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Ristolainen nets overtime goal, leading Flyers to 2-1 victory against Red Wings

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Ristolainen nets overtime goal, leading Flyers to 2-1 victory against Red Wings

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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers emerged victorious against the Detroit Red Wings, winning 2-1 in an overtime thriller on Tuesday night.

Rasmus Ristolainen netted the game-winning goal just 4:34 into the extra period. The decisive moment occurred when Detroit defenseman Moritz Seider inadvertently pinned the puck against the post while attempting to clear it, allowing Ristolainen the opportunity for an easy tap-in.

Joel Farabee contributed to the Flyers’ score sheet with a goal, while goaltender Samuel Ersson was impressive between the pipes, stopping 27 shots from the opposing team.

The lone goal for the Red Wings came from Ben Chiarot, marking their third consecutive loss and fourth defeat in the last five games overall.

In terms of noteworthy performances, Alex Lyon played a crucial role in securing a point for Detroit, delivering 24 saves and making several critical stops as the Flyers pushed for a victory late in regulation. He denied attempts from both Travis Konecny and Noah Cates during a particularly tense moment.

Another highlight for the Flyers was Rodrigo Abols making his NHL debut at the age of 29 years and 16 days, becoming the oldest rookie for the franchise since Will O’Neill in 2017.

A significant play occurred in the second period when Sean Couturier won a crucial puck battle and made a clever backhand pass to Farabee, setting up his goal. Prior to that moment, the game had been largely defensive, with neither team managing to create substantial offensive threats.

Chiarot’s goal marked his second of the season, with both coming against the Flyers in Philadelphia, including another scored during a previous encounter where the Red Wings fell 4-1.

Looking ahead, the Red Wings will kick off a three-game homestand on Thursday, facing off against Montreal, while the Flyers will head to New York to take on the Rangers on the same day.
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