The buzz for Wednesday night’s rookie game between the Flyers and New York Islanders was created by the presence of center Nolan Patrick, the No. 2 overall pick in the June draft.
Patrick didn’t disappoint, setting up several quality chances with his speed and passing ability.
But it was the Flyers’ goal-scoring defensemen and slick-passing center Mikhail Vorobyev who were in the spotlight in their 4-3 overtime loss at the percolating Wells Fargo Center.
The Islanders tied it with two goals in the final 4:58 of regulation, then won it in overtime on a goal by Mitchell Vande Sompel after Patrick fired a shot off the post down the other end.