The Flyers met another division rival as they headed to New York and played their first game of the year against the Islanders.
Kyle Okposo and
John Tavares were able to connect twice as they each had a goal and an assist on the night. The Flyers had two multi-point games as well as
Lecavalier scored a goal and an assist and
Sean Couturier netted two goals and added a helper of his own.
Matt Read was held off the scoreboard, but not for lack of trying as the RW put up a season high seven shots on goal.
The game began with Scott Hartnell finding the twine with the help of
Nicklas Grossmann who has looked good since joining the team off the bench. Later in the period
Hartnell was whistled for the first of 14 minutes of penalties in the period, as
Downie served a 10 minute misconduct. The second period saw
Downie penalized again, this time the Isles were able to use the advantage to tie the game.
Downie was kept on a short leash the remainder of the game, but with the refs calling it tight both teams got the message and the third period saw no penalties to either side. The lack of whistles caused some heavy legs, however.
Okposo sent his team up 3-2 early in the final 20, but the ever determined
Couturier was able to tie the game back up not too long after.
Giroux and
Voracek were able to keep their high level of play going as they connected for the go ahead goal, then with time expiring in the game
Couturier buried another puck and any chance the Isles had at getting a point out of the night.
