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Originally Posted by TommyD71
To Beat Philly:
1) Minimize the penalties; The Flyers absolutely killed New Jersey on the PP, and many of the four wins they had were close games.
2) Pay close attention to Roenick-Zhamnov-Amonte line; this line was Philly's best. Yes, they have depth, but these three did the most damage to the Devils.
3) T.O.'s big bodies have to mind Primeau; in last year's playoff meeting Keith Primeau ran wild, especially with Nik Antropov injured. I say switch Antropov to centre to counter big Keith Primeau. You don't want to be checking Primeau with Reichel, Stajan, Francis or Nieuwendyk...
4) Keep scoring first; The Leafs scored first in all seven games vs. Ottawa, and the Flyers tallied first in all five games vs. New Jersey. Something's gotta give. If Leafs keep it up, they'll win.
5) Clear the front for Eddie; If The Eagle can see it, he'll stop it. Big guys on the Flyers like Handzus, Primeau, LeClair etc. will be in front trying to bother Ed Belfour. Leafs D like Marchment, Klee and McCabe have to play big and clear the front. I would consider a move of Kaberle out of the lineup in favour of Calle Johnasson, Kaberle doesn't move people well and was awful vs. Philly last year in the playoff loss.
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the Leafs let in 3 out of 35 powerplay goals against Ottawa....however, i remember in the sweep the Leafs let in 0 for 25 penalties and then balloned to 2 powerplay goals a game in the Devils match up.
I doubt that the Leafs could keep scoring first....but then i didn't think they'd keep doing it to Ottawa....this could work.
the Leafs have GOT to get the first pass. Belfour handles the Puck and hitchcock KNOWS he handles the puck so the forwards etc etc are gonna make sure that he CAN'T handle the puck. so henceforth when forward/defenseman gets the puck, clink it up the glass hard and fast.
the battle alongside the boards will be key...we did it a LOT in the ottawa series...we need to keep it up
and of course as pointed out. net needs to be clear.
