Flyers lose in "classic" game

The NHL Winter Classic was just that - a classic game between two teams with tremendous history.

Unfortunately for the Philadelphia Flyers, a day that was going perfect turned out to be a bummer.

Leading 1-0 late in the game, the Bruins tied the game on a power play goal with less than three minutes remaining in regulation. They won it in overtime.

The game featured everything you could ask for in the best hockey sporting event - the first Winter Classic fight, a tight game, and an overtime thriller.


There were tons of Flyers fans there and "Let's go Flyers" chants ringing in the Fenway Park air. In fact, I hear more Flyers chants than Bruins chants.

Danny Syvret scored his first NHL goal in the first period to give the Flyers a 1-0 lead.

Each team had surges throughout the game, but could not put the puck in the net.

After trying the game, Boston got another power play that carried into overtime. The Flyers killed it off and had a tremendous opportunity one a 2-on-1 rush but just missed scoring a goal.

Boston then ended the game on a great pass and tip from Patrice Bergeron to Marco Sturm.

It was a tremendous game and thrilling to watch in a wonderful atmosphere. Being outside, it has the feel of a kids game.

Just another regular season game with two points on the line, it felt so much bigger. It felt like a must-win game and the Flyers loss felt devastating.

Nonetheless, the Flyers playing in this game was certainly one of the more hockey memories I will have.

Except for the outcome, it was perfect.