Flyers prove themselves in 4-2 win over Devils
[AP Recap] - [Boxscore] - [Extended Stats] - [NHL.com Highlights] If there was any doubt that the Flyers can't hang with the best the Eastern Conference has to offer, it evaporated tonight. Led by...
| Final - 3.23.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Devils | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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NJ Devils Failed on Special Teams in 4-2 Loss to the Flyers
The New Jersey Devils lost in consecutive games for the first time since early January by losing to Philadelphia 4-2 tonight. The source of this loss is on special teams, which was a problem yesterday; making this loss more infuriating.
Gameday: Flyers chances at first place on the line tonight versus Devils
#2 New Jersey Devils (47-22-3, 97 pts) at #4 Philadelphia Flyers (39-22-10, 88 pts) Wachovia Center - 7:00 PM EST - Philadelphia, PATV: Versus HD, TSNRadio: 610 WIP, XM 205This is the open...
Game 73 Preview: Devils @ Philadelphia Flyers
The New Jersey Devils will look to improve their recent road record and avoid two straight losses when they take on the rival Philadelphia Flyers team.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, New Jersey Goal - Brendan Shanahan (5), from Dainius Zubrus and Brian Gionta at 9:42. 2, Philadelphia Power-Play Goal - Danny Briere (8), from Kimmo Timonen and Simon Gagne at 15:57. Penalties - David Clarkson, New Jersey (roughing), 2:29; Riley Cote, Philadelphia (roughing), 2:29; Arron Asham, Philadelphia (tripping), 5:36; Scott Hartnell, Philadelphia (boarding), 7:36; Mike Rupp, New Jersey (fighting), 15:09; Riley Cote, Philadelphia (fighting), 15:09; Bobby Holik, New Jersey (boarding, roughing), 15:18; Arron Asham, Philadelphia (roughing), 15:18. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, Philadelphia Power-Play Goal - Mike Knuble (26), from Danny Briere and Simon Gagne at 4:45. 4, New Jersey Power-Play Goal - Jamie Langenbrunner (25), from Brian Rolston and Paul Martin at 9:58. Penalties - Mike Rupp, New Jersey (holding stick), 4:09; Bench, Philadelphia (, served by Asham (too many men), 9:35; Andy Greene, New Jersey (slashing), 10:21; Danny Briere, Philadelphia (slashing), 10:21; Braydon Coburn, Philadelphia (holding), 12:41; Danny Briere, Philadelphia (hooking), 15:56; Bryce Salvador, New Jersey (holding), 19:00. |
| Third Period |
| - 5, Philadelphia Power-Play Goal - Jeff Carter (40), from Kimmo Timonen and Scott Hartnell at 0:55. 6, Philadelphia Goal - Simon Gagne (30), from Claude Giroux at 3:01. Penalties - Daniel Carcillo, Philadelphia (high-sticking), 8:21; Matt Carle, Philadelphia (delay of game), 15:32. |
Shots on Goal:
New Jersey 10 + 16 + 8 = 34.
Philadelphia 8 + 11 + 6 = 25.
Power Play Conversion: New Jersey 1-8. Philadelphia 3-3.
Goaltenders: New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 4-25-.840. Philadelphia, Martin Biron 2-34-.941.
Referees: Dan Marouelli, Kelly Sutherland
Linesmen: Scott Driscoll, Tim Nowak
Power Play Conversion: New Jersey 1-8. Philadelphia 3-3.
Goaltenders: New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 4-25-.840. Philadelphia, Martin Biron 2-34-.941.
Referees: Dan Marouelli, Kelly Sutherland
Linesmen: Scott Driscoll, Tim Nowak
