With the win, the Flyers extended their point streak to a season-high six games and are winners of three straight.
It might be a while before a game featuring two Eastern Conference teams is completely meaningless in the playoff picture. Entering play on Tuesday night, five points separated seventh place in the conference from 13th,
Ristolainen was the OT hero after a move and a loose puck just trickled by Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon on a rush and a deke that got away from Owen Tippett in the blue paint. The defenseman was the one to crash in and clean it all up.
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings in overtime, 2-1, at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday evening.
The Calgary Flames are building for the future but also scratching for a playoff invite this spring. These new additions should be able to help with both quests. The Flames welcomed centre Morgan Frost and left-winger Joel Farabee — both in their mid-20s,
Rasmus Ristolainen scored in overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night.
DETROIT (AP) — Marco Kasper scored twice, Lucas Raymond had a goal and three assists, and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 on Monday night.
PHILADELPHIA — Rasmus Ristolainen scored in overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday ... to have the easy tap-in. Joel Farabee scored for the Flyers ...
The Flames actually played a game on Thursday night, and they won. Calgary defeated the Anaheim Ducks at the Scotiabank Saddledome by the score of 4-1. However, Kadri's first words following the win were about the trade. And his reaction shows the emotional side of trades in the NHL, or any sports league for that matter.
Matt Coronato scored twice and added an assist to lead the Calgary Flames past the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night.
CALGARY - Matt Coronato scored twice and added an assist to lead the Calgary Flames past the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night. Blake Coleman and Adam Klapka also scored for the Flames (25-18-7), who continue to duel with the Vancouver Canucks at the Western Conference playoff cutline.
In the end, this is not a perfect trade for the Flames, either. They get two players who could work out for them in the long run. In the same vein as how Kuzmenko and Pelletier could work for the Flyers. Until that happens, though, it's hard to give them the highest of grades.