The Flyers are in the Playoffs!!

After checking and rechecking every site on the internet that might mention anything about the Philadelphia Flyers or the NHL I can confirm for you that the Flyers are in the 2007-08 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. There's still some shuffling to be done in regards to who we'll be playing, but I can tell you this - we'll be playing someone.

Remember that 10 game losing streak? losing our top goal scorer for the season? that home and home with the Maple Leafs? the media and fans debating whether or not John Stevens should finish out the year?

Remember finishing with 56 points last year....11 points lower than the 2nd worst team?

Remember being down 3-0 in the first period against the Sabres, having just lost Mike Richards for 3 weeks, and Jeff Carter buried that breakaway? The Flyers have gone 11-4-4 since that game. Not bad fellas. Not bad at all.

Obviously this isn't the real, final goal of any NHL team - but I do think John Stevens, the players, and especially Paul Holmgren should be applauded. After what will surely prove to be a blip on the radar screen the playoff hockey is back in Philadelphia.

Apparently Philadelphia has a basketball team too? Who knew?