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Game five of the Stanley Cup Finals was an embarrassing performance for the Philadelphia Flyers. Their approach was wrong, their play was worse, and certain players went AWOL. Game six offers redemption.

We’re two games into the Stanley Cup Finals and the Flyers again find themselves in a two game hole. More scoring-More hits-More fights. That should do it. Here’s my seven-point guide to a Flyers victory in game 3.

The Philadelphia Flyers are back in the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in over a decade. They found their stride when their young captain finally found his.

It wasn’t long ago that the Philadelphia Flyers faced a do-or-die situation in the 82nd game of their regular season. Win, and a playoff berth awaited. Lose, and their season was over. A month later, the Flyers are on the doorstep of a Stanley Cup Finals appearance. What happened?

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had multiple conversations with friends about booing. These conversations culminated with a discussion about Cleveland fans’ decision to boo LeBron James and the lousy Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Simply put, I’m all for booing if the situation is right.

Alexander Ovechkin has been sent home early from the NHL Playoffs…again. I’m starting to worry.

…Aaaaaand we’re back. Sorry for the hiatus. A few weeks ago I shared what I look for when choosing a favorite player (review the checklist here). Obviously, the selection process required more thought than I originally planned. Without further ado, my favorite player from each of the four major sports.

The Olympics lived up to and exceeded my expectations, especially hockey. Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye. Before we do, let’s recap the last day-and-a-half of bobsledding and hockey.

Athletes need us more than we need them (I may be an exception). Make sure you demand the most from your favorite players.

The National Hockey League dropped the puck on their 2009-2010 season back in October. Three months later, I’m finally recognizing the NHL. While my lack of NHL content insists otherwise, I actually love hockey, especially the Winter Classic.