The Toronto Maple Leafs dominated the Philadelphia Flyers in a hockey game, leading 3-0 after the first period. The Leafs extended their lead to 6-1, with standout performances from players like Auston Matthews. Despite a brief Flyers goal, the Leafs secured a decisive 6-2 victory. Flyers' captain Sean Couturier was unexpectedly benched, sparking controversy and frustration among fans and players alike.
Another NHL enforcer departed far too young... https://t.co/dixDbnWf8W
Samuel Ersson with a solid response after allowing three first-period goals to the Maple Leafs his last start. Flyers have a 1-0 lead at first intermission in this one.
Up 1 after 1. #TORvsPHI | @ConstellationEG https://t.co/RdqHCPnOj6
🎶 You got to fight... For your right...🎶 #TORvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/tjOAuC34yI
🎶 You got to fight... For your right...🎶 #TORvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyer https://t.co/oPorh8q3ci
This Flyers turned a Cam York autogragh on his leg into a memory that will last forever. 🤯 ✍ https://t.co/HAHrxrxw7E
Owen Tippett’s goal is the fastest the Flyers have scored to open a game this season. #TORvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyers
Owen Tippett’s goal is thr fastest the Flyers have scored to open a game this season. #TORvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyers
Owen Tippett (25) comes out firing, 1-0 #Flyers :19 seconds into the first period. #TORvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyers
Whoops. #Leafs down 1-0 on the Tippett goal at 19 seconds.
Sam Ersson and #Flyers will try to get back on track tonight vs visiting Leafs. Follow @ByJonBailey for updates.
#Flyers lines vs. TOR Tippett-Frost-Konecny Foerster-Poehling-Hathaway Farabee-Laughton-Brink Deslauriers-Cates-Lycksell York-Sanheim Ginning-Attard Zamula-Johnson Ersson
Philadelphia Flyers Projected Lines Tonight; 12F/6D vs. #LeafsForever Tippett-Frost-Konecny Farabee-Laughton-Brink Foerster-Poehling-Hathaway Deslauriers-Cates-Lycksell York-Sanheim Ginning-Attard Zamula-Johnson Ersson [Sandström] Scratches: Cam Atkinson, Denis Gurianov, Marc… https://t.co/XxrjMF7IAA
Sean Couturier will be a healthy scratch when the Flyers take on the Maple Leafs. Here's what the captain had to say: https://t.co/7LpzramKMx
#Flyers captain Sean Couturier will be a healthy scratch against Toronto. Asked if he’s been given any direction on what to work on: “I’ve gotten the same answers as you guys, just need to see more. Still looking to find out what that is.” https://t.co/IFLHOmzzHL
What a day folks, man the Flyers give a story to write every day!!! Flyers lines tonight: Tippett-Frost-Konecny Farabee-Laughton-Brink Foerster-Poehling-Hathaway Deslauriers-Cates-Lycksell Ersson Coots, Staal, Gurianov, and Atkinson will be benched tonight
A little more than a month after being named the Flyers' team captain, Sean Couturier will be a healthy scratch Tuesday night. “I don’t care the name, the stature, veteran — especially this time of year," said coach John Tortorella. Details ⤵️ https://t.co/cMCdhQ2EWG
"I control what I can control, it is what it is." Flyers captain Sean Couturier speaks on being a healthy scratch against the Maple Leafs. https://t.co/h3gfajE3g5
Sean Couturier confirmed that he will be a healthy scratch tonight, and he spoke with the media after morning skate to give his thoughts. My breakdown of Couturier's comments, why John Tortorella scratched him, & the risks of the decision: ⬇️ https://t.co/k7xLvbGBcg
Couturier to be healthy scratch for Flyers against Maple Leafs ⤵️ https://t.co/jnJIsyOkwU
"Definitely frustrated with the way I've been treated around, I guess, lately. It is what it is." Sean Couturier will be benched tonight. @JHallNBCS has the story: https://t.co/cXVXYF6koO
"Doesn't matter, honestly, what I think. I've got to leave my ego aside I guess." Sean Couturier frustrated by benching, how things have been handled lately. https://t.co/bztRqVMcrM
#LetsGoFlyers Sean Couturier scratched tonight vs. #LeafsForever, expresses displeasure: "I've been struggling, but I've been working on my game, and it's frustrating the way I've been treated around here lately. But it is what it is.” https://t.co/gj6CGZQ255
Danny Briere on the #flyers decision to healthy scratch captain Sean Couturier tonight: "I can tell you one thing -- with John Tortorella, it doesn't matter who it is. That's what he's known for. He treats everybody the same way."
