Postgame 5: Flyers Shut Out Detroit, 1-0

Five-game post-match: Flyers vs Detroit injury report…

On Saturday night, the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings at Wells Fargo Center, 1-0.
On Saturday night, the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings at Wells Fargo Center, 1-0. The Flyers won the game thanks to a lucky bounce, outstanding goaltending, a solid defensive strategy that eliminated the middle of the ice, and a successful transition game. The win improved the Flyers’ record to 17-10-3 overall and extended their point run to eight games (6-0-2).

Cam York’s goal in the first period was the only score for either side. When called upon, Samuel Ersson was excellent in goal, stopping all 34 shots that were directed at his net. Twenty shots were blocked by the squad ahead of him.

The Flyers’ lone goal of the game, which they would need or receive, came at 6:21 of the opening frame. Sean Couturier moved to the right post and attempted to get a pass from the left circle through Cam York. J.T. Compher of Detroit unintentionally diverted the puck into the Detroit net from the blue paint while attempting to break up the pass. With assists from Tyson Foerster and Travis Konecny, York was given the fifth goal credit.

In the second period, the action flowed a little more in favor of Detroit. But neither team scored in the first frame, and the Flyers led 1-0 going into the third. Strong closeout play was put on by the Flyers in the third period. The Flyers stopped numerous shots in a wild closing few minutes, and Ersson finished the job.

Alex Lyon, a former Flyers goalie, started in goal for Detroit. In 26:50 of activity, he made 14 of 15 saves before appearing to be injured and leaving the game. In the final 30:19 of play, Ville Husso came in relief and stopped all 18 of the shots he faced.

The Flyers’ power play performance was 0 for 3. The Red Wings had a 0–3 record as well.

Travis Sanheim was a late withdrawal from the starting lineup due to sickness. Rasmus Ristolainen advanced and put on an excellent display, scoring three goals and blocking a critical shot in 23:07 of ice time over 32 shifts. Cam York (23:01 TOI over 31 shifts) not only scored the goal for the Flyers, but he also made numerous great plays on both sides of the ball by using his feet well.

After playing against Washington on Thursday as a healthy scratch, Egor Zamula returned to the Flyers starting lineup. Carter Hart, who missed Thursday’s game due to illness, came back to support Ersson.

fliers begin to line up

44 Deslauriers, Nick – 21 Garnet Hathaway – 19 Scott Laughton

Cam York, 8, 55 Rasmus Ristolainen

33 Turning point: Samuel Ersson [79 Carter Har

The game’s most significant play was the York goal that Compher inadvertently tipped into his own net. Don’t forget, though, that the Flyers’ late second-period penalty kill and third-period PK contributed to restoring some order to the game while Philly held the slimmest of leads.

Position Five

The Flyers had the first three attempts of the game, including a crafty deflection by Frost at 4:48 that Lyon superbly stopped with a quick reflex save. With a strong defensive play in the neutral zone and a chance in the attack zone, Cam York converted defense into offensive. Ersson had to make impressive saves on Robby Fabbri and Jeff Petry on Detroit’s first two attempts.

Flyers led 6-3 in shots on goal at the 6:14 TV timeout. York made a 6:21 score.

At 8:28, the Flyers executed their first power play of the contest. For keeping Rasmus Ristolainen’s stick behind the Philly net, Daniel Sprong received a call. The subsequent 5-on-4 produced little for the Flyers. Sean Walker got an opportunity from the left spot when play resumed at full strength.

Jake Walman attempted a 20-foot wrister, squeezing down to the slot, but Ersson stopped it at 12:23. A potentially interesting move with Sean Couturier entering the Detroit zone was thwarted by Christian Fischer’s excellent backchecking. Seeler sent a shot on goal in response.

At 14:23, Konecny gave up the puck in the neutral zone to launch a Detroit counterattack, but the defense held strong. Deslauriers struck Sprong cleanly along the boards.

2) The Flyers had an advantage in shots on goal in the first period, 11–6. The Flyers had a 19–16 advantage in shot attempts. Philly’s scoring chances were 11 to 10. The probability of high danger were 3-3. Detroit won 10-7 in faceoffs; Poehling led the Flyers with a 2-for-3 effort, while Compher led Detroit with a 5-for-7 effort.

3) At 3:52 of the second quarter, Detroit executed their first power play. Sean Walker was called for holding Fischer during a conflict along the boards in the Philadelphia zone. The greatest opportunity for Detroit was a Walman one-timer from the right circle, but Ersson blocked it. Once the power play ended, the Red Wings kept up the pressure.

