PHN’s Best Shots of the Game: Flyers defense absent in 7-4 loss to Islanders Flyers cannot control low slot and crease in loss

UNIONDALE, NY – On Monday afternoon, the New York Islanders took advantage of a porous Phi8ladelphia Flyers defense and posted a 7-4 win.

With the victory, New York heads into the All Star break as the division leader in the Metropolitan.

The Isles do not play again until January 27.

Nikolay Kulemin had two goals, including a shortie, and three points for the afternoon’s work.

The Flyers scored four goals for themselves, an offensive effort they have been capable of lately. But the defense was absent.

There was far too much standing around in the slot and crease area with stick-waving at Islanders.

New York used its size and speed to dominate the Flyers. They chased AHL call-up Rob Zepp after gaining a 4-1 lead in the second. He was replaced by Ray Emery.