pass over.
00:32:15From the blue line, they take control of it.
00:32:17And the puck stopper hangs on to get a breather here for the team.
00:32:24Here in the back half of this period,
00:32:26the Bears are up 3-1.
00:32:34St. Petersburg's won the draw.
00:32:35Now let's see what they can do with it.
00:32:38The Bears playing along the blue line.
00:32:43Passes it over.
00:32:45Moves inside.
00:32:46And he makes the save.
00:32:48There's another stop.
00:32:50Not sure if anyone's helping him out there,
00:32:52but he's dialed in and doing it all himself,
00:32:54making consecutive saves.
00:32:56Big stop right there.
00:32:58And the puck stopper jumps on top of it to get a stoppage in play.
00:33:05Philadelphia's put up a lot of shots and so far plenty of scoring chances,
00:33:09and yet they still trail here in the second.
00:33:13Frank's got it.
00:33:14Now go on the attack here in the offensive zone.
00:33:17Morazic's got the puck and he's gonna hang on.
00:33:24Setters get set as they're ready to drop the puck again.
00:33:30Philadelphia's got it and they're on the attack.
00:33:32He's got it.
00:33:33Grabbed along the board by Brink.
00:33:37From the opposite point.
00:33:38Oh, one of his teammates was right in the shooting lane there.
00:33:43Skates across the blue line.
00:33:46Skates across the blue line.
00:33:46Moves it quickly over to Stedlin.
00:33:49With possession along the wall.
00:33:53Open two balls.
00:33:54Got the puck from the back end.
00:33:56The Bears have it against the wall.
00:34:01Pucks send over to Tippett.
00:34:05Pucks to the paint.
00:34:07Stops him with the ball.
00:34:14Morazics tracking the puck extremely well right now.
00:34:17Just have a look at that last save.
00:34:18To be able to get in front of that puck,
00:34:20to be able to keep it out of the net.
00:34:22Outstanding performance by him on that last one.
00:34:31Past the halfway mark of this period.
00:34:34St. Petersburg's got a 3-1 lead.
00:34:39Obey Cabell's won the draw deep in the defensive zone.
00:34:44Stedlin's got it into offensive territory.
00:34:47Is it to the middle?
00:34:48He scores!
00:34:50What a goal!
00:34:57He does a great job of maneuvering his body to get available in tight to the goaltender.
00:35:02Anytime you're next and you want to find a way to get your stick out of part of this one
00:35:05-timer
00:35:05that he's able to get off, keep the goaltender clean.
00:35:26St. Petersburg's ability to move the puck around tonight has been a treat to watch here, Cheryl.
00:35:31Yeah, and they've really fortunate.
00:35:32They've found a way to get the puck on their stick.
00:35:34They've been relentless on it.
00:35:35When they get it, they've had the majority of the possession time and then when they get it,
00:35:38they're finding something to do with it.
00:35:40Not just hanging out on the perimeter, but the time in the net.
00:35:43Oh, he hammered him on the play.
00:35:45Oh, this is just a thunderous hit. Talk about physical engagement. He got all of them, James.
00:35:51That was big time.
00:35:54Power forwards drive lanes and they drive bodies and that one's perfectly executed.
00:36:00In front of the net, the goaltender covers up for a whistle on the play.
00:36:05We're getting a little action, finally, a little life out of this team here, James,
00:36:09but it's a little too late. I mean, they weren't ready to start this game and it's a reason why
00:36:12they've been blown out. Quite frankly, they were not ready.
00:36:23The Flyers have had no shortage of good looks so far tonight, but they still trail here
00:36:28as we approach the second intermission. And they take possession off the draw here on their own end.
00:36:35St. Petersburg's got possession of the puck. The Flyers take it along the wall.
00:36:43Sends the pass over.
00:36:50Philadelphia's got the puck inside the defensive zone.
00:36:54Oh, what a quick textbook hit there.
00:36:57Loses the coverage there. And the goaltender comes up with a piece of it to keep it out of the
00:37:02net.
00:37:13St. Petersburg's been the better team. And the scoreboard shows it. 4-1 is where we sit.
00:37:19He slides the puck over. And he loses control here. Through the neutral zone, moving the puck along the side.
00:37:30Look at that. He's creating a whole lot of space there. Heads to the back of the net.
00:37:36On the backhand. Big time stop. St. Petersburg's in transition.
00:37:47Philadelphia's got the puck at the defensive end.
00:37:54And this is a great play by the tender to anticipate and get across to make that save.
