Goaltender Antero Nittymaki has won the starting job from Marty Biron. After a solid weekend of play, Nittymaki had Philadelphia analysts talking about a goalie controversy. Coach John Stevens proved them right this week, announcing that Nittymaki would be the starter until further notice.
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12 February 2009
10 February 2009
analysts into goalie controversy conversations.
For now, coach John Stevens seems content sending Marty Biron back out as the starter. But Biron has struggled of late, perhaps still trying to find his legs after dealing with a bad flu bug back in December. Biron will get at least on more chance to reclaim his role, but look for Stevens to have less patience. Nittymaki has looked strong, and the Flyers need the consistency as they get set for a play off run.
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7 February 2009
Philadelphia played inspired after goalie Marty Biron was pulled in favor of Antero Nittymaki going into the second period. Look for the Flyers to ride the hot hand tomorrow, wit
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4 February 2009
ence. They played a puck control game, won the battles in the corner, and peppered goaltender Marty Biron with rubber most of the night.
After a feisty series last season, this contest was surprisingly tame. However, the Flyers continued to show their preference for watching most of the game from the penalty box.
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