Philadelphia Flyers Pull One Over on Jets: Stats and Notes
The Philadelphia Flyers managed to keep the high-powered Winnipeg Jets’ offense in check and get back on the winning track
Philadelphia Flyers fans were braced for the worst, as the Flyers’ league-worst defense faced the powerful Winnipeg Jets offense. Even more worrying, the Flyers faced the Jets without defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, who was a controversial scratch.
Actually on the ice, the Flyers got a huge boost from two early goals. The Flyers’ first goal in particular came on their first shot on goal of the game after perhaps getting away with a trip. This put the Flyers in position to play with the lead most of the game, which made all the difference. Thanks to some good goaltending from Steve Mason and more good bounces on offense, the Flyers made good on the early lead for a 5-2 victory.
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For once, the Flyers were on the positive end of suspect goaltending and “puck luck.” Steve Mason played one of his best games of the season from start to finish, while the Jets were victimized by some bad bounces mixed in with a very soft goal.
Up Next
The Philadelphia Flyers’ next game comes Saturday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning are near the top of their division, but are now coping with the news that star forward Steven Stamkos will be out injured for a few months.
On the Flyers end, the big question will be if Ghost returns to the lineup after the win. The Flyers only allowed 2 goals, but it’s hardly the case that it was a great defensive performance.
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