Despite Sergei Bobrovsky's stellar performance on Thursday night's season opener, the Flyers went with veteran goalie Brian Boucher. It was a good call to rest the youngster after what was an eye-opening 29 save game earlier this week, and now Bobs will be ready for the home opener on Monday versus the Avs.
On Brett Hull night in St. Louis the Blues came out playing inspired. The boys in blue struck first on Saturday off of a Erik Johnson goal on thier 3rd Powerplay of the game, only 15 minutes into the 1st period. That scored held up through the 2nd period and dribbled into the 3rd until Danny Briere ended Halak's shutout hopes.
The Flyers PK needs a huge standing ovation after going 9/10 on the night, including 5 kills to keep the game tied at 1 in the 3rd. Darroll Powe played 7 minutes on the PK and Balir Betts played 8 minutes, both finished an amazing even 0 in +/-.
The game headed to overtime with shots 29 to 23 Philadelphia. The chances started quick and overtime almost ended on a shot by Danny Briere who's shot rang off the crossbar. The Blues rushed down the ice and Carlo Coliacovo tallied his 1st of the season on Brian Boucher.
"They came out hard. They're a young group and energetic," Boucher said of the Blues. "It's their home opener, they've got a new goalie. Everyone starts out with great enthusiasm at the start and they certainly came out with that."
Halak finished 29/30, Boucher was 23/25.
Powerplays: Blues 1/10, Flyers 0/5.
James van Riemsdyk was shaken up after being hit by David Perron in the third period.
Players to Watch:
James van Riemsdyk - 4 shots in 21 minutes.
Nik Zherdev - Still cold, 1 shot in 11 minutes.
Andrej Meszaros - 1 shot in 20 minutes, 5 minutes on the PK. Even 0 +/-.
TJ Oshie - 2 shots in 19 minutes
Jaroslav Halak - 1 GAA, 1st win with St. Louis.
David Perron - 2 shots in 21 minutes
Next Game: Avs (1-0-0) at Flyers (1-0-1) on Monday at 7pm on CSN.
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