PHILADELPHIA – Adam Henrique scored a power play goal with just over two minutes left in extra time to send the New Jersey Devils to a 2-1 win over the Flyers Saturday afternoon.
“We drew up a good play,” Henrique said. “Guys did a good job of entry there on the goal, and then we just ran the plays that we wanted to. [Devils forward Lee Stempniak] had a great screen in front. I think the goalie looked over his right shoulder and opened up a little bit of net for me, so just trying to get it in there.”
Cory Schneider stopped 31 for win in Philly
Joe Blandisi scored for the Devils in regulation.
“The puck was behind the net when I located it, and I think there was no way I could have got it to the front unless I went through the legs,” Blandisi said. “So I pretty much had no option and it was a natural reaction to me … lucky enough, it squeaked in.”
Cory Schneider made 31 saves for the win.
“We have very good goaltending, so when we have breakdowns in the 3-on-3, Schneider is able to make some good saves,” Devils coach John Hynes said. “We’ve found different ways to win, and the guys have confidence in that part of the game.”
Shayne Gostisbehere scored early in the third period to tie the game.
That goal was a point in his 11th consecutive game, an NHL-record.
“Just sticking with your process mentally,” Gostisbehere said when asked about his season. “Remembering what got you here, staying humble, I think that’s the most important (thing).”
Michal Neuvirth had 22 saves for Flyers
Michal Neuvirth got a rare start in the Flyers’ cage and made 22 in the loss.
“We’re cooking every night — both units too, which is big,” Henrique said. “Whoever’s out there we have confidence in. Tonight, obviously it was the difference.”
The Flyers were bewildered by the penalty call in OT.
“They called a penalty there on us, but they missed the one before in the weak slot,” said Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds. “I don’t know, that’s what happens I guess.”
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Goalie Cory Schneider (#35)
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