00:38:00Horace has been an incredible save there. Not sure how he kept that out of the net.
00:38:04Just really athletic. I mean, you have to be acrobatic to be able to get to the top of your
00:38:09crease like that.
00:38:09But he read it perfectly to be able to make the save and keep it at bay.
00:38:17The setters will glide into the dot.
00:38:25Philadelphia has won the draw inside the offensive zone. Now let's see what they can do with it.
00:38:32Great heads up play in the neutral zone by Cates.
00:38:37Approaching the final 60 seconds here in the second.
00:38:40They gain the offensive zone from the middle.
00:38:44Cutting to the front of the net. And he makes a save there.
00:38:48Ref blows the whistle as the puck's covered up.
00:38:54Philadelphia's goal scorers need to find a way to finish on some of these chances as they continue to trail
00:38:59here late in this middle frame.
00:39:02Moves it over to Konechny.
00:39:03Moves it over to Konechny.
00:39:05Philadelphia has done it in the offensive zone.
00:39:08The Bears have the puck now.
00:39:11Right up the gun into the attacking zone.
00:39:14The Bears clean it up the ring.
00:39:19Handles the puck.
00:39:20Moves it over to Konechny.
00:39:22Shakes off the cover.
00:39:23And one last save.
00:39:26Moves it over to Konechny.
00:39:26And that brings the second period to an end.
00:39:29Both teams will go back to their rooms and get a quick breather.
00:39:32Well, man, there's a lot of fans looking forward to this intermission action coming up here.
00:39:37Fun, entertainment in store.
00:39:38And we've got the third period coming up in moments.
00:42:46All right, Cheryl, let's get your thoughts on what you've seen through two periods of play.
00:42:50St. Petersburg's been dominant through two periods of play.
00:42:52James had a comfortable lead now, and the coach can look down their bench and say,
00:42:56hey, listen, let's get everyone out there.
00:42:58Let's maintain the energy.
00:42:59Let's finish this off right.
00:43:00Let's bring it home.
00:43:02Samuels got the puck near the back end.
00:43:07St. Petersburg's got it in the defensive end.
00:43:11Here they come on the attack.
00:43:14St. Petersburg's looking to break out of their own end.
00:43:18From center, they get him to the attacking area.
00:43:21Dishes it off.
00:43:23Quick pass to Barron.
00:43:27Maintains possession of the puck along the blue line.
00:43:31Receives the pass.
00:43:33Denies him!
00:43:34Picked up along the wall by Obey Kubel.
00:43:37Blocked it.
00:43:38He may have just stopped a goal.
00:43:39I think he did, James.
00:43:41I mean, you got to protect the house, especially when it's a great threat shot like that, and
00:43:44he finds a way to get in front of that and quick.
00:43:46Quick feed to Tucker.
00:43:52Works the across to Meechkov.
00:43:55Passes over to Ben.
00:43:58Looking to make something happen in the offensive zone.
00:44:01Shot!
00:44:02Oh, it's amazing to the big stone!
00:44:05There it is!
00:44:06Travis Kinnickney connects!
00:44:10Well, he fought for position to find this puck on his back end, James.
00:44:13He's running out of real estate, but he was able to put it through and find the netting.
00:44:39The Flyers don't have time on their side, but they're starting to scratch back.
00:44:42They're scratching back, they're clawing back, but they're going to have to take some offensive
00:44:46chances.
00:44:47D are going to have to start jumping in, opening up lanes, and creating odd man rushes.
00:44:53Here's a race for the loose puck.
00:44:55Find some spots in the corner.
00:44:57Turned aside with the glove by Morazic.
00:45:01Handles the pass.
00:45:03Lifts the stick and takes the puck.
00:45:05Oh, and comes up with a stop!
00:45:07And a great scene!
00:45:09You can certainly tell that the goaltender has dialed in on that sequence of saves, James.
00:45:13He's...
00:45:15The defender put it into his own net!
00:45:21James, how surprised you think the goaltender is?
00:45:24He just spins around and tries to clear the puck, and he fires it past the tender.
00:45:42Philadelphia's got to be feeling confident now, getting that one back, Cheryl.
00:45:46And it puts a lot of pressure on the opponent, James.
00:45:48They've held the lead, and they've given up one.
00:45:51And now they're in one goal, which means it's striking distance in the third period.
00:45:55As a defender, you know when they're coming, and they've got to win this face-off and dictate
00:45:59the pace.
