Flyers dodge the Lightning! by: Jesse Bell

In an exciting matchup, the Philadelphia Flyers took on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second of three games in their season series, continuing their strong performance against Tampa Bay with a 4-3 victory. This win improves the Flyers' record to 2-0 against the Lightning this season.

Game Summary:

- Final Score: Flyers 4, Lightning 3 (Shootout)

- Goalscorers:

- Philadelphia Flyers (PHI):Bobby Brink (2), Ryan Poehling, Owen Tippett (SO)

- Tampa Bay Lightning (TBL): Gage Goncalves, Zemgus Girgensons, Cam Atkinson

Goaltending Performance:

- PHI: Samuel Ersson earned the win with 17 saves on 20 shots, showcasing solid performance throughout the game.

- TBL: Jonas Johansson took the loss, stopping 26 of 29 shots faced.

Player Highlights:

Bobby Brink had a standout performance, scoring two goals and adding an assist, marking his second multi-goal game of the season and in his career. Over the last nine games, Brink has amassed nine points (3 goals, 6 assists) and currently ranks tied for fourth on the team in points with a total of 32, including 10 goals.

Olle Lycksell also made an impact, providing two assists, which is his second multi-point game. He has three points (all assists) in his last two games.

Ryan Poehling contributed significantly as well, scoring a goal and assisting another. He is now 11th on the team in points and has recorded five points (1 goal, 4 assists) in his last seven games against the Lightning.

Sean Couturier continued to be a key playmaker, assisting on Brink's second goal, bringing his total to 22 assists this season. He has scored seven points (2 goals, 5 assists) in his last ten games and ranks third on the Flyers in assists and points.

Team Notes:

The Flyers have displayed resilience in tight matchups, having gone to a shootout eight times this season with a record of 5-3 in those contests.

As the Flyers prepare for their next game, they look to build on this momentum and maintain their competitive edge against the Lightning in their final matchup of the season series.

This thrilling game showcased the Flyers' depth and determination, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the season.

Jesse Bell - Olde City Sports Network

Photo Credit - Leah Hollenbach - Olde City Sports Network