PHILADELPHIA – The New York Rangers brought their current losing streak to the ice on Saturday afternoon and did not disappoint the Flyers faithful.
Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers Not worth $12 million a year
The Rangers’ ineptitude continued in a 3-1 loss.
The Rangers have lost five straight and have been outscored 21-10 in that stretch.
“We weren’t very good today,” Rangers captain Jacob Trouba said. “We talked about putting ourselves in a good position going into the third. Got a goal in the second to get ourselves into the game but couldn’t find that one in the third to tie it up.
“That’s just how it’s been going for us. We’ve got to try to find a stop. Guys are working, guys want to find a stop for this and get back on the right path.”?
Not very good? Your team sticks.
Travis Konecny hot for a [air of goals for the Flyers.
Ivan Fedotov made 22 saves in the win. The Rangers showed all the all desperation of a a limp sweaty towel on the bench in taking 23 shots in the middle of a losing streak.
Bobby Brink also scored for the Flyers.
“That was one of Bobby Brink’s better games away from the puck, with the puck, created a lot of turnovers,” Flyers coach John Tortorella said. “He’s checking better. I think he’s more aware of his play away from the puck. Puck follows him offensively. I’m not worried about his offense. Is he going to allow me to keep playing him in situations? … He’s got to instill that confidence in me with his play away from the puck without hurting his offensive play.”
Vincent Trocheck was the lone goal scorer for the Rangers.
“Second [period] was a little bit better, but not much,” Rangers coach Peter Laviolette said. “Third, I thought we pushed, we had chances to tie the game and couldn’t get it done. We left the game in the first period and that can’t happen for a team sitting here looking for ways to win hockey games. Just the work in the first period wasn’t good.”
Igor Shesterkin, who wants $12 million a year, was as lackluster in net as his could possibly be in making 32 saves. He is playing no better than a third string back-up.
Philadelphia Flyers Joel Farabee #86 give goalie Ivan Fedotov #82 a high five on his win against the New York Rangers.
Travis Konecny #11 of the Philadelphia Flyers is congratulated by his teammate for his empty new goal in the third period against the New York Rangers.
Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers
Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers evades the stick of Bobby Brink #10 of the Philadelphia Flyers
Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers takes a face-off against Sean Couturier #14 of the Philadelphia Flyers
Jimmy Vesey #26 of the New York Rangers
Matvei Michkov #39 of the Philadelphia Flyers
Ryan Lindgren #55 of the New York Rangers
Travis Konecny #11 of the Philadelphia Flyers fights to control the puck against Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers
Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers not worth $12 million a year
Cam York #8 of the Philadelphia Flyers battles Jacob Trouba #8 of the New York Rangers
Philadelphia Flyers goalie Fedotov #82, Will Cuylle #50 of the New York Rangers and Travis Sanheim #6 of the Philadelphia Flyers.
Braden Schneider #4 of the New York Rangers
Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a glove save.
Matvei Michkov #39 and Morgan Frost #48 of the Philadelphia Flyers look for the rebound shot off of New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin #31
Bobby Brink #10 of the Philadelphia Flyers attempts to score on New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin #31.
Ashot by Noah Cates #27 of the Philadelphia Flyers hits the glove hand of goalie Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers
Travis Konecny #11 of the Philadelphia Flyers scores in the first period.
Travis Konecny #11 of the Philadelphia Flyers places the puck between the open pads of goalie Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers
Travis Konecny #11 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks for an opening against Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers
Bobby Brink #10 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates goal.
Bobby Brink #10 of the Philadelphia Flyers scores in the first period against the New York Rangers.
Igor Shesterkin #31, Sam Carrick #39, and Jacob Trouba #8 of the New York Rangers and Garnet Hathaway #19 of the Philadelphia Flyers
Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers
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