PHILADELPHIA — This time last week, the Philadelphia Flyers were on the road to historic futility. Now, they’re celebrating a convincing win over one of the Stanley Cup favorites.
Despite missing five regular starters — Travis Konecny, Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster, Rasmus Ristolainen and Cam York — and entering the game with an ugly 1-6-3 record, the Flyers found a way to take down the heavily-favored Colorado Avalanche by a 3-2 final score for their second straight win. Matvei Michkov led the way with two goals, while Noel Acciari celebrated his by-necessity promotion to Line 1 with his first goal as a Flyer.
Joseph Woll at long last earned his first win as a Philadelphia Flyer, stopping 24 of 26 shots (0.923 save percentage). MacKenzie Blackwood took the loss at the other end of the ice, allowing three goals on 24 Flyers shots.
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7 Comments
Warren Broudy
Yes best game of season by far .
Richard
Excellent all around, but Tocchet’s refusal to give Michkov top-end minutes continues to be maddening.
Mike
I did hear that brain cell Zegras quote. Entertaining! Great points Charlie! Bonk – you said it all. Knuble and Bonk have earned roster spots until proven otherwise.
jaybes
Knuble had a nice showing. That give and go with Bump could have been really special.
Sanheim – Bonk is money.
Benoit should not see the ice for the rest of the year.
When we let the kids play we actually have a chance.
Heather FORD
Pot Kettle Z Pot Kettle
jonas
Only Tocchet could be so hardheaded as to give more ice time to Acciari than Michkov.
yoni
That was fun. New look Flyers I hope. Reminds me of ‘06- ‘10 now. Better goaltending though. Just a couple more years.