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Clarke's first career goal lifts Kings over Bruins 5-4 in OT
Read full article: Clarke's first career goal lifts Kings over Bruins 5-4 in OTBrandt Clarke scored on a breakaway with 27 seconds left in overtime for his first career goal and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the slumping Boston Bruins 5-4.
Schwartz scores twice in Kraken's 4-3 win over Flyers
Read full article: Schwartz scores twice in Kraken's 4-3 win over FlyersJaden Schwartz scored twice, Jordan Eberle had a goal and an assist and the Seattle Kraken sapped some of Philadelphia's excitement about the Super Bowl with a 4-3 victory over the Flyers.
Pastrnak's 3 goals lead Bruins past Flyers 7-3 at Lake Tahoe
Read full article: Pastrnak's 3 goals lead Bruins past Flyers 7-3 at Lake TahoeThe Bruins' high level of play matched the picturesque setting with the lake and snow-covered mountains in the background. Joel Farabee, Sean Couturier and James van Riemsdyk scored for the short-handed Flyers, who have six players on the COVID-19 list. AdThere were plenty of goals as well, starting with Pastrnak’s 34 seconds into the game. The Flyers responded with two goals and took the lead when Couturier came out of the penalty box and took advantage of McAvoy’s broken stick. There were even more on Sunday, including some waving Flyers flags and others with Bruins paraphernalia.
Tahoe setting is 'mic drop' moment for outdoor NHL games
Read full article: Tahoe setting is 'mic drop' moment for outdoor NHL gamesWorkers put the finishing touches on the temporary ice rink, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, built at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort, that will host two NHL games, this weekend at Stateline, Nev. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)STATELINE, Nev. – Some players snapped pictures of Lake Tahoe and the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains as they came out for their first look at the picturesque outdoor rink that will host a pair of NHL games this weekend. This is a drop the mic type outdoor rink. The guys really, really enjoyed it today. The only thing we’re missing is fans.”AdWith the COVID-19 pandemic limiting attendance at games, the NHL took the opportunity to hold a pair of outdoor games at a unique setting unlike the 30 previous outdoor games at stadiums.
Laughton's 1st hat trick lifts Flyers past Capitals, 7-4
Read full article: Laughton's 1st hat trick lifts Flyers past Capitals, 7-4(AP Photo/Nick Wass)WASHINGTON – Scott Laughton scored his first career hat trick, Sean Couturier had two goals in his first game back following a rib injury and the Philadelphia Flyers pulled away for a 7-4 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday. “It’s a big win after losing those two games the way we did to Boston,” Flyers coach Alain Vigneault said. Laughton completed his hat trick to give the Flyers insurance on another rebound after Anderson’s pad save of Farabee, and Couturier added a late empty netter. MILESTONESFlyers: Van Riemsdyk contributed his 100th assist across two stints with the Flyers on Laughton's second goal. AdUP NEXTThe Capitals and Flyers meet again in Washington on Tuesday night.
Farabee has 4-point game, Flyers beat Penguins 6-3
Read full article: Farabee has 4-point game, Flyers beat Penguins 6-3Philadelphia Flyers' James van Riemsdyk celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. With Gritty thrusting his bulbous belly from his sofa, the Flyers turned Patrick and Lindblom's homecoming into a meaningful victory. Jankowski, who scored just five goals last season, scored the first one of this season 5:12 into the game. Farabee had assists on van Riemsdyk, Patrick and Hayes’ goals. UP NEXTThe Penguins and Flyers play again Friday in Philly as part of a packed, 56-game schedule necessitated by the pandemic.
AP source: NHLPA board voting on playoff format to return
Read full article: AP source: NHLPA board voting on playoff format to returnThe NHL Players' Association's executive board is voting on a 24-team playoff proposal as the return to play format, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Even if the executive board votes to approve the format, it doesn't yet seal the deal for the NHL season resuming. But the format is a substantial piece of the return to play puzzle. "As long as everybody can agree and be happy with the decision that will be made, thats really all that matters.If the NHLPA's executive board and the league's board of governors approve the plan, the who of returning would be set. Nothings really certain until its certain, so things can change so quickly and they have on different things, Return to Play committee member James van Riemsdyk of the Flyers said Wednesday.
Oh, baby! Flyers' van Riemsdyk has full house with new girl
Read full article: Oh, baby! Flyers' van Riemsdyk has full house with new girlPHILADELPHIA James van Riemsdyk cant keep track of the secondary assists while his family is quarantined with his in-laws: its all hands on deck in while the Philadelphia Flyers star and his wife celebrated the birth of their daughter. Van Riemsdyk, the No. The new family house isnt finished yet, so the family of three has quarantined at his in-laws house. They have a pretty good setup in the basement where we kind of have our own space if we need it, van Riemsdyk said. I wouldnt say its fully normal as it was before, but its getting to the point where Im not thinking about it as much, van Riemsdyk said.