FLYERS NEWS

Flyers 6 Red Wings 1

It Was Over When....

The 3rd period began. When the period began the game was tied at 1, but by the time it ended the Flyers had exploded for 5 goals, 1 every 2 or 3 minutes of the period, and a 6-1 victory.

The Game Puck Goes To....

R.J Umberger with 2 goals, Peter Forsberg with a goal and an assist, Simon Gagne with a goal and an assist, Mike Knuble with 2 assists, Jeff Carter with 2 assists, and goalie Michael Leighton with 31 saves on 32 shots and his 2nd win in a row.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

5, as in 5 goals scored by the Flyers in the 3rd period tonight, to 0 scored by the Red Wings. Basically, the Flyers did to the Red Wings tonight, what other teams had been doing to them all season.

The Bottom Line Is....

Wow, I never knew the Flyers had it in them. I mean I knew the Red Wings hadn't won in Philly since 1997, but I thought for sure that this time would be different. Boy was I wrong. The Flyers actually scored some goals for once, and you know what I don't know who this Leighton guy is, but the Flyers should have acquired him off waivers earlier, because they haven't lost since they got him. Of course, all of this means absolutely nothing since the Flyers remain the NHL's worst team and there's really no chance of them getting back in the playoff chase, but hey if they keep playing like this then next year is definitely their year.