The Philadelphia Flyers are on a losing streak, having been shut out 3-0 by the Detroit Red Wings, with former Flyer Alex Lyon securing his third career shutout. Despite a lot of puck possession and offensive zone time, the Flyers lacked creativity and failed to convert their 29 shots on goal. This loss, their fourth in a row and part of a 1-4-0 run in their last five games, was followed by a 5-2 defeat to the Boston Bruins, who had a record of 30-9-9 before the game. Tyson Foerster scored both goals for the Flyers in the Bruins game, but the team still seems in dire need of the upcoming bye week and all-star break to regroup.
Foerster with another goal for the Flyers after he picked up a loose puck in the slot. Bruins up 5-2 but have been in cruise control in the second half of this game
Bruins can't clear the zone and Forester nets his second of the afternoon. Flyers cut the Boston lead to 5-2.
Tyson Foerster gets another goal, though that was less a snipe and more a bouncing puck that eluded Ullmark. Still, a goal's a goal. 5-2.
Flyers are down 5-1 at second intermission. Tyson Foerster got them on the board.
5-1 Boston after two periods of play. Just 20 minutes until the break, which it appears the Flyers cannot wait to start.
Flyers are on the board. Tyson Forester with the nifty toe drag to cut the Bruins lead to 5-1 with 4:37 left in the middle frame.
Bruins come right back out for the second and add more insurance. Pastrnak feeds former Flyer James van Riemsdyk to extend the lead to 5-0 1:15 in.
James van Riemsdyk gets one in his return and the Flyers are down 5-0 to the Bruins early in second period.
The Flyers are down big, 4-0, at first intermission to the 30-9-9 Bruins. They'll need a massive comeback to avoid a fifth straight loss heading into the break.
Flyers down 4-0 after one period of play in front of a packed house at the Wells Fargo Center. This team appears to need the bye week/all-star break badly.
Bruins up 4-0 late in the first period. Flyers will need a mini-miracle to avoid a five-game regulation losing streak going into the All-Star break
Former Flyer Alex Lyon shutout, 3-0 Final. Flyers have lost four straight games for the first time this season. 1-4-0 in their last five. They will meet the Bruins for a matinee game on Saturday before the All-Star break. #PHIvsDET | #LetsGoFlyers
Flyers lose their fourth straight, falling by a 3-0 final score to the Red Wings. To be blunt, they just didn't have it tonight. Had the puck a lot and won the shots battle handily (29-17), but there was just no spark in their game. Creativity and jump was lacking in a big way.
Alex Lyon blanks his former team as #Flyers lose in Detroit, 3-0. Lyon made 29 saves for his third career SO, handing Philly its fourth straight loss. Red Wings managed just 17 shots.
Flyers down 3-0 after two periods. Not really showing any signs of being able to come back in this one, either. They've had a lot of puck possession and o-zone time, but have done very little with it.
The Flyers are in a big hole, 3-0 halfway through the game. In three of their last four games, the Flyers have fallen behind 3-0.