ALLENTOWN _ The Flyers’ newly formed Redemption Line _ Vinny Lecavalier centering Sam Gagner and R.J. Umberger _ was extremely effective in a 5-3 preseason win over the New York Islanders at the PPL Center on Monday.
Lecavalier had a power-play goal, and the line combined for 10 of the Flyers’ 29 shots in the split-squad game. The three players seemed to have good chemistry in the exhibition opener.
A year ago, Lecavalier was buried on the depth chart, playing primarily right wing on the fourth line.
New coach Dave Hakstol has put him back at his natural position, center.