FLYERS NEWS

The Flyers stayed hot against the Devils tonight. Mike Richards, Sami Kapanen, Jim Dowd, and Joffrey Lupul each scored goals on the night. Martin Biron continued is brilliant play saving 38 shots on goal for his second shutout in a row, and the Flyers first such effort against the Devils since 1987. Through the first period the Flyers were listless, essentially lulling Devils goalie Martin Brodeur to sleep. Then in 2nd period the Flyers finally got to work. Richards scored first early in the period, then later in the period Kapanen and Dowd scored within minutes of each other. Finally Lupul put it way for good by tacking on a 4th goal in the 3rd period. The Devils nearly got one past Biron late in the period, but it was waived off, as it was ruled to have been kicked into the net. So the Flyers are now 5-1 and riding high in 1st place in the Atlantic Division. You can't beat the feeling.