FLYERS NEWS

Fresh off an impressive win in their season opener, the Flyers traveled to New Jersey for a showdown with the Devils. Once again they were impressive . Ray Emery had another strong night, outplaying Marty Brodeur , to the tune of 24 saves in 26 opportunities, while helping the Orange and Black kill off another3 power plays. The defense was again outstanding as well, killing off 3 out of 5 power plays and limiting New Jersey to just those 26 shots on goal. Finally the scoring was fantastic tonight. James Van Reimsdyk posted 2 assists on the night, but the rest of the scoring was pretty spread out. Late in the 1st period Jeff Carter scored with an assist from Scott Hartnell to put the Orange and Black up 1-0. Late in the 2nd period Ian Laperrierre stunned everyone with his 1st score of the season, and Mike Richards followed some time later with his 2nd goal of the season, with an assist from Chris Pronger, to put the Flyers up 3-0. Half way through the 3rd period Daroll Powe made it 4-0. The Devils finally got on the board a couple minutes later with a power play goal to cut the lead to 4-1, but it was too little too late. Matt Carle added a 5th goal, with another assist from Chris Pronger, and the Flyers eventually skated to an easy 5-2 win. Pronger truly is in a class of his own. He already has a plus minus of +3 and has done more for the Flyers than I could ever have imagined thus far. JVR looks like the real deal for the Orange and Black at this point. If he can just score as well as he has passed thus far, then he's going to be a star. I have to say I really thought opening the season on road at Carolina and at New Jersey would be a real challenge for the Flyers, and I am just so impressed that it's really been no problem at all. Go Flyers!.