>Last night the Flyers were down 3-1 to Boston, with only about 5 minutes to go.
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>The Flyers banged home two in the closing minutes, and won in overtime. That probably would not have happened 2 years ago under the old rules. The new rules have helped players like Simon Gagne, who (I believe) leads the league in goals scored.
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>I like what I've seen so far. (of course, I'm partial, the Flyers just tied the Rangers for 1st in the Atlantic Division). I'm sure you're happy as well, Montreal hasn't had this kind of start in a LONG time.

I read in today's newspaper that Montreal is highly successfull in the third pediod because of the speed of the players. The other teams frequently have bigger guys that are more tired in the third period. So the (little, young and fast <g>) skaters of Montreal get into action in the third period.