Sean Couturier: "Definitely frustrated the way I have been treated lately, but it is what it is." It is a telling quote, and he has worked hard. Coots will rebound in a big way 💯
Philadelphia Flyers Projected Lines Tonight: Tippett-Frost-Konecny Farabee-Laughton-Brink Foerster-Poehling-Hathaway Deslauriers-Cates-Lycksell York-Sanheim Ginning-Attard Zamula-Johnson Ersson [Sandström] Scratches: Cam Atkinson, Denis Gurianov, Marc Staal, Sean Couturier,… https://t.co/ccMzO61CLM
Sean Couturier on his benching "Yea it's tough. I feel like I have been putting the work in for a while, now I have been struggling, trying to work on my game, definitely frustrated the way I have been treated lately, but it is what it is" H said he wants the team to win ton.
Sean Couturier on his benching: "Yea it's tough. I feel like I have been putting the work in for a while, now I have been struggling, trying to work on my game, definitely frustrated the way I have been treated lately, but it is what it is." #Flyers
Sean Couturier on his benching: "Definitely (Testing patience). Control what I can control I guess. Put my ego aside here, we need to find a way to get a win tonight." He said he talked to Torts somewhat, and it doesn't matter he thinks. He just wants the team to win tonight
John Tortorella Impulsively Scratches Flyers’ New Captain Sean Couturier @DylanRobillard_ https://t.co/nu31qh4hWH
It appears tonight's healthy scratches for the Flyers are: Sean Couturier, Cam Atkinson, Denis Gurianov, and Marc Staal #Flyers
Sean Couturier will indeed be a healthy scratch tonight Samuel Ersson in net #Flyers
So the Flyers, facing Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs, will be healthy scratching Sean Couturier, the player with a C on his jersey and a Selke Trophy on his résumé.
John Tortorella has shown he will hold players accountable, in doing so, #Flyers longest-tenured forward and current captain Sean Couturier will be a healthy scratch tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs. #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/gj6CGZQ255
Sean Couturier was visibly frustrated with the healthy scratch, but kudos to him, he said he’ll put his ego aside. He said he’s frustrated with how he’s been treated. Said he’s trying, putting the work in.
Sean Couturier confirms he is a healthy scratch tonight.
Sam Ersson will get the start for the #Flyers against the Maple Leafs tonight.
Sam Ersson tonight will make his 15th start in the last 19 games. #Flyers host Maple Leafs.
Rumours that Sean Couturier might be a healthy scratch tomorrow night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. #LetsGoFlyers
Flyers forwards at practice, in no particular order. They have 15 forwards. Tippett-Frost-Konecny Farabee-Laughton-Brink Foerster-Poehling-Hathaway Gurianov-Couturier-Atkinson Deslauriers-Cates-Lycksell
John Tortorella: "We are just not deep enough right now." #Flyers
Shootout. 4-4, shots on goal 40-40. #Leafs
Philadelphia Flyers Projected Lines Tonight: Cates-Poehling-Hathaway Farabee-Couturier-Konecny Tippett-Frost-Foerster Deslauriers-Laughton-Atkinson York-Sanheim Staal-Attard Zamula-Johnson Sandström [Ersson] Scratches: Bobby Brink, Denis Gurianov, Ryan Johansen… https://t.co/8qzFQDrbHF
#Flyers lines vs. BOS 🐻 Cates-Poehling-Hathaway Farabee-Couturier-Konecny Tippett-Frost-Foerster Deslauriers-Laughton-Atkinson York-Sanheim Staal-Attard Zamula-Johnson
Philadelphia Flyers Projected Lines Tonight: Tippett-Frost-Foerster Deslauriers-Couturier-Atkinson Farabee-Laughton-Konecny Cates-Poehling-Hathaway York-Sanheim Staal-Attard Zamula-Johnson Sandström [Ersson] Scratches: Bobby Brink, Denis Gurianov, Ryan Johansen… https://t.co/S4RgWv2BAv
#Flyers lines that I see at morning skate (Ignore the order). No Sanheim. Tippett-Frost-Foerster Deslauriers-Couturier-Atkinson Farabee-Laughton-Konecny Cates-Poehling-Atkinson Brink Gurianov https://t.co/ghTsiB5ktQ
Sean Couturier: "We were off from the start." #Flyers
The Flyers got bulldozed 6-2 to the Leafs. Thankfully the Isles lost too
Comical. 6-1 #Leafs.
Leafs score twice in 8 seconds. 5-1. #Flyers
Leafs lead 5-1. #TORvsPHI
4-1 Leafs at 4:45. #TORvsPHI
Auston Matthews probably puts this one away with a breakaway. 4-1 Leafs
Tippett shoots it for a Flyers PPG. 3-1 #Leafs at 1:42 of the second.
3-0 #Leafs after one period against a Flyers team that could have used its head coach tonight.
Leafs have a 3-0 lead after one. #Flyers hear boos as they leave the ice.
Heavy boos from #Flyers fans as #Leafs lead 3-0 after 1 period.
Leafs make it 3-0. Ersson will want that one back. #Flyers
3-0, Leafs at 15:39. #TORvsPHI
Leafs lead 3-0 at 12:55. #TORvsPHI