FLYERS NEWS

After blowing a 2 goal lead in the 3rd period of game 1 of their best of 7 series with the Caps, the Flyers came into game 2 this afternoon desperate for a win to keep hope alive. Thanks to a gritty defensive effort, that included 6 penalty kills, they were able to do just that, evening the series at 1 game a piece. Marty Biron also had the afternoon of his life in goal, saving all 24 shots he faced to lead the Flyers to victory. Early in the first period of play, R.J Umberger scored his first playoff goal for a 1-0 Flyer's lead. Late in the 2nd period of play, Jeff Carter scored for a 2-0 Flyer's lead. From there Biron and the Flyers tough D held the Caps in check, until the final buzzer sounded as neither team scored in the 3rd period. So the Flyers even series at 1 and return to the friendly confines of the Wachovia center on Tuesday for a crucial game 3. I'll tell you though, if they keep playing defense like this they'll win that one too.