00:46:02And another call against the whole team, and these fans have...
00:46:07I think they've had enough.
00:46:08They've had enough, and they're booing at the officials, and for the players, this is
00:46:13so frustrating.
00:46:13You try and kind of get the temperature of the way the official's going to call the game,
00:46:17and real tough to read when you get three in a row like that.
00:46:22Philadelphia's got another opportunity here on the man advantage.
00:46:25But with their team trailing by one, and they have this power play, they can't squander
00:46:29the opportunity.
00:46:30They really have to get to their sets, work their options, and put it in.
00:46:34Feeds it to Stedland.
00:46:40The Flyers gain possession along the wall.
00:46:44And he takes the dish.
00:46:46Loose it to Forrester.
00:46:48Tries to clear the puck.
00:46:49Oh, he steals!
00:46:52A milestone moment as he hits this entry mark, James.
00:46:55That's 100 points.
00:46:56That's a nice accomplishment.
00:47:12They can't blame the goalie on this one, who's tracking the puck, and then all of a sudden
00:47:15it changes direction because it deflects off of a defender in front.
00:47:19Real tough puck luck.
00:47:47I absolutely love the coach's reaction here on that tying ball.
00:47:50I absolutely love the coach's reaction here on that tying ball.
00:47:50This team has clawed their way back into this one, and finally you see some emotion behind
00:47:54the bench.
00:47:58Philadelphia's determined effort has resulted in the tying goal in period number three.
00:48:03They've had a lot of pushback and a lot of fight in this game.
00:48:06They've been poised, they've composed, but now they're finding a lot of fire in their step
00:48:10and a lot of jump as well.
00:48:11They've got the equalizer, and they've got to continue on, continue to fresh, and contribute
00:48:15more.
00:48:17The Bears played along the boards.
00:48:22Robinson's got the puck, and he's blocking the blue lead.
00:48:25It's in the back of the net!
00:48:28Unproofable goal!
00:48:32Well, you don't see that very often when you shoot it into your own net trying to clear
00:48:36the puck, that's ugly.
00:49:00The Bears' coaching staff must be placed with this start jumping out to a one-goal lead
00:49:05here in the third.
00:49:05Yeah, you know, it's all about being urgent and not changing the mindset that got you
00:49:09the lead, right, James?
00:49:10You want to make sure that you're attacking at all costs, because you know that you've
00:49:14held the puck, so you can.
00:49:16Your opponent is chasing, continue pushing the pace, and you'll get the W.
00:49:21Shot!
00:49:22Oh, and he stops that one!
00:49:24St. Petersburg's got the puck along the boards!
00:49:28Can't maintain possession!
00:49:30Takes the shot!
00:49:32Fantastic save!
00:49:34Ayrson's been outstanding, I mean, he gets to position to be able to make that point-flame
00:49:38save.
00:49:39Oh, they telegraphed the pass, and he picks it off!
00:49:43Play blown dead, let's get the call!
00:49:47And the head coach is having a few words with the official here, and I kind of understand
00:49:51where he's at.
00:49:52Yeah, this isn't about communicating, this is about telling.
00:49:54I mean, he's absolutely irate that his team has been penalized this many times.
00:50:15Well, I really like them working off the 1-3-1 sequence that they were successful on earlier,
00:50:19James, it really opens up the ice, and you're using and stretching the entire zone, and listen, there's a lot
00:50:24of ice for the defense to cover, so you can look to the flanks, you can look to the bumper,
00:50:28but a lot of options off of it.
00:50:58Here's a short pass to Stenly.
00:51:17The Bears continue to find a way to score here tonight, extending the lead to two, Cheryl.
00:51:23Yeah, it's not always about how many shots you get on the net, but it's being opportunistic and executing when
00:51:29you get them, and they've been doing that, and that's why they've got the lead.
00:51:32And he comes up with a stop there!
00:51:35St. Petersburg's got a chance to work the transition game now, shorthanded.
00:51:41Philadelphia's got the puck.
00:51:46Moves it quickly over to Tippett.
00:51:52Solid hit on the play, and that knocks the puck off his stick.
00:51:57Working to shake the pressure from the defensive zone.
00:52:00Off his own man, and it stays in.
00:52:03Shakes off the defender with some nifty moves.
00:52:07Play whistle dead as the puck goes into the bench, and I think that woke up a few players.
00:52:13Kevin's been sniffing in and around the net all game long.
00:52:16Multiple scoring opportunities finally going to connect on the last one.
