FLYERS NEWS

Down 3-0 to the Pens in their conference finals series, the Flyers needed a win tonight in the Wachovia center to stay alive, and if nothing else avoid the embarrassing sweep. Thanks to an early scoring punch, and the continued dazzling play of Marty Biron, who saved 36 of the 38 shots he faced, they were able to do just that. Midway through the first period of play, Joffrey Lupul scored for a 1-0 Flyers lead. Then late in the period, Danny Briere and Jeff Carter each scored on the power play for a 3-0 Flyers lead. In the 2nd period of play neither team could light the lamp. Early in the 3rd period of play, Jordan Staal scored to cut the lead 3-1. Then late in the period Staal scored again to cut the lead 3-2. From there the Pens inevitably pulled Marc Andre-Fleury from the goal with about a minute to play and it backfired as Lupul scored again on the empty net to cap off a 4-2 Flyer's win. So now the Orange and Black head back to Pittsburgh for another must win in Game 5. Who knows? maybe they still have a final miracle left in them yet.