Assistant coach Brad Shaw took over as bench boss while John Tortorella served the first of a two-game suspension, leading the Flyers to a 3-2 win.
Assistant coach Brad Shaw took over as bench boss while John Tortorella served the first of a two-game suspension, leading the Flyers to a 3-2 win.
Assistant coach Brad Shaw took over as bench boss while John Tortorella served the first of a two-game suspension, leading the Flyers to a 3-2 win.
Joel Farabee, Morgan Frost, and Owen Tippett all got on the scoresheet for the Flyers, bettering the Sharks' two powerplay goals, both scored by Filip Zadina. The Flyers' power play remains dead last in the NHL, clocking in at just 12.9%.
Sam Ersson was the biggest bounce back from the previous game's loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning, collecting 26 saves for a SV% of .931.
Tortorella was not allowed behind the bench tonight but is still available to coach practices and morning skates.
Joel Farabee drew first blood in the game, scoring his 19th goal of the season in the first period.
The Sharks were able to equalize on a powerplay, courtesy of Filip Zadina's 11th goal of the season.
Morgan Frost joined the scoring party with a powerplay goal of his own (after assisting Farabee's goal), netting his 10th of the season.
It was Groundhog Day for the Sharks, as Zadina scored another equalizing goal on another powerplay.
Owen Tippett got the game-winner for the Flyers, thanks to a beautiful pass from Travis Konecny, who makes his first home game appearance since being out with an upper-body injury.
The Flyers will return to action on home ice as they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Mar. 14 at 7:30 p.m. EST.
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