In a thrilling back-and-forth affair, the Flyers won 6-5 with outstanding efforts from Claude Giroux, Jake Voracek, and got enough offensive support to withstand a talented Edmonton team whose speed gave the Flyers fits at times.
The Flyers looked to build on a six-game winning streak, one which saw them jump to the top of the wild card chase, at least in terms of points gained regardless of games in hand. Facing them were the Oilers, but these aren’t your slightly older brother’s Oilers as they were in first place in the Pacific entering this contest.