Peter Laviolette

The first period did not look promising. Considering how well the Flyers had been playing in their last four, the first twenty on Saturday made it seem as though the game was geared to be a letdown.

That, of course, was before the Flyers scored three goals in the second on way to defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-2.

Zac Rinaldo has quickly established himself as the physical presence on this year's team. TCL's Matt Brigidi had the opportunity to talk with Rinaldo about his hitting game, his influences and his future. Check out what he said.

After the first period it appeared as though the Philadelphia Flyers were in for another long night.

That of course was before Claude Giroux took control of the game.

It’s not surprising to hear that the Philadelphia Flyers take a lot of penalties. What is pleasantly surprising though is that the Flyers penalty kill is quickly becoming one of the league’s best.