Bobby Brink notched the go-ahead goal early in the 2nd period, Samuel Ersson stopped 24 shots to help the Philadelphia Flyers snapped an 8-match losing streak with a 4-1 triumph against the NY Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.
🔶 FLYERS WIN 🔶
Keep belief alive.#PHIvsNYR | @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/d9ndCrbNDL
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 12, 2024
Cam York, Travis Konecny and Noah Cates notched the other goals for Philly, who were 0-6-2 since beating Bruins at their venue on March 23rd. Ryan Poehling provided 2 assists as the Flyers keep their chances in the competitive East postseason race.
New York had triumphed in 7 straight matches vs. Philadelphia and were 10-0-1 in their last 11 games in Philly. The NHL franchise from the Big Apple remained at 53 victories, 1 shy of an organization record.
“We win and we get to fight another day.”
Head Coach John Tortorella meets with the media following a 4-1 win over the Rangers.#PHIvsNYR | #LetsGoFlyers pic.twitter.com/uix5PS7Lts
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 12, 2024
Rangers will welcome the Islanders at Madison Square Garden in the New York derby on Saturday, while Philadelphia also plays at home against the Devils on the same day.