Michael Leighton may be the sole reason behind the Flyers 9-1 record at the Wachovia Center this post season. He didn't play the first 4 2 games, where Boucher put up a 3-1 record, but in the last 5 games Leighton he has been perfect going 5-0. Home success has been a key component to the Flyers playoff run thus far, as they have won their last 6 home games. Including 2 games versus the Bruins in their historical comeback approach.
Michael Leighton has been solid at home all season only losing 2 games at the Wach all season. With stats like these all the Flyers need is at least one win on the road to capture a cup. With the Flyers and Leighton having massive amounts of trouble in the United Center they are undoubtedly happy to see game 6 taking place in Philly.
Game 6 is his chance to make a stand an with a solid game letting slim to nothing by him, he could sent Chicago home guessing. This would come in huge for his confidence and the team's confidence in him. Niemi has been just as shaky and between the two for them they have let in 36 goals in just 5 games. A shut down performance by Leighton would buck the trend and give the Flyers the advantage going into Friday's game 7.
The 29 year old "rookie" will bring his A-game Wednesday and with it a thirst to prove the team who drafted him over 10 years ago and gave up shortly after, the Hawks.
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