FLYERS NEWS

The Flyers began their regular season today in Calgary against the Flames. Initially, it appeared that the Flyers would romp to victory, as new Flyer Daniel Briere and Mike Knuble comined for a pair of goals in the 1st period, as the Flyers led 2-0 through 1 period. Despite 24 saves by Martion Biron, the Flames rallied back with goal a each in the 2nd and 3rd periods, by Damon Lankgow. Then first time in a long time, fortune smiled on the Flyers, as Daniel Briere scored his 2nd goal of the night, with a minute and 48 seconds remaining in the 3rd period, for 3-2 Flyers lead. Biron and the much improved Flyers' defense, kept Calgary out of the net the rest of the way and just like that Orange and Black had opened its season with a 3-2. Thus, the Flyers are clearly already better than they were last season and are headed on the right back. Also the Phils debacle early today, this game was a welcome site for me and probably for some other Philly sports fans out there. So let's go Flyers.