nhl Game Recap
San Jose Sharks vs Philadelphia Flyers Wrap - San Jose Wins 8-2
Evander Kane scored a pair of goals against the Flyers as San Jose handed Philadelphia a 8-2 defeat on Tuesday at Wells Fargo Center.
Bettors who backed the Sharks were rewarded as +106 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.
San Jose got goals from Evander Kane(2), Joe Pavelski(2), Tomas Hertl, Timo Meier, Barclay Goodrow, and Logan Couture in the victory. Couture opened the scoring at 3:17 of the first period.
Aaron Dell turned in a 31-save effort for the Sharks.
Wayne Simmonds, and Shayne Gostisbehere scored for the Flyers, finding the net behind Aaron Dell.
Brian Elliott stopped 40 of 48 shots for the Flyers, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, San Jose went 2-for-5, while the Flyers were 2-for-6 with the man advantage.
Philadelphia lost the shots on goal battle to San Jose by a margin of 48-33.
San Jose looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rangers. The Flyers will aim to get back on the winning track at Ottawa.