00:52:19But if you look at his body of work over the course of the game, he's had a lot of
00:52:22sustained pressure in the offensive zone, and he's been a real threat.
00:52:39O'Brien's ready for the draws.
00:52:41They will continue to try to kill off this penalty.
00:52:51Forrester's won the draw, and that look to set up.
00:52:53Oh, it's stayed out!
00:52:56Wow!
00:52:57I don't know how it stayed out.
00:52:58Neither do the fans in this building.
00:52:59No matter who you're cheering for, you've got to give kudos to that save, James.
00:53:04We thought it was in the back of the net.
00:53:05So did everyone else.
00:53:07Oh, what a save in front!
00:53:09That's an incredible save here.
00:53:11It's post-to-post.
00:53:12How about the power to be able to move laterally that fast to make that save?
00:53:21What a timely save, James.
00:53:23I mean, if that doesn't ignite a fire to his entire team, I don't know what will.
00:53:26He's doing everything to keep his team in this.
00:53:45Special teams so important.
00:53:47Can they capitalize on this power play here with a face-off?
00:53:56Philadelphia's got possession here on their own end.
00:53:59Looking for space inside the D-zone.
00:54:04To his teammate!
00:54:05Oh, and he somehow got a little piece of it, and it's scored!
00:54:11Well, special teams is having a night here this evening.
00:54:15That's the command of the puck, and the way they're using the space in the offensive zone here, James.
00:54:19They're manipulating the PK units, coming out, and they're finding a way to get lanes to the net.
00:54:25You've got to be in good position to be able to make this play, James, as he intercepts the pass.
00:54:30And then his offensive instincts kicks in.
00:54:32He makes a beautiful play as he moves the puck forward, and they wind up scoring a goal.
00:54:49Well, I really like the reaction of the coach behind the bench here after that last goal.
00:54:53He recognizes his team's effort after getting off to a lackluster start.
00:54:58They're pushing back.
00:55:00The Flyers desperately needed something, and they finally made it happen.
00:55:04Now, they're in the final frame here, but they got one back, and you know what that's like as an
00:55:09opponent
00:55:10when you know that that team is coming, and they're a wave.
00:55:13There's a lot of urgency, and they're a dangerous team right now.
00:55:16St. Petersburg's got control of it now from their own end.
00:55:20The Flyers get a hold of the puck in the open ice.
00:55:23Quick pass to Konechny.
00:55:26We've got a penalty coming up here on the play.
00:55:29There's the whistle, and here's the goal.
00:55:32Still, it's going off for a pair for cross-checking.
00:55:35Well, we know the time on ice numbers are all going to the penalty killers here, James,
00:55:39because it has been an onset, a parade to the penalty box.
00:55:42They've got to find a way to play even strength.
00:55:49The Flyers once again send out their power play unit.
00:55:52Well, an opportune time for a power play, and it garners some momentum in this game.
00:55:55You're trailing by one.
00:55:57You've got to find a way to win the draw and get the puck to the net quickly.
00:56:00Open up the lanes and shoot the puck.
00:56:03And they get the puck out.
00:56:05The Flyers have it from their own end.
00:56:07And now he tries to get it across from Michikov.
00:56:14Here's a shot, and they score!
00:56:17The special team's looking special on that one.
00:56:20Well, you have to rely on your power play unit every once in a while,
00:56:23and no better when you're in a hole, James.
00:56:25I love the way they move the puck.
00:56:27And guess what?
00:56:27Perfect practice makes perfect power play.
00:56:31Well, his skating looks effortless on this play.
00:56:33I think that he's baited the hook here.
00:56:36He's saying, come on, come play with me over here.
00:56:38And then guess what?
00:56:39The defender chases over plays.
00:56:41He recognized where the ice is, so he turns on a dime,
00:56:45and he takes it to the net for a goal.
00:56:47That's a beauty play.
00:56:49Philadelphia's got the tying goal,
00:56:51and now can they find that go-ahead goal, Cheryl?
00:56:54They continue the momentum.
00:56:55They certainly can.
00:56:56They look like they're playing three,
00:56:58so they're moving their feet.
00:56:59They're being creative, and they're attacking.
00:57:01They're looking to win this game, not just keep it at evens.
00:57:04The Flames are on the schedule next,
00:57:07and when those two teams meet up,
00:57:09it's always a fun one.
00:57:11We'll see you then, I'm sure.
