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Scott Hartnell antagonized the Red Wings all night collecting a goal and two assists, registering 3 hits in 17 minutes of ice time
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Claude Giroux's 5 goal of the season 5 minutes into the third tied the game at 3. He also had an assist, two hits and a blocked shot.
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Email your guess to trivia@flyers.com. First accurate answer wins a Scott Hartnell autographed card (pictured below) !!!
Sean Couturier scored the game winning goal 8 and a half minutes into the third period. He finished with 2 goals, 2 assists, +3 in 21 minutes against the Red Wings.
Do you feel like the Flyers have "righted" their ship?
Yes, playing better, but still do not have the talent to compete with elite teams 38.1% (16 votes)
Yes, now we need to trade for some more offensive fire power 35.71% (15 votes)
No, this is a streak for an up and down team 14.29% (6 votes)
Yes, playing better, but don't think they can maintain this streak 11.9% (5 votes)
No, except the Penguins, still haven't beaten anyone 0% (0 votes)
Total Votes: 42
Home
Steve Mason made 32 saves, and stopped 10 of 11 on the Red Wings power play. The Flyers allowed 1 goal on 7 Red Wings power play attempts.
Matt Read's 9th goal of the season at the end of the second period brought the Flyers to within 1. He added 2 assists, and finished +2 in 21 minutes of ice time against the Red Wings.
Think you know this great area we live in? See if you can guess where I am:
Flyers 6 Red Wings 3
In a chippy, somewhat spirited affair, the Flyers scored 3 power plays against the 2nd ranked Red Wing penalty kill and overcame a 3-1 deficit for a rare win in Detroit against the Wings. Goals were scored by Steve Downie (his first since joining the Flyers), Read, Giroux, Couturier (2) and Hartnell.
It was the second Flyers win in Detroit since the 89/90 season. Vinny Lecavalier missed his second straight game with back spasms. The Wings were without their two top scoring forwards Zetterberg and Datsyuk.
TRIVIA RETURNS !!!
After Jaromir Jagr left the Flyers two years ago, he joined the Dallas Stars. At the deadline he was traded to the Boston Bruins. He now skates with the New Jersey Devils. In his short time with the Bruins, it was the fist time that Jagr had a team-mate that was ________. Fill in the blank!
Flyers blitz Red Wings with 5 straight goals and win 6-3 Couturier stars
Flyers @ Stars
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Phantoms Weekend anyone? Details for a great weekend of hockey on December 6th and 7th:
Last year during the strike, dealing with hockey withdraw I found my self taking the journey to Glens Falls, NY, to catch a couple of weekends of AHL hockey to see the Phantoms. At the time Schenn, Couturier, and Rinaldo were all on the team. I enjoyed myself and met a bunch of fellow hockey geeks. So much, I am making the trek again this year.
So why December 6th and 7th? Easy, I can catch two games, and not miss a Flyers game. The Flyers play the Stars on Saturday at 2pm, a game I will watch on my computer, thanks to Center Ice's live broadcast.
Secondly, the players are easily accessible, for both teams, and practices are open. If you are a morning walker, the Civic Center is open for that as well.
Like every weekend, the Phantoms have different promo's. Friday night is $2 draft beer night, but Saturday they have two very cool things going on. The Teddy Bear toss, which every fan brings a new teddy bear, or stuff toy to throw on to the ice after the first Phantoms goal. The Bears go to a local childrens hospital. It is quite the scene to behold seeing it "rain" stuffed animals.
After the game, the Phantoms will gather in a hall at the stadium to sign autographs. To make it easier, they are giving out a poster of all the players before the game.
If you are a home body, or sofa-spud, it is a great chance to see great hockey, including future Flyers like Nick Cousins, Jason Akeson, Tye McGinn and Oliver Lauridsen. Its a great weekend to go as they will have some local activities like church fairs, lighting of Christmas tree, and some local downtown events. The trip is about 5 and half hours by car.
Finally, there is a cool Christmas promo on tickets. I will opt for the 4 gold level tickets (to cover both games for me and my daughter), a signed puck, a program, and a pair of game used socks. All for $49.00 plus tax. If you figure gas, tickets, hotel, and food, you are about what it cost you for two lower level Flyers tickets for the whole weekend.
I hope you have a chance to check out this wonderful area, and meet some of the great people that work with the Phantoms, its been just tremendous going to these games.
Please email me if you have any questions, or would like some hotel and restaurant recommendations. You can't miss me if you go to this weekend, come say hello.
