nhl Game Recap
Flyers Down Arizona 5-3 - Match Report
Philadelphia earned a 5-3 victory over Arizona behind a 2-goal performance from James van Riemsdyk on Saturday at Gila River Arena.
Bettors who backed the Flyers were rewarded as -144 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Philadelphia got goals from James van Riemsdyk(2), Scott Laughton, Patrick Brown, and Claude Giroux in the victory. van opened the scoring at 1:14 of the first period.
Martin Jones stopped 29 of 32 Arizona shots in the victory.
Jay Beagle, Lawson Crouse, and Nick Schmaltz scored for the Coyotes, finding the net behind Martin Jones.
Arizona got a 29-stop effort from Karel Vejmelka in the loss.
Philadelphia scored 1 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Arizona went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Philadelphia outshot Arizona 34-32 in the game.
Philadelphia looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Devils. The Coyotes will aim to get back on the winning track vs. New York.