PHILADELPHIA – Newly acquired Valtteri Filppula made an impact on the Flyers Thursday night when he tied the game with the Florida Panthers midway through the final frame, 1-1.
Steve Mason got the win over Panthers in shootout – file photo by Lewis Bleiman
“I thought I started pretty well,” Filppula said. “Second [period] was a little tougher. In the third, we were able to create some chances. Was nice to see.”
Aaron Ekblad was the lone scorer for the Panthers on a shorthanded goal after a turnover..
“I thought it was a great hockey game. Sure, we made some turnovers in certain areas and so did they. Two teams fighting for a playoff [spot]. The fans got entertained. … Things are going to go right down to the wire, but it was a fun game to be part of,” Panthers head coach Tom Rowe said.
Jakub Voracek sealed the 2-1 win for the Flyers in the skills competition.
“Personally, I gave Florida a point, so it’s frustrating and I have to be better. But you know what, the guys battled back and the way we played tonight was great. If we play like that, we’re going to win a lot of games,” the Flyers’ Claude Giroux on his turnover that led to the Panthers’ goal
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James Reimer took the loss on 35 saves when he came into the game in the second period., Florida dropped to 29-23-11.
“We battled hard for a point, and when it goes to shootout, it’s kind of unfortunate that a game like that has to be decided in a shootout,” Reimer said. “But I think we worked hard, and it’s a valuable point.”
Roberto Luongo got the start but did not return to the game after the first period because of a lower body injury..
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