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Flyers 2, Islanders 1: Clutterbuck scratch fuels refuted trade speculation

Kevin Hayes reversed a 1-0 deficit in the second period to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders in a game that means little in the standings but held some continuing trade deadline intrigue.

Longtime Islander and pending unrestricted free agent Cal Clutterbuck was held out of the lineup, fueling speculation — and much talk on the TNT broadcast — that he’s on the move before Monday’s NHL trade deadline. However, for what it’s worth, in the post-game, Barry Trotz said Clutterbuck and Andy Greene’s scratches were not deadline-related.