FLYERS NEWS

The Flyers finished a game in regulation for a change tonight as they faced off with the New York Islanders. Marty Biron got the start in goal and had another solid night saving 24 of the 27 shots he faced. Meanwhile, Jeff Carter scored yet another goal as the Flyers pulled out a nail biter. About halfway through the 3rd period Andy Hilbert scored and Doug Weight followed a minute later for a quick 2-0 Isles lead. Aaron Asham answered a minute later to cut it to 2-1. About midway through the 2nd period Darrell Powe tied it at 2. Then late in the period Carter put the Flyers up for the first time 3-2. Early in the 3rd period Brandon Comeau scored to knot it up at 3. Finally with just under 9 minutes to play Simon Gagne scored to put the Flyers up for good 4-3. Thanks to Biron that lead stood up the rest of the way and the Flyers got the 4-3 win. So the Flyers move to 14-7-6 overall for 34 points and yes still 6th in the Eastern conference.