Connect Four!

The Flyers have won four in a row, The Flyers have won four in a row, The Flyers have won four in a row, The Flyers have won four in a row!

Annoying? Or poetically brilliant?

The fact that you can't see me prancing around my room, ala John Stevens after the 2-1 Game 7 OT win in Washington, takes away from the effect, however.

On that note, does anyone think Joffrey Lupul would be a good candidate for Dancing With The Stars next season?

I mean, look at that form!

But yes, Philadelphia has strung together four consecutive wins - their longest streak of the young season.While the first two games were blitzkrieg efforts against Carolina - the equivalent of beating a deaf kid in "name that tune" - and Tampa Bay, the latter two were of the more impressive variety.

The Buffalo game was closer than the 5-2 final score, and the Flyers were the beneficiaries of a few lucky bounces. However, they were opportunistic with their chances. It did appear as if Ryan Miller was still suffering from the effects of YoMamaWeen, but it was a textbook road effort, nonetheless.



The Orange and Black then rebounded to play a tightly contested defensive game at the Wachovia Center, against the St. Louis Blues. Another gritty effort, and another SHOOTOUT win. I have to say, this team has been playing outstanding hockey.


Sticking with the theme of four; let's talk about the fourth line. Daniel Carcillo, Blair Betts, and Ian Laperriere have been absolutely monstrous for this team. John Stevens has been using them in every situation, including starting the majority of the periods. Carcillo, taking advantage of his new found playing time, potted two goals in the Buffalo win and Lappy added two assists. Yup, they score too. Teach them how to make a sandwich and do my laundry and let's head down to the altar.

Jack Black would approve of their Tenacity, The South would applaud their Grit. Paris Hilton would relate with their willingness to get dirty, and Chris Brown would envy their hits.

They cycle harder than Lance. And their play with the puck is just (Arm)strong.

But really, Betts, Lappy, and Carbomb turn the half-boards into their workshop. Constantly winning battles in the corner, and supplying the puck in behind the cage. It is intoxicating to watch, and as a Flyer fan, I can only hope their effort can get the rest of the team drunk with energy - night in, and night out.

Fun Fact: The Flyers are 7-0 when Blair Betts is in the lineup.

Next up: The battle of former teams. Ray Emery's old club, the Ottawa Senators come into town tonight, followed by Danny Briere's former team - the Buffalo Sabres - on Saturday.

It appears that Danny Boy's elderly hip of a groin has finally healed.

Should he wear more protective gear to prevent further injury?

Why, Danny, Why?