Wednesday

Injury Front

Jeff Carter tallied his first two goals of the series in Tuesday night's 4-1 win vs the Devils. This morning it came out that he would not be in the line-up for game 5 up in Jersey. It was also said that Simon Gagne would miss the game. In the second period of game 4 Gagne block a big slapper from Devils Sniper Ilya Kovalchuk and didn't return.

Today reports said Gagne and Carter both have Broken right feet. Gagne will miss atleast 3 weeks. Carter is done for the rest of the year, after re-braking his foot, he looked good in game 4 and didn't show any signs of his foot bothering him.

The Flyers aren't handing game 5 to the Devils though, as they have decided to dress David Lalilberte and Ville Leino. Leino was practicing with Briere and Giroux earlier this week and would be put with them but Giroux JVR Asham are playing too well right now. Laliberte is also an offensive play and will most likely take a lesser work load. Riley Cote will stay sindelined but could make an appearence if the series goes on. Right now his presents is not needed.

Projected Line Combos:
These are all based on previous lineups and an NHL tweet:

Laliberte Richards Carcillo - Carcillo and Richy have good Chemistry. Laliberte to fill Gagne's spot.

JVR Giroux Asham - Line's looked great so far.

Hartnell Briere Leino - Leino and Briere play similar styles, Harnell staying with Briere.

Lappy Betts Powe - Line's been very good, grinders logging a lot of minutes.

In Leino's time with the team after his mad season arrival from Detroit he's played well. Only tallied 2 goals and 4 points in 13 games, but seemed like he was everywhere and just step away from scoring a lot more. His oppurtunity is now, with his skill he could become a key this Spring.

David Laliberte, (French for Freedom), played 11 games this season and only got 3 points (all 3 came in first 2 games, including game winner vs Carolina) , however playing for the Phantoms he tallied 28 goals and 20 assists in 70 games. He has scoring pontential, although Martin Brodeur may not be the best guy for him to start developing it.

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