Just a few things that caught my eye ...
- Kevin Klein's on-his-back, twist pass was a little bit Alexander Ovechkin and a little bit Bobby Orr, too. He won't repeat the feat, but it just shows how well Nashville drafts defenders.
- The only Flyer who showed up ready to play in the first period? None other than Ilya Bryzgalov -- he was the only reason Philly was only down one goal after 20.
- Antoine Vermette was miscast as a first-line center in Columbus. But he sure has shown his value in the desert, especially in the face-off circle. And as the team's leading playoff scorer. Go figure.
- Rostislav Klesla has a face only a mother could love. He is one tough hombre. Can you imagine what he might have become without all those injuries?
- Kyle Wellwood got the hands; brother Eric Wellwood got the speed and defensive game. Can you imagine if those things came in the same package?
- It didn't really come as a surprise that Bryzgalov had an adventure in stickhandling early in the game. It did when the normally-brilliant Martin Brodeur flubbed a couple of passing plays that resulted in Flyer goals.
- So, where has Alexander Radulov been in the first two games? He's soft, lacks intensity and effort, and has been terrible on both sides of the puck. I guess the KHL gives its MVP award to one-dimensional players. Barry Trotz must be ready to smash something.
- Hands up if you picked Keith Yandle to be the top-scoring blueliner this postseason? I thought not.
- There are so many GMs lining up to thank Scott Howson of the Jackets. Jakub Voracek, Sean Couturier, Vermette, Klesla ... at least he can't be blamed for Ray Whitney. That was before his time. And Gilbert Brule came in on an indirect sled.
- Speaking of Voracek -- I can't help but wonder if Howson's error wasn't in getting Jeff Carter, but in giving up Voracek. I think Rick Nash missed him a whole lot more than any of us ever imagined.
- Zach Parise has an unbelievable release. Ryan Suter is a true number one stud. Now, Mike Ilitch threw money at Prince Fielder to chase a pennant -- do you think he'll do the same for these two to get another Cup? He's not getting any younger.
- Pekka Rinne allowed nine goals in five games against the Red Wings. He has allowed the same number in just two against the so-called lowly Coyotes.