My first GDT!! - Flyers vs. Senators

The game is being shown on CW57, which means I can finally see the game instead of listening on the radio. DirecTV is great, but not being able to watch the local teams because Comcast doesn't want to broadcast sports programming over satellite in Philadelphia stinks...

I got back a little late from Wawa's after picking up a couple of sandwiches and came in just in time to see Dany Heatley smoke one past Nittymaki to make it 2-1 Sens. Apparently it's been a fast-paced period, with chances coming at both ends. Umberger scored for the O&B to tie it at 1-1, but then came Heatley's goal. Not a bad start, let's see if both teams can maintain the pace.

Onto the 2nd...

GOAL - Hartnell (0:58) just ripped it past Gerber. Good way to start the period (PHI 2-OTT 2)

GOAL - Schubert (3:30) banked it off of Nittymaki to give Ottawa the lead again. This is turning into a good game (PHI 2-OTT 3)

GOAL - Mike Richards (7:51) with a sweet goal on the rebound from his own shot makes it 3-3. And apparently John Paddock has seen enough and has pulled Gerber for Ray Emery. I didn't think Gerber was doing that poorly, unless Paddock has some serious perfection issues (PHI 3-OTT 3)

GOAL - Daniel Briere (13:11) finishes off a nice passing sequence with Braydon Coburn and Scott Hartnell. Flyers are simply outskating the Senators right now in all aspects. You really have to question why the Ottawa coach pulled Gerber, especially in a close game. If it was 6-1, then yes, pull him, but why now? (PHI 4-OTT 3)

End of the 2nd, Flyers lead 4-3. They should have scored on the last PP, but that was a great period...

And with the start of the 3rd period, we have a problem. It just so happens that Battlestar: Galactica Razor is airing right now, and as I am a huge BSG fan as well as a Flyers fan, this creates a dilemma. I'll keep tabs on the game, so don't you worry...

4:00 left in the third, Flyers still holding on to a 4-3 lead. Good PK and neutral zone forechecking is keeping Ottawa at bay. Oh, and Battlestar Galactica is the best show on TV. No contest.

GAME - Philly wins 4-3 in Ottawa. One of the best games of the season so far. John Stevens must've said something to the team during the ride up, because this was a total effort. Either that or they read my last post. Big win for the Flyers, who come back to play Boston on Monday. Now if you'll excuse me, back to the Sci Fi.