Intermission Update: Flyers-Stars 2nd Period

Instant Analysis

The Flyers continued to have trouble staying out of the box, but their kills were getting stronger as the night went on. But after scoring on their only power play of the game so far — a rocket of a shot for Shayne Gostisbehere — the Stars turned up the pressure and started to really pin the Flyers in the zone.

The lead was nice while it lasted, but Dallas has been coming with insane pressure all game and it finally paid off in two late goals. No fault to Neuvirth on either of the goals. The Flyers have been on their heels for most of the game. The Flyers are going to have to find another gear if they want to remain even competitive in this game, let alone tie it up. 

1st Period Scoring Summary

• No goals

2nd Period Scoring Summary

• PHI Shayne Gostisbehere (5) PP (Claude Giroux, Jake Voracek) – 9:23
• DAL Mattias Janmark (6) (Jason Spezza, Johnny Oduya) – 14:06
• DAL Antoine Roussel (5) (Cody Eakin, Jason Demers) – 17:28

1st Period Penalty Summary

• PHI Wayne Simmonds – 2:00 cross-checking – 13:27
• PHI Wayne Simmonds – 2:00 hooking – 17:59

2nd Period Penalty Summary

• PHI Matt Read – 2:00 holding – 2:15
• DAL Cody Eakin – 2:00 holding the stick – 8:33
• PHI Nick Schultz – 2:00 holding – 10:12
• PHI Brayden Schenn – 2:00 goaltender interference – 17:52
• PHI Michael Del Zotto – 2:00 hooking – 19:57

Game Statistics

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Kevin Durso is managing editor for Flyerdelphia. Follow him on Twitter @Kevin_Durso.