Detroit led 4-2 in second-period shots on goal through 6:25. The Flyers broke out down the ice after Frost won the defensive faceoff that followed in the left circle. Tippett was fed by Frost to have a chance to score from the slot. Lyon produced a pad save, but just as awkwardly he rolled his left ankle. He was sadly forced to exit the game. Husso took over for Lyon.

Fischer was called for tripping at 6:50. During the first part of the power play, the Flyers applied intense pressure around the net as both Konecny and Couturier had scoring opportunities. The remainder of the 5-on-4 was destroyed by the Red Wings.

Konecny and Husso got a one-on-one opportunity at 12:28. The save was made by the Detroit goaltender.

When Patrick Kane was tripped by Zamula at 14:01, Detroit moved back to the power play. The Flyers finished it off in impressive form.

At 18:03, Rasmus Ristolainen delivered a crushing blow to Rasmussen. Following a pause, Frost decisively won a left circle draw in the offensive zone and, after seeing Seeler, the Flyers defenseman rifled a shot through traffic into the net. The save went to Husso.

4) Detroit had a 12-to-10 advantage in shots on goal in the second period (22-19 Flyers over two periods). The Red Wings had a 24–17 advantage in shot attempts (Detroit 42–38 after 40 minutes). Detroit had a 12-8 advantage in scoring opportunities (22-18 in the first two periods). After two quarters, the high-danger chances were deadlocked at 4–4. (7-6 Philly). After two sessions, Detroit led 23-13 Red Wings in faceoffs, with the Flyers led by Frost’s 5-for-8 performance. Couturier had three of twelve. Compher’s 10-for-15 and Austin Czarnik’s 4-for-6 led Detroit. The Flyers stopped 12 shots in the first two periods (three of which were from Farabee), while Detroit’s Ben Chiarot stopped three shots.

5) At 2:35 of the third, Ersson denied Detroit’s Lucas Raymond a dangerous deflection, keeping Philly ahead 1-0. A few shifts later, Ersson intervened when Sprong attempted to use Seeler as a screen.

At 7:05, Detroit launched their third power play. In the neutral zone, Walker was called for tripping Rasmussen. Walker has received his second minor penalty of the match. Laughton and Konecny executed a give-and-go for a shorthanded scoring opportunity on the subsequent kill. As Fabbri headed to the ice, Ristolainen struck him hard and cleanly behind the Flyers net, cutting him. The remaining penalty was eliminated by the Flyers.

In the first ten minutes of the third quarter, Flyers had eight shots on goal to five. For the first half of the frame, Philly was playing strong defense and creating some opportunities on the other end.

At 11:47, Poehling struck the crossbar with a counterattack move from the left circle. With 6:24 left, a Deslauriers shot was deflected out of play after Laughton forced a botched clear.

Ersson stopped a deflected shot from the mid slot with 4:08 remaining. He denied Sprong a turn-around shot during the following shift.

Husso was pulled by the Red Wings as an additional attacker. At 2:18 of the regulation time remaining, Detroit called a timeout. A defensive right circle draw was won by Couturier, and the Flyers cleared the puck. The Red Wings went offside at 18:08. There was shoving and pushing when the whistle went off.

Down low in the defensive zone, Ristolainen stopped a shot. There was more jostling and chirping at the whistle. The next draw was won by Couturier, but Foerster’s obvious attempt was thwarted. Ersson blocked a right-side Kane blast at 18:50. In order to clear the puck, Foerster took a hit.

With 15.8 seconds remaining, Shayne Gostisbehere desperately tripped Poehling. Philly ran out the remaining time on the clock.

Detroit had a 16–11 advantage in third-period shots on goal, many of which came during the Red Wings’ late, desperate drive (34–33 Detroit overall). Detroit had a 26–18 advantage in shot attempts (68–55 overall). Detroit had a 9–8 advantage in scoring opportunities (33–29 Red Wings overall). The Red Wings had a 3-2 advantage in high-danger opportunities (tied at 9-9 overall for the game). Faceoffs were 12-9 Flyers (32-25 Detroit overall), with Joe Veleno’s 12-for-18 and Czarnik’s 5-for-7 leading the Flyers and Frost’s 6-for-10 leading Detroit.

Farabee had four blocked shots, which led the Flyers. Deslauriers had a game-high five hits that were credited.