PHILADELPHIA — It was an early-season storyline that stuck in John Tortorella’s craw. Desperately searching for chemistry among his forwards, the Flyers coach wasn’t just placing them in the proverbial blender, but it seemed as if he was actively attempting to use every combination mathematically possible.
The Flyers have won three of four and have points in four straight games following an emotional 5-3 win against the Islanders.
The Flyers beat the Devils for the second time in 10 days by picking up a 4-2 win Monday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
With the win, the Flyers extended their point streak to a season-high six games and are winners of three straight.
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings in overtime, 2-1, at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday evening.
My initial reaction after the Philadelphia Flyers trade with the Calgary Flames Thursday night is that the Flyers walk away the clear-cut winners. Left-winger Andrei Kuzmenko, left-winger Jakob Pelletier,
Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (illness) is poised to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. He was held out of Monday's matchup against the Devils as Couturier wasn't feeling well.
A slump and some injuries are creating a situation where the New Jersey Devils are closer to a wild-card spot than to the lead in the Metropolitan Division.
Speaking to reporters after the Flyers’ optional morning skate, Scott Laughton said the Flyers “need to get rolling here.” Well, let the good times roll. The Flyers had a wire-to-wire 4-2 win against the New Jersey Devils.
The Flyers struggle in the second half of a back-to-back rolls on. With a 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Friday night, they are now 1-7-1 on Day 2. It comes after a 6-1 loss to the New York Rangers on Thursday, moving their record to 5-3-2 on Day 1.
Ristolainen tapped a loose puck just across the goal line with 4:34 remaining in overtime. Detroit defenseman Moritz Seider tried to clear the puck from in front of the goal but happened to pin it against the post, allowing Ristolainen to have the easy tap-in.
Ristolainen was the OT hero after a move and a loose puck just trickled by Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon on a rush and a deke that got away from Owen Tippett in the blue paint. The defenseman was the one to crash in and clean it all up.