The picture says it all.
Claude Giroux, at just 21, is already a playoff star and performer. Giroux contributed on all three Flyers goals last night with two goals and an assist, as the seventh seeded Flyers eliminated the second seed New Jersey Devils last night.
The Flyers set the tone early into the game, on a spectacular goal by Danny Briere with Giroux making an unbelievable spin move pass.
The Devils, who seemed to lack the urgency and sacrifice the Flyers showed at home in Game 3 and 4, sent a barrage of shots at the net, but Brian Boucher was up to the task, as his fantastic postseason play continues.
The second period belonged to Giroux. A blocked Mike Richards shot came right into the slot to a trailing Giroux. He teed it up and put the puck in the back of the net so quickly, the goal had to be reviewed. About three minutes later, he buried another goal on the doorstep after Scott Hartnell won a puck battle in front of the net.
The Flyers preserved the lead and now wait for their next opponent. By winning last night, the Flyers have gained some much needed rest for their walking wounded. Blair Betts and Ian Laperriere, Laperriere especially, suffered injuries from the great amount of sacrifices they gave blocking shots. Also, this gives more time for Simon Gagne and Jeff Carter to recover from their surgeries.
The most likely opponent is the Washington Capitals, but it won't hurt if the Canadiens can extend the series.
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