The Flyers were coming off three straight losses. It was the second time this season that they lost three in a row without getting a point. The Flyers came out and gave a great effort. For their effort, they stopped a Ducks team from coming in and stealing two points.
Game Recap: First Period
In the first period, the Flyers jumped out to a quick start for the first couple of minutes. This was short-lived as the Ducks had started to dictate the pace of the play. The period had a fight and no goals. The Ducks outshot the Flyers 16 to 12.