After dropping game one of the three-game series with the Penguins, the Flyers looked to enact revenge on their cross-state rival. Four unanswered goals will do the trick.
The worst news of the day came when we learned that Joel Farabee had been added to the Covid-19 protocol list and would be unavailable for tonight’s game. Coupled with Sidney Crosby’s return, the vibes heading into this game were decidedly not positive from the Flyers’ perspective.
Justin Braun replaced Shayne Gostisbehere on the top defensive pair, and Brian Elliott got the start in goal.
1st period
It felt ominous when Elliott was forced to make a huge stop just 15 seconds into the period, and boy was it a sign of things to come.