Pensguins vs Flyers 10-16-10 pros and cons

Alright, no time to enjoy last nights win, it's onto the Flyers. The game starts at 6:08pm tonight because of the Phillies playoff game. Of course, we all know the Pens lost to the Flyers in the season opener at home. This game will be in Philadelphia where ther Pens are 4-0-1 in the last 5 games. I was a little surprised in the first meeting of how much "hockey" was played as opposed to the usual knock down-drag outs between these two teams. I've got a feeling tonights game will be a little nastier.

The Flyers are 2-1-1 on the season and are coming off a loss Thursday to Tampa Bay. The Flyers will once again be without G Michael Leighton and F Ian Lapiererre. D Matt Walker is a game time decision. D Pronger will be in the lineup after missing the season opener. Here we go, pros and cons....


PROS:

• The Pens are coming off their first win at their new home. That has to be an emotional lift to finally get that one out of the way. Between that and the opponent tonight, I think they will have plenty of energy despite the OT game and earlier starting time tonight
• The Flyers power play has actually been worse than the Penguins this season. They are talking about not enough movement and not shooting enough(sound familiar!). They are 1 for 17 on the season.
• Physical play..The Pens lead the league so far in hits with 131. The Pens can take it to the Flyers and wear them down. They need to hit these guys every opportunity they have.

CONS:

• The Flyers are going back to Sergei Bobrovsky. He looked great the first game against the Pens and is 2-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .931 save% for the season. Can this rookie do it again? I have a feeling not but he has been impressive
• The Flyers penalty kill, led by Claude Giroux, has killed 21 of 23 power plays. It may be another long frustrating night for the pens man advantage

There is no word yet on who is starting in goal or whether Orpik is going to play. If I had to guess, I would say no Orpik and Fleury will start. If I hear or see anything, I will update

UPDATE>>Brent Johnson will be in goal tonight for the Pens vs Flyers