Bruins Vs. Flyers: Philadelphia Players React To 6-5 Overtime Loss

The Philadelphia Flyers couldn't defeat the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins yesterday, but did show great effort in overcoming a 3-1 deficit after the first period to eventually get to the shootout. The second period comeback was fueled by a natural hat trick from Scott Hartnell. Maxime Talbot scored the other two goals for the Flyers. Philadelphia allowed one goal in the third period and the game was scoreless in overtime. The Bruins won the shootout 2-1 to give them the 6-5 win in the game.

After the game, Flyers players and head coach Peter Laviolette talked about the result. In general, they were pleased with their effort (via CSN Philly). Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov thought both of the teams played well. Philadelphia forward Claude Giroux compared the intensity of yesterday's game to that of a playoff game.

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Flyers Vs. Bruins Final Score: Philadelphia Falls, 6-5, In Shootout

The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the Boston Bruins, 6-5, in a shootout today from the Wells Fargo Center.

The game was tied 5-5 after regulation. The Flyers had a 5-4 lead but conceded a goal at the 10:38 mark of the third period. After the first period, things were not looking good for the Flyers, which trailed 3-1. Philadelphia responded with a 3-0 second period to take the lead into the third frame.

After all the scoring through regulation, neither team could find the net in overtime. In the shootout for Philadelphia, Matt Read missed his shot, Claude Giroux scored and Tim Thomas saved Wayne Simmonds' shot. The Bruins scored on both of their attempts (David Krejci and Tyler Seguin).

Scott Hartnell led the Flyers with a natural hat trick, which he scored in the second period. He now has 25 goals on the season. Maxime Talbot scored the other two Flyers goals. The Bruins had goals from Patrice Bergeron, Tyler Seguin, Milan Lucic, David Krejci, and Gregory Campbell.

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A battered a and bruised Philadelphia Flyers squad looks to make up ground on the Eastern Conference's top spot, as they host the Boston Bruins (3 p.m. on COMCAST) at the Wells Fargo Center.