(Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Flyers aim for their first three-game winning streak of the season tonight, when they visit the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum.
The Flyers have won back-to-back games on the heels of a franchise-record 10- game losing streak. They won in Tampa on Thursday before defeating Carolina in Raleigh on New Year's Eve.
Philly's earned a 5-2 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions on Sunday. Robert Esche made 40 saves to lead the way for the Flyers at RBC Center.
Alexei Zhitnik, Ryan Potulny, Kyle Calder and Mike Knuble added goals, Peter Forsberg recorded three assists and Todd Fedoruk picked up a pair of helpers for the Flyers, winners of consecutive games for just the second time all season.
Philadelphia has just 24 points this season and is currently last in the Eastern Conference.
Tonight is the fourth test of season-long eight-game road trip for the Flyers, who are 7-13-0 as the visitor.
The Islanders, meanwhile, have dropped three consecutive contests and were dealt their most recent setback on New Year's Day in Buffalo. Ryan Miller made 29 saves as the Sabres defeated New York, 3-1, at HSBC Arena.
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The Flyers have won back-to-back games on the heels of a franchise-record 10- game losing streak. They won in Tampa on Thursday before defeating Carolina in Raleigh on New Year's Eve.
Philly's earned a 5-2 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions on Sunday. Robert Esche made 40 saves to lead the way for the Flyers at RBC Center.
Alexei Zhitnik, Ryan Potulny, Kyle Calder and Mike Knuble added goals, Peter Forsberg recorded three assists and Todd Fedoruk picked up a pair of helpers for the Flyers, winners of consecutive games for just the second time all season.
Philadelphia has just 24 points this season and is currently last in the Eastern Conference.
Tonight is the fourth test of season-long eight-game road trip for the Flyers, who are 7-13-0 as the visitor.
The Islanders, meanwhile, have dropped three consecutive contests and were dealt their most recent setback on New Year's Day in Buffalo. Ryan Miller made 29 saves as the Sabres defeated New York, 3-1, at HSBC Arena.
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