Michael Leighton turned aside 30 shots in his first career playoff start, as the Philadelphia Flyers took another step towards history with a 2-1 victory over Boston in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series at Wachovia Center.
Flyers Hold Off Bruins 2-1 To Force Game Seven
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) – Michael Leighton turned aside 30 shots in his first career playoff start, as the Philadelphia Flyers took another step towards history with a 2-1 victory over Boston in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series at Wachovia Center.
Philadelphia can complete the improbable journey Friday in Boston.
Read Article >Relaxed Flyers Taking Things One Game At A Time
The Philadelphia Flyers aren’t thinking about history or the crazy odds they have going against them. They’re simply thinking about winning one game at a time, and as SBN’s Flyers blog, Broad Street Hockey, writes, they’re relaxed even as they stare elimination in the face.
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Read Article >8:00 P.M., Game 6: Once Down 0-3, Flyers Look To Force Improbable Game 7
The Flyers would be just the sixth team in NHL history to force a Game 7 after being down three games to none.
Leighton, who hadn’t played since March 16 and missed almost eight weeks with a high left ankle sprain, held off the home team for the final 35:25 of the contest by stopping all 14 shots he faced.
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