Rangers score 3 in 3rd period to seize opener vs. Flyers
Brad Richards and Derek Stepan scored power-play goals 47 seconds apart in the third period, and the New York Rangers beat Philadelphia 4-1 in the playoff opener Thursday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Philadelphia Flyers
1
New York Rangers
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NYR | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | @ Edmonton Oilers | L 2-3 | NHL |
| 11/9/26 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 3-1 | NHL |
| 11/8/26 | @ Calgary Flames | L 3-4 | NHL |
| 11/5/26 | @ New York Rangers | L 2-3 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | vs Minnesota Wild | L 2-4 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Penalty 19:11
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Missed 19:02 1-4
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Penalty 17:01
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Goal 15:52 1-4
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Missed 15:41 1-3
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Missed 14:07 1-3
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Penalty 12:01
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Missed 11:52 1-3
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Goal 9:09 1-3
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Goal 8:22 1-2
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Penalty 7:35
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Missed 4:38 1-1
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Missed 2:24 1-1
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Missed 2:04 1-1
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Penalty 0:46
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Missed 0:45 1-1
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Missed 0:19 1-1
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Missed 19:58 1-1
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Penalty 16:55
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Penalty 16:55
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Missed 12:56 1-1
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Missed 8:15 1-1
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Missed 6:53 1-1
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Missed 5:30 1-1
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Missed 3:24 1-1
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Missed 2:21 1-1
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Missed 1:30 1-1
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Missed 20:00 1-1
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Missed 16:28 1-1
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Missed 11:15 1-1
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Goal 10:53 1-1
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Goal 7:28 1-0
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Missed 7:12 0-0
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Missed 4:55 0-0
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Penalty 2:31
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End of Game 20:00 1-4
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Period End 20:00 1-4
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Hit 19:59 1-4
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Face Off 19:33 1-4
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Stoppage 19:33 1-4
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Face Off 19:11 1-4
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Penalty 19:11
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Missed 19:02 1-4
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Blocked 18:57 1-4
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Hit 18:04 1-4
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Face Off 17:28 1-4
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Stoppage 17:28 1-4
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Blocked 17:25 1-4
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Face Off 17:01 1-4
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Penalty 17:01
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Stoppage 17:01 1-4
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Hit 16:58 1-4
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Hit 16:25 1-4
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Face Off 15:52 1-4
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Goal 15:52 1-4
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Shot 15:51 1-3
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Missed 15:41 1-3
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Blocked 15:34 1-3
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Hit 15:10 1-3
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Shot 15:03 1-3
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Hit 14:23 1-3
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Missed 14:07 1-3
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Shot 13:56 1-3
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Shot 13:36 1-3
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Hit 13:18 1-3
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Shot 12:59 1-3
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Shot 12:49 1-3
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Takeaway 12:24 1-3
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Face Off 12:01 1-3
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Penalty 12:01
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Stoppage 12:01 1-3
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Shot 12:01 1-3
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Hit 11:53 1-3
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Missed 11:52 1-3
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Shot 11:35 1-3
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Team Stats
PHI
NYR
22
Blocked Shots
16
37
Hits
32
8
Takeaways
10
15
Shots
36
0
Power Play Goals
2
1
Power Play Opportunities
6
0.0
Power Play Percentage
33.3
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
23
Faceoffs Won
26
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
4
Giveaways
16
6
Total Penalties
2
14
Penalty Minutes
4
Head to Head
Injuries
New York Rangers
- Alberts Smits Injured Reserve
- Sean Durzi Injured Reserve
- Igor Shesterkin Injured Reserve
- Joe Veleno Injured Reserve
- Aidan Thompson Injured Reserve
Philadelphia Flyers
- Noel Acciari Day-To-Day
- Nikita Grebenkin Injured Reserve
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