Knowing this year's Flyers team and how they perform, I was confident going into this game it would be a win. After getting shellacked by the Sharks 2 nights ago to the tune of 7-3 the Flyers needed this game badly so as not to fall back into the mire that is the middle of the Metropolitan Division. This is what the 2013-14 Flyers do though, get their tails handed to them only to come back with huge a win (streak sometimes).
A loss would put the Flyers 5 points behind the Rangers and out of third place in the division. A win though, would only put them 1 point behind New York. The Flyers defense stepped up and helped earn a victory today 4-2 over the Rangers.
A loss would put the Flyers 5 points behind the Rangers and out of third place in the division. A win though, would only put them 1 point behind New York. The Flyers defense stepped up and helped earn a victory today 4-2 over the Rangers.
After giving up 4 in the last game, Mason came out ready to play. There were so many times in the first period when goals should have been scored by the Rangers, due mostly to tie-ups in front of the net, but tight D and 12 saves by Mason put the Flyers up 2-0 going into the first intermission.
Vinny Lecavalier was credited with the game's first goal, but to be honest it was own goal at the hand of a Ranger player's stick. It looked as though Brayden Schenn touched it last and many thought he would be credited with the goal. Ultimately it went to Vinny though, and he kind of needs it given his recent offensive slump, so good for him.
The second goal of the period, by Sean Couturier, now a beard with a hockey player growing on it, was a thing of beauty. He broke away from 2 defenders, deked the puck to the left of Lundqvist and was patient enough to fire it over the Ranger goalie once he was already down on the ice. Sidenote: Matt Read's assist on the play was his 100th NHL point.
The Rangers really controlled the pace of the game throughout the second. Chris Kreider scored 5 minutes in and Derick Brassard added a power play goal 11 minutes in to tie it at 2-2. Wayne Simmonds was quick to respond though. After having his pass blocked on a power play he regained possession and proceeded to turn around and rip one passed Lundqvist to take the lead back. The Flyers went into the second break up 3-2.
The Flyers picked it up in the third, realizing maybe a win would be good to have. They doubled their shots from the 2nd period and Luke Schenn was standing in the right place at the right time with 3:45 left to fire home a rebound before Lundqvist could react. The game would end 4-2 in favor of Philadelphia
It's good to know that this team can pick themselves up after rough losses. They are now 4-0-1 in games after getting trounced by 4 or more goals the previous game.
The Flyers can leapfrog the Rangers tomorrow in the playoff standings with a win in Washington. The game starts bright and early at 12:30 pm.
-Ben Lebo
Follow us on Twitter: @BroadStBeat
Vinny Lecavalier was credited with the game's first goal, but to be honest it was own goal at the hand of a Ranger player's stick. It looked as though Brayden Schenn touched it last and many thought he would be credited with the goal. Ultimately it went to Vinny though, and he kind of needs it given his recent offensive slump, so good for him.
The second goal of the period, by Sean Couturier, now a beard with a hockey player growing on it, was a thing of beauty. He broke away from 2 defenders, deked the puck to the left of Lundqvist and was patient enough to fire it over the Ranger goalie once he was already down on the ice. Sidenote: Matt Read's assist on the play was his 100th NHL point.
The Rangers really controlled the pace of the game throughout the second. Chris Kreider scored 5 minutes in and Derick Brassard added a power play goal 11 minutes in to tie it at 2-2. Wayne Simmonds was quick to respond though. After having his pass blocked on a power play he regained possession and proceeded to turn around and rip one passed Lundqvist to take the lead back. The Flyers went into the second break up 3-2.
The Flyers picked it up in the third, realizing maybe a win would be good to have. They doubled their shots from the 2nd period and Luke Schenn was standing in the right place at the right time with 3:45 left to fire home a rebound before Lundqvist could react. The game would end 4-2 in favor of Philadelphia
It's good to know that this team can pick themselves up after rough losses. They are now 4-0-1 in games after getting trounced by 4 or more goals the previous game.
The Flyers can leapfrog the Rangers tomorrow in the playoff standings with a win in Washington. The game starts bright and early at 12:30 pm.
-Ben Lebo
Follow us on Twitter: @BroadStBeat
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