Mike Richards tallied the game-deciding power-play goal late in the third period, as Philadelphia recovered from a two-goal deficit to top New Jersey, 3-2.
Flyers 3, Devils 2: Richards’ Power-Play Goal Decides Game Marked By Salmela Injury
New Jersey went up 2-0 with 61 seconds played in the second period as Salmela beat Leighton with a wrister, but the Devils defenseman was forced to leave the game after being leveled on a clean shoulder check by Philly forward Jeff Carter.
Van Riemsdyk finally got the Flyers within a goal with 1:36 left in the period, then Carter finished off a 2-on-1 break with 23.2 seconds to go.
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