...And Some Pick The Flyers To Win The East?

Matt Bodenschatz | National Hockey League

Oct 7, 11:44 PM | Hype this story!
1 2 3 OT SO Tot.
0 1 3 - - 4
 
Tot. 1 2 3 OT SO
2 1 0 1 - -
Attendance: 17,077
Wachovia Spectrum
 
Summary
The NHL is known as the best hockey league in the world, but in Philadelphia, the AHL franchise skated to a 4-2 victory over their parent club in an exhibition.

Yes, you read that correctly.

The Flyers — an NHL team some have predicted to win the entire Eastern Conference — lost to their AHL club, the Phantoms.

For those worried about the Penguins’ woes, this might be an eye opener.

The Flyers were outshot 38-30 and were blanked on five power play opportunities.

Typically, I’m not at a loss for words, especially when writing a story, but I really think this one speaks for itself.

For a great discussion, which is sure to ensue, check out LetsGoPens.com, which is where I was tipped off about this wonderful little story.

Wow.
 
Stat Line
  Shots Faceoffs Power Plays
  1 2 3 OT Total Won Lost Convert Total
Phantoms 7 15 16 - 38 - - 1 3
Flyers 14 10 6 - 30 - - 0 5
 
Scoring Summary
Per. Time Team Goal Assist 1 Assist 2
1 12:11 Fly Gagne, 1 Briere Richards
2 17:22 Pha Ross, 1 (PP) Curry Maroon
3 9:07
14:11
15:08
19:42		 Pha
Pha
Fly
Pha		 Maroon, 2
Matsumoto, 2
Upshall, 1
Nodl, 1 (EN)		 Szwez
Giroux
Asham
 		 Guenin


 
OT - - - - -
 
Penalty Summary
Per. Time Team Player Penalty
1 1:25
12:36
18:15		 Pha
Fly
Fly		 Ramholt
Jones
Knuble		 Holding – 2:00
Holding – 2:00
Hooking – 2:00
2 3:05
11:56
16:39		 Pha
Pha
Fly		 Ramholt
Bellamy
Timonen		 Holding – 2:00
Holding – 2:00
Interference – 2:00
3 5:50
11:52		 Pha
Pha		 Szwez
Matsumoto		 Tripping – 2:00
Hooking – 2:00
OT - - - -

Comments

  1. DS

    Oct 8, 01:13 AM

    Can you say, “LOL”?
    ...And Aubin was in goal…(for the Flyers)... for the last period.
    But the last goal was an EN.

    Still, this is truly something special.

  2. Dabich

    Oct 8, 06:07 AM

    Ha! Doesn’t this crack you up? I detest the Flyers, so I love it!

  3. Zach6668

    Oct 8, 06:20 AM

    I think it means a bit more about the quality of their prospects.

    Sbisa and Nodl are top notch, and obviously Giroux.

    Sucks for those of us who hate the Flyers.

  4. Matt Bodenschatz

    Oct 8, 11:28 AM

    Zach, actually, I think it means nothing all around, to be honest. The NHL club probably was playing a disinterested game, just trying not to get hurt, while the AHL club — most notably Niittymaki, who was cut from the team — probably wanted to prove something.

    I’m reading about as much into this as I did the Penguins’ first two games in Sweden.

    But it’s still funny to see!

  5. DS

    Oct 8, 03:39 PM

    Wait…Niittymaki was cut from the team? While he’s injured? I thought he’d be rehabilitating with the Phantoms.

  6. Matt Bodenschatz

    Oct 8, 03:40 PM

    DS, my mistake. As it turns out, Niittymaki is on a rehab stint with the Phantoms. Apologies.

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