Scott Hartnell's 15th goal gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead. He was +1 and had 2 hits in almost 23 minutes of ice time Saturday
night in LA.
The banged up, travel weary Flyers managed to get a point out of Los Angeles Saturday night, but should have won the game.
Kings goalie Jonathan Quick played extremely well and had some luck too. Scott Hartnell scored the Flyers first goal, and
later missed a penalty shot. Antero Niittymaki played very well too, stopping 30 shots, allowing a power play goal. Joffrey
Lupul, Claude Giroux and Josh Gratton were all injured in the Ducks game and did not play Saturday night. Gratton dressed
and sat on the bench.
Nittymaki was steller stopping 30 shots against the Kings on Saturday night.
Scott Hartnell's rocket shot past Curtis Sanford gave the Flyers a 2-1 lead in the first period. It was Scott's 14th goal
of the season. Scott was +1 in 21 minutes of play.
Let's Go Flyers!
Let's Go Flyers!
Next Game:
Flyers @ Capitals, Tuesday, 7pm
Mike Richards played almost 28 minutes and had 3 hits and 2 blocked shots Saturday night.
Mike Knuble dished out 3 hits and had a blocked shot in almost 26 minutes on the ice Saturday night against the Kings.
Claude Giroux had another assist, and was +1 in over 18 minutes on the ice against the Ducks.
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New poll December 22nd
New 12/22:
This weeks trivia question:
Jeff Carter's short-handed goal against the Capitals gave the Flyers 13 for the season. An
unbelievable number. What is the Flyers regular season record for short-handed goals, when was it set, and which player led
the team in this catagory?
I know it's a lot to ask, so I will pump up
the prize with a Mike Richards UD jersey card from this years Upper Deck to the winner!
Respond by clicking on to the link below. Make sure to have "Trivia Answer" in your subject line.
Scott Hartnell's Hat trick propelled the team to victory. Most times a players Hat trick does that. Who
was the last opponent to score a Hat Trick against the Flyers, only to see his team lose? Hint: NHL super star with lots of
career goals.
Winning guess gets a brand new Flyers MVP team set!
First, with the most complete answer is Stu Kaplan! Enjoy your MVP team set.
Results of last poll:
The Flyers are on an incredible run. Where will they finish
in 2009?
TOTAL VOTES: 189
It wil be interesting to see. I see the Rangers fading and the Flyers and Pens fighting it out,
finishing in the regular season behind the Bruins and maybe the Penguins in the conference. And of course, winning the Stanley
Cup playoffs.
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