The second period was virtually uneventful. A couple nice saves on each end, but for the most part, defense won out.

However, Kimmo Timonen has been taking a beating.

He's been hit by at least three pucks, twice while laying out to block them.

But, that's what it's going to take to win these important games.

By the way, in case you're not following along elsewhere, in other important games that involve teams the Flyers are chasing are or are being chased by....

Washington 1, Atlanta 0 in the 2nd
Toronto 2, Buffalo 1 in the 2nd