00:57:13Officials are in position,
00:57:15and both teams are getting ready
00:57:16as they get set for another face-off here.
00:57:18The Flyers win the face-off at center.
00:57:24Here's a shot!
00:57:25Oh, it makes a save!
00:57:27Just got a nut to keep it out!
00:57:31Stedlin's been a catalyst to the offense tonight.
00:57:34Multiple points in this game,
00:57:35and he's very unpredictable, James,
00:57:37and that's tough.
00:57:38Anytime you're playing an unpredictable player,
00:57:40you don't know what they're gonna do,
00:57:41so you have to pick a poison,
00:57:43and often you choose wrong,
00:57:45and he's certainly put it on point.
00:57:46He's made some great passes,
00:57:48and he's executed.
00:58:11And they win the defensive zone face-off.
00:58:16Gains the zone on the left wing.
00:58:21Beautiful read in the defensive end by Sennheim.
00:58:26St. Petersburg in stone possession.
00:58:28Big-time stop there.
00:58:30Picked up along the boards by Sennheim.
00:58:34Slides it across!
00:58:36Here's a shot!
00:58:37Nice stick save by the goaltender,
00:58:39got a piece of that one to spot it away with the twink.
00:58:43Huck got loose and reach us all.
00:58:45Quick feed from Michkov.
00:58:48Huck's round by Ben.
00:58:50Oh, I thought he was gonna be beaten,
00:58:52and he somehow got a piece of that.
00:58:56Ayrson's found his rhythm here as we look at that last save.
00:58:59I mean, he has to be so on the mark right now,
00:59:02too positioned to be able to make it.
00:59:04His read is perfect.
00:59:05He's tracking well.
00:59:06He has to be quick and athletic to make that one.
00:59:14See if we can pick up some momentum again here
00:59:16as a face-off is ready to go.
00:59:20Couturier's round the face-off here in the offensive zone.
00:59:23The Bears take possession in the defensive end.
00:59:26Loses possession after he takes a little hit.
00:59:34Angelson over to Burrows.
00:59:37There's the whistle.
00:59:38Offside is the call.
00:59:39Ben's been on fire lately.
00:59:41Everything he throws at the net seems to be going in.
00:59:44When it's working for you, you gotta be confident.
00:59:46You feel like nothing can go wrong.
00:59:52Couturier's run the draft center.
00:59:55Intercepted at center by Kapanen.
00:59:57Oh, great move to sidestep the check.
01:00:02Moves it to Burrows.
01:00:04The Bears look around near the point.
01:00:08Easily turned away by the goal he's blown.
01:00:10Gets it over to Hathaway.
01:00:15And they're off to the races for the loose puck.
01:00:17And he can't hang on after that hit.
01:00:20And a tenacious effort pays off as he comes up with it.
01:00:24And someone's going off here as the ref's hand goes high in the air.
01:00:29Wessel Bloke stopping the play.
01:00:31Well, the coach doesn't like this call at all.
01:00:33It's late in the third period.
01:00:34Game is tied.
01:00:35And he's letting the official know.
01:00:37And he's also saying, you better even this up.
01:00:58The Flyers with another big opportunity on the power play.
01:01:02The power play's been extremely effective tonight.
01:01:04But the pressure is on at this critical juncture.
01:01:08You can't overthink it.
01:01:09You've got to want the puck.
01:01:10Continue to do what you're doing.
01:01:12Well, then we have stopped possession here in the offensive zone.
01:01:15Sends one up to Stedling.
01:01:18Intercepted.
01:01:20Dumps it in.
01:01:22St. Petersburg's going to be able to kill a few seconds off now with the puck.
01:01:27And he picks the fiend.
01:01:29And it gets in front of that rocket.
01:01:37O'Brien's recognizing they're still shorthanded here as they get ready for the faceoff.
01:01:46Philadelphia's won the draw.
01:01:48Here's a blast.
01:01:50Oh, makes the sea.
01:01:52That was a rocket.
01:01:53Nice play shorthanded as they get control of the puck.
01:01:56They clear the zone.
01:01:59And he takes the feed.
01:02:01Ziggler's is so confident with the puck right now.
01:02:04I mean, he's coming in off of a Hatcher class game.
01:02:06He's already scored tonight.
01:02:07And every time he gets the puck, he is so dangerous.
01:02:09He's not afraid to drive the net.
01:02:11That loses confidence.
01:02:13Tests it over.
01:02:15An attempt to clear the puck from deep inside his own end.
