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Stanley Cup Final - Game 2

Practice - May 30, 2010

Philadelphia Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette supervises a practice on Sunday, May 30, 2010, in Chicago. At left is center Ian Laperriere. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Excerpt from "At the Final: Flyer Goaltending Up in the Air"

(from the New York Daily News Blueshirts Blog - 5/30/10)

"It's no secret, we can't open it up like that, that's not our game. We have to be stronger in the slot, and we will be," said Philly's Ian Laperriere, who played in his first Cup Final after 1,144 games (regular season and playoff) in the NHL, the third most games among active players without winning a Cup. Asked why he thought the game took on the personality it did, Laperriere said: "I don't know - it's more fun to play like that. But it's not our strength.

"Maybe we were a little bit nervous yesterday. Tomorrow we just need to go out there and be smarter about what we're doing, especially in the defensive zone. … (The experience) was new for most of us. It's surreal, everything around it - for an older guy, younger guy, everybody, it's very surreal. Now it's in the past and we can look forward to tomorrow."

One of the more curious aspects of Game 1 was the fact that the Blackhawks scored six times without having a single power play. Imagine that, the Flyers, not going to the penalty box once. For shame.

"That's Flyers hockey, buddy," Laperriere said, followed by an epic roll of the eyes.

Player Diary: Ian Laperriere Game 2

Scott Burnside talks with Ian Laperriere on May 30 as the Flyers prepare to bounce back in Game 2. (Courtesy of ESPN.com)
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Burish Recalls Laperriere Fight

Excerpt from "Cup Final Blog: Blackhawks-Flyers"
(from NHL.com - 5/31/10)

Adam Burish remembers his first full season in the NHL. It was 2007-08 with the Blackhawks, and the 24-year-old Burish was a scrapper looking to establish himself in the League. He was given that chance in a game against the Colorado Avalanche when he dropped the gloves with Ian Laperriere.

Burish recalled the story Monday morning.

"I remember my first year in the League," Burish said. "Marty Lapointe came up to me and he said, 'This Ian Laperriere was asking about you.' I was wondering, 'What's this guy's story?' And Marty says, 'I don't know. Ask him. When you're on the ice, ask him. He'll fight you. He doesn't care.' So we fought. After the game, he came up and found me in the hallway and gave me a pat on the back and said, "Way to go, kid. You're doing a nice job." Ever since then I thought, 'What a guy.' I've got a lot of respect for what he does."

You'll have to excuse Laperriere if he doesn't have such fond feelings for Burish at the moment.

During Game 1, Burish drilled Flyers defenseman Lukas Krajicek into the boards with a hit that was deemed legal by the referees but rubbed a few Flyers the wrong way. Laperriere was asked Monday if fans could expect any retribution against Burish in Game 2.

"You got to suck it up. There's always next year," Laperriere said, although he was quick to add, "I'm not saying I'm going to do anything next year. It's the playoffs. You just can't worry about last game because it might cost you two minutes or four minutes and you might lose the game with penalties.

"I didn't see the hit. We talked about it at dinner last night. The League should take care of that."

Flyers coach Peter Laviolette saw the hit and said he thought it was from behind.

Ian Laperriere Pre-Game Presser

Philadelphia Flyers Ian Laperriere talks to the media prior to Game 2 on May 31, 2010.
(Courtesy of NHL.com)

STANLEY CUP FINAL - GAME 2
Flyers 1 - Blackhawks 2

In his 9:22 of ice time, Ian Laperriere was credited with one takeaway and one hit in Chicago's 2-1 victory on Monday, May 31, 2010. The Blackhawks took a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final over the homeward bound Philadelphia Flyers.

Dustin Byfuglien #33 of the Chicago Blackhawks checks Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers into the Blackhawks bench in the first period of Game Two of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on May 31, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.
(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Dustin Byfuglien (33) checks Philadelphia Flyers center Ian Laperriere into the boards in the first period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals Monday, May 31, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

The Blackhawks' Dustin Byfuglien checks the Flyers' Ian Laperriere during the first period of Game 2. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)

Dustin Byfuglien hits Ian Laperriere during first period action in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Alex Urosevic/QMI Agency)

Ben Eager #55 of the Chicago Blackhawks checks Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers into the boards in the first period of Game Two of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on May 31, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers dives for the puck alongside Dave Bolland #36 of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Two of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on May 31, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers moves the puck while taking on the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Two of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on May 31, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook (7) checks Philadelphia Flyers right wing Ian Laperriere (14) into the boards during the first period of game 2 of the 2010 Stanley Cup Final at the United Center in Chicago, May 31, 2010. (UPI Photo/Mark Cowan)

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jordan Hendry (6) takes the puck away from Philadelphia Flyers center Ian Laperriere (14) in the second period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals Monday, May 31, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks moves the puck alongside Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period of Game Two of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on May 31, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Jonathan Toews lunges for the puck during the second period of Game 2.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Ian Laperriere #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on while taking on the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Two of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on May 31, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Flyers bench look on in the last seconds of Game Two of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Finals before they were defeated 2-1 by the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on May 31, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

In the closing seconds, a dejected Flyers bench, including head coach Peter Laviolette.
(Ron Cortes/Philly.com Staff Photographer)

No Fear For Laperriere

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From the first intermission of NBC's broadcast of Game 2.
(Video courtesy of MSNBC.com)

Flyers Ian Laperriere Toughest Guy on the Team

He is the oldest and toughest guy on the team – meet Lappy.
(Courtesy of NBC Philadelphia)
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