The view from Philadelphia

The Inquirer

Neuvirth spectacular in net as Flyers fall to Kings in OT

“Neuvirth was so strong that he overshadowed winning goalie Peter Budaj, who recorded his NHL-best seventh shutout in making just 17 saves for a Kings team that is 27-21-4 after winning its fifth consecutive game and second straight by shutout.”

The Reporter

‘Unbelievable’ Neuvirth made a point in Flyers’ overtime loss

“The overtime loss dropped Neuvirth’s record to 8-4-1, while his goals-against average fell to 2.84. Among his impressive contributions Saturday was a sliding, second-period glove save, denying Dustin Brown, who had buzzed unimpeded into the slot.”

CSN Philly

Despite loss to Kings, Flyers encouraged by newfound defensive identity

“This style will earn the Flyers points. That said, it was largely goalie Michal Neuvirth who earned this one point with a half-dozen incredible saves just to get the game into OT.”

SB Nation – Broad Street Hockey

Flyers vs. Kings recap: Shutout loss in overtime puts the Flyers at a crossroads

“But with the exception of a brief stretch late in the first period of today’s game and some of the third period against Montreal, the Flyers have basically played offense-optional hockey in the past three games. They would pick up 16 shots (a season-low) against Carolina and 17 today against L.A….”

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