Colorado Avalanche fall to Flyers in Philadelphia, 3-1

Feb 6, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Steve Downie (9) and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jan Hejda (8) battle in front of goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

The Colorado Avalanche (36-16-5, 77 points) fell to the Philadelphia Flyers Thursday night by the final score of 3-1. After a pretty much even first period, the Flyers would strike first on a power-play in the second period afterJohn Mitchellwas called for a two-minute minor for hookingScott Hartnell.Mark Streitwould be the player to strike as he connected on his 8th goal of the season for the early 1-0 lead.Vincent LecavalierandSean Couturierwould get credit with the assists.

Before I go any further, late in the first periodPatrick Bordeleauwould check FlyersBrayden Schennfrom behind into the boards. Schenn’s teammates would then go after Bordy behind the net and then would be sent to the box for a five-minute major for checking from behind and would also receive a game misconduct and was ejected. Head coachPatrick Roy‘s face would then turn very red and as he proceeded to disagree with the call.

Halfway into the third period,Michael Rafflof the Flyers would shoot one pastSemyon Varlamovfor the 2-0 lead for his 7th goal of the season. Sean Couturier picked up his second assist of the night and former AvalancheSteve Downiepicked up the other helper.

The kidNathan MacKinnonconnected with less than three minutes to go in the game as he scored his team-leading 21st goal of the season asRyan O’ReillyandGabriel Landeskogpicked up the points to make it a one score game. Colorado would pull goaltender Semyon Varlmaov trying to scratch a goal to send it to overtime butClaude Girouxwould score the empty-net goal for the Flyers to seal the deal, 3-1.

Three Stars:

3: Semyon Varlamov (COL): 32-for-34 on save attempts, .941% save percentage.
2: Mark Streit (PHI): 1 goal.
1:Steve Mason(PHI): 38-for-39 on save attempts, .974% save percentage.

The Colorado Avalanche (36-16-5, 77 points) will play their final game on Saturday before the break as they will stay on the road and take on the New York Islanders. Puck-drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM MT.

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