Photo: Rob Windfelder | Flyers Nitty Gritty
Travis Konecny was named number one star with a goal and an assist in his first game back after missing ten due to injury. Owen Tippett also returned after missing six. This 6-3 victory over the Mammoth was just the Flyers 4th win in 16 games played so far this season.
Philly vs Utah
Flyers winger Matvei Michkov opened the scoring with his team leading 10th goal of the season. It was a snap shot from the side of the net that beat Utah goaltender Karel Vejmelka just over pad but under the glove 12:49 into the opening period.
Utah’s Dmitriy Simashev sniped a puck that came to him on an odd bounce past Dan Vladar blocker side with 4:36 remaining in the 1st period to tie the game at one. Vladar put in a strong performance and would not allow another goal until the final moments of regulation.
Travis Konecny scored just 1:06 into the second period. He sent a backhanded pass from behind the net that hit a Mammoth player in front and deflected into the net.
5:50 into the middle period a hard hitting gritty Flyers shift led to Noah Cates increasing the Flyers lead to 3-1.
The Flyers tempted fate often in this match giving Utah several power-play opportunities. The Mammoth currently own the best power-play in the NHL.
Just 1:02 into the 3rd period Christian Dvorak made it 4-1 with a shot from the slot. Konecny picked up the primary assist with a perfect pass to set up the goal. TK certainly made an impact in his first game back.
Oliver Bonk fired a big blast from the top of the circle to increase the Flyer lead to 5-1 with just 5:35 remaining in regulation.
The Mammoth scored not one but two power-play goals in the final four minutes making a comeback seem possible before Cole Knuble scored on the empty net. Final score 6-3 in favor of the Flyers.
Next Up: The Flyers host the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night at 7 PM. The Flyers will wear their new “Hometown Remix” jerseys for the 1st time.
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