The Flyers were looking to snap a losing streak, not just in their overall play, but a horrific run of form against the New York Rangers, whom twice in a row had embarrassed the Flyers. After their last meeting, where tempers flared, it was sure to be an interesting mid-day affair.
First Period
On the broadcast, Jim Jackson noted that Alain Vigneault had the Flyers working on fore-checking drills yesterday, and it showed as the Flyers looked notably improved in this area, even sustaining pressure for periods of time in the Rangers’ zone, a near rarity as of late.