Flyers Vs. Red Wings Final Score: Philadelphia Falls 4-3 In Detroit

The trade deadline approaches, and the slumping Philadelphia Flyers suddenly look like a team in need of serious upgrades. Prior to the Feb. 27 deadline, the Flyers will likely be active in looking to add a defenseman, if not anything else.

"I don't think they're going to get a top four defenseman, but they need depth on the blue line, no question. Injuries can be a major issue come playoff time and they don't have enough depth there at that position. I would try to add a guy like Hal Gill, a veteran defenseman with the Montreal Canadiens who has playoff experience. The Flyers will be looking, and I think they will add a guy before the trade deadline comes and goes," said CSN Philly hockey analyst Keith Jones.

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The Detroit Red Wings were without starting goaltender Jimmy Howard, out with a broken index finger, but the Philadelphia Flyers couldn't capitalize, falling 4-3 on the road. The game was knotted at three goals apiece heading into the third period, but Johan Franzen beat Sergei Bobrovsky thanks to some nifty passing from Nicklas Lidstrom and Henrik Zetterberg to put the Red Wings up for good.

Brayden Schenn notched his first goal of the game on a wide open net in the first period after backup Red Wings goaltender Joey MacDonald mishandled the puck behind his own net. His second goal put the Flyers up 2-1 in the second period, off an assist from Braydon Coburn. Pavel Datsyuk scored from 28 feet out on a powerplay to the tie the game once again.

Maxime Talbot scored on a tip-in off a pass from Scott Hartnell, but the Red Wings were once again quick with a response. Henrik Zetterberg found nylon two minutes later from 36-feet out. For the night, Bobrovsky faced 25 shots on goal to 29 for MacDonald.

The Flyer have now lost five of their last six games. They host the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins this week, before heading out on a four-game road stand.

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The Philadelphia Flyers twice took one goal leads in the second period, only to see the Detroit Red Wings register a prompt response. Brayden Schenn made the score 2-1 on a 24-foot wristshot, but three minutes later Pavel Datsyuk scored 40 seconds into a powerplay. Maxime Talbot tipped in a deflection to take the lead again, but Henrik Zetterberg was there for the response two minutes later, scoring on a long slapshot late in the period.

Schenn's goal was his second of the night. He found nylon late in the first period on an assist from Danny Briere. Sergei Bobrovsky has faced 21 shots on goal so far. Joey MacDonald is starting in net in place of Jimmy Howard, who is out with a broken index finger. He has faced 19 shots on goal.

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The Philadelphia Flyers will hit the road Sunday, as they visit the Detroit Red Wings in an inter-conference contest at the Joe Louis Arena (7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network). The Flyers will be trying to rebound from a 5-2 home lost to Atlantic Division rivals, the New York Rangers, while the Red Wings are searching for their 20th straight victory at home.

If Detroit wins, then it would tie the 1975-76 Flyers for the longest home-winning streak in NHL history.

This is the first of two match ups between these to franchises this season, the second meeting will be at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on March 6.

For those fan who'd like to catch the game, here's the game time, TV schedule and radio streams.

Location: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit Michigan.
Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: NBC Sports Network
Betting line: Red Wings (-170)

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