Frost Secures Shootout Win for Flyers in Thrilling Season Opener Against Canucks
In an exhilarating season opener, the Philadelphia Flyers edged past the Vancouver Canucks with a 3-2 shootout victory on Friday night. The game, played at Rogers Arena, was a tightly contested affair, ultimately decided in the fifth round of the shootout by Morgan Frost’s decisive goal. Frost’s calm and calculated wrist shot sailed over Canucks' goalie Kevin Lankinen’s glove, securing the Flyers' first win of the season. Reflecting on the moment, Frost shared, "I've done that move a few times before, coming in slowly, trying to freeze the goalie, and pick my spot. Luckily, it worked."
It was a hard-fought battle for both teams. Flyers' goaltender Samuel Ersson played a pivotal role, making 24 saves, including a stunning cross-crease glove save that kept Vancouver's Brock Boeser from scoring early on. The Flyers were outshot in the first period, but Ersson’s heroics allowed them to find their footing, especially after back-to-back penalties. Head coach John Tortorella praised Ersson, saying, "He gave us a chance to settle into the game. We played well in the third and found a way to win."
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Vancouver’s Teddy Blueger and Nils Höglander both found the back of the net in regulation, while Lankinen, in his first start with the Canucks, made 29 saves. Despite their efforts, the Canucks couldn't hold onto their lead, surrendering a third-period goal by Cam York, who tied the game with a sharp wrist shot. Vancouver’s head coach Rick Tocchet acknowledged the missed opportunities, remarking, "We let the Flyers hang around, and they made the play at the end."
For Vancouver, this marked their second consecutive loss beyond regulation, as they also fell to the Calgary Flames in overtime just two days prior. Adding to their woes, the Canucks played most of the game with only five defensemen after Tyler Myers suffered an early injury.
Both teams showcased moments of brilliance, but it was the Flyers who ultimately capitalized on their chances. While the Canucks' defense, led by Quinn Hughes with an impressive 31:29 of ice time, battled hard, the Flyers strategically wore them down.
As the season unfolds, both teams will look to build on their performances. For now, Morgan Frost’s game-winning shootout goal has set the tone for what promises to be an exciting NHL season.
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