MONTREAL - Chris Pronger, stand-up comedian and stand-up guy, had not been on the ice for a five-on-five goal in more than seven postseason games, which ought to be impossible. The Flyers' linchpin defenseman had played as effectively as you can play at this time of year, dominating the regions that he patrolled, frustrating the best players on the Devils, Bruins and Canadiens in each successive playoff round.

Of course, if you watched the game, you know there is a "but" coming.

None in seven games, but . . .