01:02:21Philadelphia has gained possession along the boards.
01:02:24Trying to shake loose.
01:02:29Scores!
01:02:31Critical!
01:02:44What a counterattack and brilliant speed to get on his horse and get in on the breakaway, James.
01:02:49And that momentum, it carries right through on his shot.
01:02:52And he puts it home.
01:03:14Well, the team will take the lead after that power play goal.
01:03:17And the coaches smile behind the bench.
01:03:19I think he gave a little bit of a fist bump there as well, just recognizing the efforts of the
01:03:23unit.
01:03:25You know, Cheryl, the fans love these rivalry games.
01:03:28But there's clearly one player on the ice who really loves these games.
01:03:32Well, listen, I'd have the date circled on my calendar, too, if I had the game-winning goal last time.
01:03:36And now, all of a sudden, he's got the go-ahead in this one.
01:03:38I mean, any time the stakes are high, he delivers.
01:03:41I mean, he loves the pressure and the intensity of these rivalry games.
01:03:47Icing is the call.
01:03:48We'll get a face-off at the other end.
01:03:54The Flyers lead it late in this third period.
01:04:03The Bears take possession off the face-off.
01:04:06Great face-off win by the center.
01:04:08Now they can get out of their zone and get a change.
01:04:35This is a face-off.
01:04:37They'll definitely want to win here inside the offensive zone.
01:04:43Philadelphia's got the puck inside the offensive zone.
01:04:46Oh, we're going to get a stoppage in play here.
01:04:48Look at this.
01:04:49What a piece of glass.
01:04:51Yeah, I can't believe it here, James.
01:04:52I mean, that's tough to do with today's technology.
01:04:54I mean, just think about it.
01:04:56I mean, that's a blistering, heavy, heavy shot if it's going to break the pane of glass like that.
01:05:02And they win the draw on their own end.
01:05:06And he takes the pass.
01:05:08St. Petersburg's got the puck against the boards.
01:05:11And that's intercepted by Ben.
01:05:14As an athlete, you always want to try and contribute and get things going for your team.
01:05:18And especially when they're drilled, you want to ignite a spark.
01:05:21Unfortunately, though, he doubted a little too much there and he gets taken away.
01:05:25And now he moves it quickly to Struble.
01:05:29Takes the pass.
01:05:31Struble's got the puck.
01:05:33Here's a short pass to Robertson.
01:05:36That's a fly.
01:05:37And he's got the answer for that one.
01:05:40In front and a stoppage on the play as the goaltender covers things up.
01:05:46A big draw looming here in the offensive zone.
01:05:54St. Petersburg's going to start with the puck inside the offensive zone.
01:05:58Moves it quickly over to Tucker.
01:06:01Here's a shot.
01:06:02And then Kozawa sticks somewhere in traffic.
01:06:06The Flyers have it now.
01:06:09Oh, look at this.
01:06:10Oh, he's going to block a lot of points.
01:06:12That's a good one.
01:06:14There goes again.
01:06:15That's a fantastic sequence of saves there, James.
01:06:18He was so dialed in.
01:06:19He tracked it perfectly.
01:06:23Kozawa's got it in the offensive zone.
01:06:27The Flyers scoop it up along the boards.
01:06:30Taken by York.
01:06:32Slides the puck across the case.
01:06:37Tick it along the wall by Obey Cuvelle.
01:06:41Surge the puck.
01:06:44Quick pass to Obey Cuvelle.
01:06:47Fowers it on net.
01:06:48And too much traffic in front blocks that one.
01:06:51And it's a quick pass to Forrester.
01:06:55He drives to the sweet spot.
01:06:58Spectacular stop by the boycester.
01:07:00How did he hang on to that?
01:07:01Man, he was right on that puck.
01:07:03He knew exactly where it was.
01:07:04It was tight to the crease.
01:07:05He got it on challenge right away to make the save.
01:07:10And that's all she wrote from this one here tonight.
01:07:14Love the effort.
01:07:15They were in this one right till the end.
01:07:17But unfortunately, it still gets away.
01:07:19And the losing streak continues.
01:07:21And this one hurts, right?
01:07:22You can taste it.
01:07:23You're so close to dig yourself out of this losing streak hole.
01:07:26But you find your way back into it.
01:07:29Tough games just don't get it done, James.
01:07:31They want the W.
01:07:32Fun night at the rink.
01:07:33And for all of us here on the EA Sports team,
01:07:36I'm James Cebulski.
01:07:37Good night.
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