SUNRISE, Fla. - Matt Read and R.J. Umberger, veteran wingers who are coming off injury-plagued seasons, started their Great Redemption Tour in the Flyers' 3-2 overtime loss in Tampa on Thursday.
Playing on a line centered by workmanlike Scott Laughton, Read scored a goal and Umberger contributed two assists as the Flyers opened their season by salvaging a hard-earned point against the defending Eastern Conference champions.
"Obviously, we can play a lot better than last year, and both of us will be the first ones to admit that," said Umberger after Friday's practice at the BB&T Center, where the Flyers will face Florida on Saturday night.