Flyers rally, top Islanders, 4-3, on penalties
PHILADELPHIA – The Flyers’ Trevor Zegras hit for a double in regulation, and scored the game0winner on penalties for a 4-3 win over the visiting New York Islanders on Saturday afternoon. The two goals were his first with the Flyers. “It felt nice,” Zegras said. “The fans are so great. To do it front of them is special for sure. … It was a big win for us back at home and we want to be a tough team to play here, so pretty fired up about that.” Christian Dvorak also scored for the Flyers in regulation. Samuel Ersson made … Continue reading
Late Cormier goal wins it for Steelers
Sheffield Steelers left it late but claimed a 4-3 home win over Guildford Flames in an entertaining game at the Utilita Arena. “I thought we started really well, got a good two-goal lead going and in the first period were pretty dominant,” said Steelers forward Cole Shudra. “As the game went on, we let them back into it for that two-minute stretch where they got two quick ones. It was tough when they tied it up, but we never gave up.” After a goalless opening spell, the Steelers broke the deadlock just past the midway point of the first period. … Continue reading
Cardiff hit back at Nottingham
Nottingham Panthers were beaten 4-1 by Cardiff Devils in the Elite League in South Wales on Saturday night. Chase Pearson missed the game as he continues his recovery from injury while Matt Marcinew was unavailable because of personal reasons. Jason Grande started between the pipes with Kevin Carr as back-up. Harris scores for Panthers before Devils equalise Grande made a good save to deny Joey Martin on an early first-period Devils powerplay, before Brendan Harris and Didrik Henbrant went close when Panthers had the man-advantage. Cooper Zech fed Harris who fired Panthers ahead on the powerplay from the top of … Continue reading
Storm second after road win
Manchester Storm moved into second with a 4-1 road win over Dundee Stars on Sunday night. The Stars had an excellent early chance when Kris Inglis deflected a puck narrowly into Drew DeRidder midway through the first period, while Dallas Ehrhardt and Ethan DeSouza dropped the gloves with 6:44 left in the frame to fire up the Dundee ICe Arena Storm took the lead late in the opening period when Joseph Nardi fired from the slot with 57 seconds remaining to make it 1-0 after 20 minutes. Morten Jurgens tied things up 4:04 into the second, but two goals ten … Continue reading
Smith hits two, Whistle blanks Clan
Jackson Whistle stopped all 28 shots he faced as Belfast Giants claimed an important 3-0 home Challenge Cup win over Glasgow Clan, moving back to the top of Group B. The Giants outshot the Clan 14-2 in the opening period, but both teams went to the first intermission scoreless. Sami Aittokallio made several excellent saves, including a key stop to deny David Goodwin, to keep the game level after 20 minutes. The breakthrough finally came with 7:30 to play in period two when Ciaran Long set up JJ Piccinich at the point to fire past Aittokallio for the opener. Just … Continue reading
Quick-fire goals in third win it for Blaze
The Flyers hosted the Coventry Blaze for the first meeting of the season between the sides. Flyers gave Christian Purboo the start in net which was their only change from the night before in Glasgow with Justin Ducharme still on injured reserve. The Blaze were at full strength and chose Dershahn Stewart as their starter over Mat Robson. The opening 6 or so minutes of the match saw the teams trade chances although neither side were able to create any quality chances with the shots that the goalies faced all coming from the periphery. Jaka Sturm was in close at … Continue reading
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