Flyers vs Penguins recap, 6-3: Four-point game for Joel Farabee

Okay, before we dig in, let’s talk about the elephant in the room. Someone at SB Nation really made a mistake in allowing me to be responsible for all the hockey sites in the network without ever having done a game recap. Yes that’s right, this is my first recap. And it’s going to be a wild ride.

A 5:30 p.m. start for the first of eight battles of Pennsylvania this season – LET’S GO! Today, the day Ivan Provorov (and another brother who plays for Edmonton) was born is going to be a good day! Just before the game, we learned that Shayne Gostisbehere was kicked out of the game due to the new COVID-19 protocol. So that’s cool. Awesome. Nothing to see here. No need to panic.

Scott Hartnell’s First Impressions of Flyers Pre Game Live – Love it, glad he stayed in the zone. He’s got nerves to work on and it’s always so awkward that they’re sitting across from the studio, but hey, you have to stay safe. As for Taryn, the navy dress and nude pump combo is a personal favorite, she remains a star and I’m so happy she survived all the nonsense of the NBC contract.

We haven’t even gotten to the game yet and it’s the best tweet I’ve seen tonight.

Apparently I had to change the channel to watch the game. It’s boring. Do you know what else is boring? Oskar Lindblom debuts in an empty arena. I tried to think of ways we could all be there in our cars after the game honking his horn for him, but it just didn’t make sense logistically. So we’ll have to do something very special the next time we can.

The first period

Why is the referee talking to me? Just let go of the puck, it’s weird. LOL I forgot Tristan Jarry. We hate this guy. The Flyers don’t seem like the first game of their season, I don’t want to speak too soon so I’ll keep that thought to myself (and all of you).

Oh. The Penguins scored. It’s not good. A guy named Jankowski. Pierre called Voracek something odd and it doesn’t do better not to score the first goal of the season. Mark Jankowski with the help of Ivan Provorov and Jake Voracek. Not really but that was it. And now a penalty on Scott Laughton for nonsense like breathing on Sidney Crosby.

Ah yes, the beautiful game.

The penalty kill is 1/1 this season, I can’t see them slowing down, I might as well stay at 100% all season.

I hate national games. Give me back JJ.

I forgot again that Joel Farabee is 86, it’s going to take a few games to get used to. I don’t like the Robert Hagg-Erik Gustafsson couple.

Have you ever heard names of Penguins skaters and just cringed your teeth? It happened to me with Evgeni Malkin. Just go, sir. I really don’t like this team. Which? Who can say.

It would really please me right now if the Flyers could put the pressure on Jarry because he’s no good, but they just can’t pass the puck.

Voracek and Gustafsson almost connected for a goal, Jarry completely lost the puck under his butt but found it before another Flyers did. Then Caca Peepee – sorry, sorry, Codi This – took a penalty so let’s see this power play. And as we’ve all drawn, ERIK GUSTAFSSON SCORES FLYERS ‘FIRST GOAL OF THE SEASON. Wow, penalty and power play are each 1/1 this season. Let’s continue like this.

Oh kidding, that was a James Van Hockey goal. JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK GOAL SCORING MACHINE. Help from Gus and Farabee.

Please keep the puck in the attacking zone for goodness sake. Please. I ask nicely. Maybe the next period. Wait, what pisspot just took a penalty from the penguin bench? Oh baby, oh baby was that Travis Konecny? Yes, it was for the check, but our favorite trash talker is in mid-season form AND OUR POWER PLAY IS 2/2 NOLAN PATRICK IS BACK BABY !!!! This goal came eight seconds after the penalty, unbelievable. You know, as much as I wanted Patrick’s first goal this season to be a beauty, I’m going to take some advice. Releases some of the pressure for him to score in the first game no matter how it turns out.

Never let Gus Bus leave the ice, that seems to be the only strategy.

The second period

We’re back and I’m upset that none of the goals the Flyers scored was easy to see who scored them. I’m also annoyed that Mike “not Mike Johnston” Sullivan couldn’t be bothered to wear his mask on his nose. Voracek takes a penalty for interference and it’s time for our unbeaten penalty to get to work.

Oh WOOF. Carter Hart, please never play the puck. Already. But especially with Crosby three meters away. The penalty is no longer undefeated and I personally think Hart needs a time out. Let me find a video of this mess, you must see it.

