FLYERS NEWS

The Flyer's are making a push at just the right time, as they knocked off the New York Islanders tonight for another big win. Marty Biron got the start in goal tonight and saved 32 of the 33 shots he faced to spirit the Orange and Black to victory. In the first period of play neither team could light the lamp. Early in the 2nd period Danny Briere scored on the power play for a 1-0 Flyer's lead. Late in the period Jeff Carter added another power play goal for a 2-0 Flyers lead. About midway through the 3rd period Scott Hartnell scored yet another power play goal for a 3-0 Flyers lead. A few seconds later Freddy Meyer scored for New York to cut the lead to 3-1. Finally late in the period Hartnell scored again on the power play for 4-1 Flyer's lead, which would prove to be the final score. So the Flyers improve to 35-26-8 overall, but remain 4th in the Atlantic division, and 8th in the Eastern conference, now 4 points clear of the 9th place Buffalo Sabres.