Brian Boucher(R) prepares to replace Sergei Bobrovsky(L) earlier this season as he will take over for the Flyers tonight (December 19, 2010 - Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images North America)
The goalie issue in Philadelphia continues………Due to Sergei Bobrovsky’s poor play in game two of the playoffs (3 goals on 7 shots in 12:30 minutes) he will not start tonight. And it’s suspected "Bobs" will watch the game from the stands tonight, I didn’t think his leash was that short, and Michael Leighton will dress as the backup tonight as well. The Flyers are going to start Brian Boucher. He deserves to start after salvaging a win out of game 2. He also has the experience and will hopefully create some stability in net for the Flyers.
So after watching parts of the first few games of the first round I am impressed with Jimmy Howard and Pekka Rinne. These guys, even though they have not been challenged all game each game, they have come up big for their teams. Also I’m starting to question Roberto Luongo after posting a shutout in the first game of the series.
I’m not impressed with Tim Thomas either….he should be playing at a much higher level, granted he isn’t getting the best help from his teammates. But as this article suggests his rebound control is not that great right now, I agree, and that has led to a few timely goals for the Canadians….
