This was a game that many felt the Flyers would lose on the sole basis of the desperation factor.
Going into this game one had to think the Canadiens would throw everything including the kitchen sink at the Flyers in order to win this game. And, for nearly the first two periods they did just that and had what seemed to be a commanding 3-1 lead.
But, then the orange and black attack struck back and fired off 3 shots within a span of 2 minutes; it was reminiscent of the Canadiens' scoring spurts throughout the series. But, after that the Flyers really never looked back.
Sure, the Canadiens tied it up at 4-4, but the Flyers looked like the aggressor and the Habs were on their heels.
Ultimately, R.J. Umberger and Biron deserve the credit for this win. Biron may not have melted the ice in this game, but he played well enough to get the W, when the Canadiens were firing their best shots at him.
The Flyers will now face the winner of the Penguins-Rangers series. So, that means they will make it a battle of PA teams for the Eastern Conference crown.
In professional sports it's all about making key stops when it counts and the momentum and the Flyers have that going for them. The Penguins might have more talent (not much more) but that means jack you know what in the playoffs. It's a new season and forget about how the Penguins played against the Flyers in the second half of the season.
Umberger and Biron are the best at their respective positions in the playoffs. Umberger is leading the NHL in goals and Biron is leading the NHL in clutch stops.
I'll take that over anything the Penguins have right now.
If you're scared of Pittsburgh get a dog (to quote Howard Eskin). I say bring it on.
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