Travis Konecny Sets New Career High; Flyers Take Two Points Against Rangers
The Philadelphia Flyers may not favor the term "statement win," but their victory against the New York Rangers certainly felt like one, snapping an eight-game losing streak with an emphatic performance that screamed, "We're still here."
Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports - Travis Konecny Sets New Career High; Flyers Take Two Points Against RangersThe Philadelphia Flyers may not favor the term "statement win," but their victory against the New York Rangers certainly felt like one, snapping an eight-game losing streak with an emphatic performance that screamed, "We're still here."
The Flyers looked refreshed and full of energy at Madison Square Garden, employing fearless defense and clever offense to best one of their biggest rivals.
Cam York got that crucial first goal, hitting double digit goals for the first time in his NHL career, and putting the Flyers up 1-0.
Artemi Panarin tied it up near the end of the first, helped out by a 5-on-3 powerplay for the Rangers.
Bobby Brink got in on the scoring action, having the Flyers' second goal credited to him to put Philadelphia up 2-1.
Travis Konecny joined the party, beautifully intercepting the puck to take it straight down the ice for the Flyers' third goal of the night. This marks a career-high 32 goals for him.
Noah Cates didn't want to be left out, making it 4-1 for the Flyers in the third period.
The Flyers will return home to take on the New Jersey Devils on Apr. 13 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
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