Fair. Ugh. I need a minute after that I’m upset.

Ok, we regroup and move on. Nolan Patrick is clearly still upset because he takes a penalty and we all hope no one does stupid shit this time around. At second glance, lol, it wasn’t a slash. But whatever, we are there. Two out of three penalties killed and we’re back at full force. I’m supposed to keep an eye out for the two questions in today’s preview, but I’m forgetting what they are, so stay tuned for the ones at the end.

The good news is that the Flyers are spending more time in the attacking zone this time.

Ugh, reference Ron Hextall. I know, I KNOW, we all owe this man a lot, but I personally would like to move on. Probably just because it’s Peter. I think it’s time for another Flyers goal let’s make that happen boys. I hate this period, I know I said I was quitting the Hart flub but I didn’t. Let’s check out the Broad Street Hockey Slack room:

Yep. This is how this period unfolds. We’re playing those assholes again this week, aren’t we? It’s going to be a stressful season. TRISTAN JARRY IS NOT GOOD, TAKE HIM WITH PLANS.

“Sucking dirty pond water” is a quote from Pierre at the moment about how Couturier and Konecny ​​were gassed. I don’t think I’ve heard this before.

GOAL FARABEE !!!!!!!!!! YES THIS IS THIS, THIS IS WHAT WE NEED! A THREE-POINT GAME FOR YOUNG BEEZER! Our newly thicc boy is playing himself. That’s what I’m saying about Jarry, just give him those pucks. At the end of the period Oskar Lindblom is in pain after blocking a shot with his knee (?), We will have an update on him before the game is over.

How many nicknames can we find with Joel Farabee? Farabee objective. The Farabeast. The bees. Furbeez. JoEl Farabiid. Please don’t call him Philly Joel. It hurts me, personally.

The third period

Phew, Lindblom is fine and comes back on the ice for the start of the third. Too many men for the Penguins and Flyers to take the power play after 39 seconds. You know what that means, it’s Gus Bus time. Let the man fucking work. Unfortunately, the Penguins kill that penalty and then come back to tie the game. Branden Tanev makes it a 3-3 game, I really wish the Flyers scored on this power play. But unfortunately.

Oh yeah, just in time, the Sidney Crosby cut. It’s not a national game without one!

Who are these guys playing in Pittsburgh? Not Dan Marino, Someone Mathison, WHO CARES THAT MICHAEL RAFFL just scored! I have absolutely no idea what happened and it looks like neither the Flyers are on the ice. Let’s find a replay because it was incredibly Flyera.

Filthy. Greasy. Perfect. Raffl got the goal but Scott Laughton did all the work there. I love them together. Nicolas Aube-Kubel is the perfect complement for the Raffl and Laughton couple, what a game for these three.

I decided to pay attention to my only mission by answering both questions and Travis Konecny ​​scored his first of the season! Excellent play by Sean Couturier AND I CAN’T EVEN FINISH TALKING TO YOU BECAUSE KEVIN HAYES just scored to make it 6-3.

The floodgates opened people !!! This is what we have been waiting for, as I told you from the start, to get the puck on Jarry BECAUSE HE IS NOT GOOD. Here just watch them because I’m still screaming.

The Farabeast has four (4) points and is the top point scorer in the NHL. What a time to live. A little scary moment where Travis Sanheim checks that Carter Hart is still awake and that we are in the last minute of the settlement. Phil Myers holds the puck to finish the game and the Flyers win the first game of the season 6-3!

Two big answers

1. How long to shake off the rust?

You know, they looked pretty good almost immediately. The second half wasn’t great, but I don’t think it was rust, I think it was just playing the Penguins. The ice seemed a bit sloppy, but the Flyers weren’t. It might just be the adrenaline rush of the first game of the season, but I don’t mind how long this team was away from the ice and short training camp.

2. What will Nolan Patrick look like?

Dude had a power play goal and looked strong throughout the game. I’m still not completely sold on the JVR-Patrick-Voracek line, but Patrick came back and looked set to take the natural next step in his career – not just getting back in shape from the last season he was able to play.

My three stars

3. You

2 Me

1. Joel Farabee

We have endured so much to get to this point. The rest of the team deserve the stars, of course, but no more than us.