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Today in Philadelphia Flyers History: MacLeish, Carter hat tricks, Tocchet Gordie Howe hat trick, Marsh acquired

MacLeish's hat trick helps 'The Streak' reach 12; Marsh acquired from Flames in exchange for Bridgman; Tocchet Gordie Howe hat trick downs Devils; Peeters shuts out Caps; Hextall blanks Sens; Carter hat trick blows away Hurricanes naturally in Carolina

An almost-daily column that takes a look back at how the Philadelphia Flyers have fared on this day, recalling some of the more memorable moments, achievements, and events that shaped the organization throughout the club's storied history

After being blown out by the Chicago Blackhawks in their initial November 11 contest in 1970, the Flyers ran off a streak of nine consecutive wins on the way to having compiled an excellent 15-3-0-1 overall record -- which includes a near-perfect 12-1-0-1 mark at home -- over the course of franchise history.