The Philadelphia Flyers continued their recent dominance over the New Jersey Devils, securing a 4-2 victory at the Wells Fargo Center on Monday night. Samuel Ersson made 31 saves, and Scott Laughton, Travis Konecny and Rasmus Ristolainen each contributed to the Flyers' offensive success.
The Philadelphia Flyers secured their second victory over the New Jersey Devils in ten days, prevailing with a 4-2 score at the Wells Fargo Center on Monday night. Bobby Brink , Joel Farabee , Garnet Hathaway , and Scott Laughton all contributed to the Flyers' goal tally. Travis Konecny and Rasmus Ristolainen each recorded two assists, showcasing their offensive prowess.
The Flyers capitalized on the Devils' absence of key players, including starting goaltender Jacob Markstrom (knee injury) and leading scorer Nico Hischier (undisclosed injury). This win propelled the Flyers to a 2-0-0 record against the Devils (28-18-6) in the current season. The two teams will face each other twice more, with their next encounter scheduled for Wednesday.Samuel Ersson continued his stellar performance for the Flyers, stopping 31 of 33 shots faced. Despite a late second-period goal by the Devils, courtesy of Dougie Hamilton's shot that deflected into the net, the Flyers held a comfortable 3-0 lead thanks to Hathaway's insurance goal earlier in the period. With the Devils having emptied their net in a final attempt to secure a comeback, Timo Meier managed to close the gap to one goal in the last minute and a half of the game. However, the Flyers effectively shut down the Devils' offensive surge with Laughton's empty-netter, sealing their victory. Ristolainen expressed satisfaction with their defensive strategy, stating, 'Our plan was to be aggressive, play forward, try to stop the pucks before they even get to our zone. Some parts we did a pretty job of it and then Ers did a great job.' The Flyers' penalty kill unit demonstrated their resilience, successfully neutralizing a double-minor high-sticking penalty by Ristolainen early in the game. Ersson's impressive performance since the holiday break has been a significant factor in the Flyers' recent success, winning eight out of ten starts while maintaining a 1.96 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage. Laughton's return to the lineup after a three-game absence due to a personal family matter was also a positive development for the Flyers. He was able to assist Farabee's goal and contribute his leadership qualities to the team. Farabee highlighted Laughton's impact, stating, 'He's the guy that kind of keeps everyone together around here. When he's at the rink, I think most guys are smiling, usually laughing at him. He keeps it light and he's a really good leader for this team. We love having him.'A notable incident during the game involved Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler delivering a forceful check to Devils winger Nathan Bastian. Although the hit appeared to be square on, there were concerns about its potential legality as Bastian seemed caught off guard. Seeler was penalized for roughing, while Hamilton, who rushed to defend his teammate, received a crosschecking penalty. Flyers head coach John Tortorella expressed hope that Bastian wasn't seriously injured, acknowledging the evolving nature of the game and the challenges players face when adapting to changes in physicality.The Flyers' success was further bolstered by Nicolas Deslauriers' participation in a rehabilitation skate on Monday morning as he recovers from an upper-body injury. The winger, who was placed on injured reserve in early December, continues his progress towards a return to the ice. With another matchup against the Devils scheduled for Wednesday at the Prudential Center, the Flyers will look to maintain their winning momentum and solidify their position in the standings
NHL Philadelphia Flyers New Jersey Devils Samuel Ersson Scott Laughton Travis Konecny Rasmus Ristolainen Joel Farabee Bobby Brink Garnet Hathaway
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