MON Canadiens at PHI Flyers (Apr 30, 2008)
2008-04-30 06:43:00
PA SPORTSTICKER NHL PLAYOFF PREVIEW
(MONTREAL-PHILADELPHIA)
*Canadiens hope to even series with Flyers*
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Montreal at Philadelphia 7:00 pm EDT
Eastern Conference semifinals Flyers lead, 2-1
PHILADELPHIA (Ticker) - The Montreal Canadiens will try to
figure out Martin Biron and even their Eastern Conference
semifinal series at two wins apiece when they visit the
Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday for Game Four.
Biron made 32 saves Monday as the sixth-seeded Flyers grabbed
the series lead with a 3-2 triumph over the top-seeded Canadiens
in Game Three.
"When you're in the playoffs, it's not about how you feel, it's
about getting the job done," said Biron, who was often the best
player for the Flyers in their seven-game series win over the
Washington Capitals in the conference quarterfinals. "You got
to play every game like it's do or die."
Scottie Upshall and R.J. Umberger tallied and All-Star Mike
Richards added a shorthanded goal for Philadelphia, which
secured a two-games-to-one advantage in their best-of-seven
series.
Tomas Plekanec and captain Saku Koivu had power-play tallies 72
seconds apart in the third period for the top-seeded Canadiens,
who enjoyed a 34-14 advantage in shots but were frustrated by
Biron.
"Marty has been terrific," Flyers coach John Stevens said. "He
has been our best player in the series and we probably felt
going in that he would have to be.
"That win on the ice was a win on desperation - especially at
the end there. We need to combine that desperation with better
execution and it will make the job easier."
Montreal has not enjoyed such reliable goaltending.
Rookie Carey Price finished with nine saves in two periods
before being relieved in favor of fellow rookie Jaroslav Halak
on Monday.
"He is 20 years old, you can't forget about that," Montreal
coach Guy Carbonneau said of his netminder, who has surrendered
seven goals on 35 shots in the last two contests.
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