Flyers' Drysdale Powers Rout Over Ducks In Gauthier's Memorable Return
On Friday night, the Philadelphia Flyers returned home to Wells Fargo Center to face the Anaheim Ducks. The Flyers, coming off a five-game road trip, were looking to build on their recent success and gain their first home win of the season while the Ducks were aiming to break their three-game losing streak.
The Flyers took control of the game early on, and they never looked back. Defenseman Cam York opened the scoring just 2:27 into the first period, and Travis Konecny doubled the lead less than five minutes later. The Flyers continued to pour it on in the second period, scoring three more goals to take a commanding 5-0 lead. Wade Allison, Zack MacEwen, and Morgan Frost all found the back of the net, and the Flyers seemed to be cruising to an easy victory.
However, the Ducks showed some fight in the third period. Trevor Zegras scored a power-play goal just over seven minutes into the period, and Troy Terry made it 5-2 just a few minutes later. But the Flyers quickly regained control of the game, and they added two more goals in the final seven minutes to seal the 7-2 victory. Owen Tippett and James van Riemsdyk both scored their first goals of the season, and Carter Hart made 26 saves to earn the win in goal.
One of the most heartwarming stories of the night was the return of Nicolas Aube-Kubel. Aube-Kubel was traded to the Flyers by the Ducks in July, and he made his return to Anaheim on Friday night. He was given a warm ovation by the Ducks fans, and he responded by scoring a goal in the second period. It was a special moment for Aube-Kubel, and it was clear that he was thrilled to be back in Anaheim.
The Flyers' victory was a much-needed one, and it was a good way to start their homestand. The Flyers have now won two of their last three games, and they are starting to show some signs of improvement. The Flyers' power play has been a major reason for their success, and they have now scored a power-play goal in four consecutive games. The Flyers' penalty kill has also been solid, and they have not allowed a power-play goal in their last three games.
The Ducks, on the other hand, are still searching for their first win of the season. The Ducks have lost their first four games, and they have been outscored 20-9. The Ducks' power play has been particularly ineffective, and they have not scored a power-play goal in their first four games. The Ducks' penalty kill has also been struggling, and they have allowed seven power-play goals in their first four games.
The Flyers' victory over the Ducks was a much-needed one, and it was a good way to start their homestand. The Flyers have now won two of their last three games, and they are starting to show some signs of improvement. The Ducks, on the other hand, are still searching for their first win of the season. The Ducks have lost their first four games, and they have been outscored 20-9.
Here are some additional thoughts on the game:
- The Flyers' top line of Konecny, Frost, and Allison was dominant on Friday night. The trio combined for four goals and five assists, and they were a major reason for the Flyers' victory.
- The Flyers' defense was also solid on Friday night. The Flyers did not allow a goal in the first two periods, and they held the Ducks to just 26 shots on goal.
- The Ducks' power play continues to struggle. The Ducks have not scored a power-play goal in their first four games, and they are now 0-for-17 on the power play this season.
- The Ducks' penalty kill has also been struggling. The Ducks have allowed seven power-play goals in their first four games, and they are now 29th in the NHL in penalty killing.