Flyers off to perfect start

by Eric Schwartz

Sunday October 4, 2009 

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It’s only two games into the NHL season, but the Philadelphia Flyers sure look fine tuned.

The Flyers gave Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur headache after headache Saturday night, beating the future Hall of Famer five times in a 5-2 win.

On the other side of the ice, Flyers goalie Ray Emery put together his second strong performance, bringing a shutout into the third period. Emery made is Flyers debut on Friday and shutout the Carolina Panthers, 2-0.

Emery, who played in Russia last season, made 24 saves Saturday. Meanwhile, Brodeur, who was playing in the 1,000th game of his career, struggled all night and the Flyers took advantage.

 Philadelphia had a balanced attacked, getting contributions from all four lines. Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, Ian Laperriere, Daroll Powe and Matt Carle each scored as the outcome was never in doubt.

While he didn’t score, Flyers rookie James VanRiemsdyk may have been the best player on the ice. VanRiemsdyk, who grew up in North Jersey, was all over the ice making plays and chimed in with two assists. Expectations were high for the rookie entering the season and he has not disappointed.

While the early results look great for the Flyers we will know a lot more about the team this time next week. The Flyers have games against the Capitals, Penguins and Ducks coming up. It should be a fun week for the Orange and Black and its fans.

It’s early, but it’s never too early to get excited.

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One Response to “Flyers off to perfect start”

  1. king ed on October 5th, 2009 7:09 pm

    cant wait till tuesday night! the team looks alot faster with the youth movement. LETS GO FLYERS!

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