The Flyers vs. The Coyotes

Claude Giroux's goal from off his knees

On Tuesday night, February 22nd, the Flyers went up against the Phoenix Coyotes, a team who holds first in the Atlantic Division and third in the Western Conference and are looking for points to maintain a stable playoff spot in the run for the Stanley Cup. The Flyers, a team who still maintains first in the Pacific Division and Eastern Conference are still looking for point to beat out the Vancouver Canucks for first place in the NHL.

The Flyers found the back of the net as Ville Leino scored a goal from behind the two circles at 6:24 in the 1st period. The game continued on quietly until the Coyotes struck back with a goal from Eric Belanger that went over the blocker side of Flyer's goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky early in the 3rd period at 2:44. Phoenix, looking to gain a lead on the Flyers, had a goal scored by Taylor Pyatt at 10:10 in the 3rd, that hit the Flyer's goaltender and found it's way in behind him. The Flyers, at 18:47 in the third were looking to change the momentum in hopes of winning the game, had a goal scored by Claude Giroux while on his knees! As the 3rd period ended, the game went into sudden death overtime. Phoenix, while having the Flyer's goaltender screened, took advantage of a power play with a goal scored by Shane Doan at 2:41 in overtime.

The Flyers, although ended up loosing, still got on point and played a well-fought game and just were unfortunate to be a man down in overtime. The Coyotes, a smart team, took advantage of this opportunity and won in OT (Overtime) 3-2.