Florida Everblades Game 4: ‘Doing What Needs to be Done’

After a 4-2 win against the Orlando Solar Bears last night at the Kia Center, the Florida Everblades in game 4 are aiming to “close this thing out” in a potential series sweep. Orlando Solar Bears v.s. Florida Everblades game 4 is Thursday night at 7pm.

"They played us hard, but we found a way to win and that was the most important thing," said Everblades forward Matt Wedman in a post-game interview.

Last night the Solar Bears put forth their best effort thus far in the series by taking less penalties, connecting more passes, and utilizing calmer gameplay.

“I think they just made some adjustments you know…” said Everblades forward Sean Josling. “We were playing with it a little bit too much at the blue lines and just feeding their offense.”

“I think if we just keep playing the way we’re playing, we’ll be able to get out of here in 4, ” said Josling. 

This type of unwavering confidence means that through the fight that the Solar Bears had in game 3 and will present in game 4, the Everblades can deliver in the times when it matters because of their ability to trust and build off each other. 

A clear example of this was the first goal of game 3 against the Solar Bears.

Everblades defenseman Zach Uens capitalized off empty space in Orlando’s defensive zone by building off a tipped pass that was meant for Ho-Sang. 

But this type of gameplay has been consistent throughout the Everblades' playoff presence by being a reflection of the first goal in game 7 against the Jacksonville Icemen. 

“We just gotta keep doing what we’ve been doing, close this thing out and don't give them a chance or hope,” said Wedman. "We know how to close the series and that's what we're going to do Thursday."

This type of attitude and consistent gameplay is exactly what we can expect from the Everblades in game 4 at Orlando’s Kia Center, 7:00 p.m.

Listen to the Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades game 4 on ESPN Radio.

There's been some activity across the web about where you can get the best fast food chicken nuggets. The problem for those of us in Southwest Florida, is not all of those franchises are here. And the national lists don't include some that we do have. So we needed to create a chicken nuggets list that's specific to Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres - really just all of Southwest Florida.

This list is just nuggets, not tenders. Or fingers. If we did tenders we'd have to include Zaxby's and even the ones at Racetrac, which are actually quite good. And then you get into the ones at Publix which isn't a fast food place. (Ya'll know my thoughts on the Chicken Tender Sub- love it). And then you have to allow Burger King's Chicken Fries, which are waaaaay better then their chicken nuggets. No, we have to stay focused. This is just a chicken nuggets list. Regular or spicy.

Let's face it, if you have to drive a long way to get your nuggets you may make another choice. or more importantly, if you're Door Dashing it, those nuggets won't be as good if they've made a long trip. Am I ranking Wendy's Spicy Nugs higher because the store is right in front of the Publix I shop at? Maybe. And maybe the reason I rarely go to Popeye's is because there's a Chick-Fil-A on the right side of the road on the way there. Do you drive past Chick-Fil-A to get to Popeye's? Sometimes the best fast food chicken nuggets are the ones that are closer.

One last thing before we get to the list. Why aren't fast food chicken nuggets available as dinosaurs? Honestly, Dino Chicken Nuggets really aren't that good, but I buy them anyway because they're fun. Give me Wendy's Dinosaur Spicy Nuggets and I'd make them number one on this list. Didn't Burger King once shape their nuggets as crowns?

We're putting Chick-Fil-A at number one. They are the perfect combination of taste, sauce, and proximity to the radio station. And service -  I'm also really liking the way the Estero store is handling the drive thru. As places like Wendy's are moving towards AI ordering boards, Chick-Fil-A has people standing outside with tablets taking your order. Chick-Fil-A nuggets are the best in Southwest Florida.

Wendy's nuggets come in second. More specifically, their Spicy Nugs. They are really everything you'd want in a chicken nugget. Maybe not quite as good as CFA, but solid. Another thing Wendy's is doing right are those fries. They've changed the fries to keep them crispy as they're being delivered. How often have you had a combo meal delivered from somewhere and the fries have turned to a soggy mess? Wendy's solved that, they stay crispy. Nice job. Front Office Rita has Wendy's at 1, but the rest of us say 2.

Usually at PDQ you think tenders, but their nuggets are really good, too. They're just smaller tenders. And they are fantastic. There are a ton of choices over by FGCU, but I'll pulling up PDQ every time. They make 'em spicy, too.

There's a lot of nostalgia in this choice, but you gotta place McDonald's McNuggets high on the list. Here's my problem, though. They come in 4 sizes - bell, bone, boot, and ball. Why aren't one of those dinosaurs? Seriously. Remember when Rick and Morty did that Szechuan dipping sauce episode? That stuff is fire. 

I know they have other options now, but this ranking is based on their regular nuggets. And those, are just kind of - blah. I do want to try their new Saucy Nuggets. I think they realized they needed to step up their nugget game. 

Let me start off by saying I'm a huge fan of the Popeye's Chicken Sandwich. I'd rank that as my favorite fast food chicken sandwich. But their nuggets. Their nuggets just don't hit. I want to like them. But I don't.

My big issue is that the Chicken Fries are really good. But the nuggets. Well, they aren't. Maybe the Fiery fries are better, I haven't tried those. This person on Twitter (X) seems to like them. Stay away from their regular nuggets, tho, unless you have lots of sauce. Drown those things in BBQ sauce and they'll work.

I can't rank them because I've never had them. And there's an Arby's on Corkscrew Road just down from my house. I guess I'll need to give Arby's a shot. Not the first place I think of when it comes to nuggets, but maybe I can get some Horsey Sauce and Arby's Sauce with that? Maybe?