The third penalty shot of the game was given to Mark Howe, and the Hall of Famer delivered the Flyers a 3-1 lead with 15 and a half minutes left in the third period.
Howe was hooked on his way to the net by Kypreos, who earlier in the game failed on a penalty shot. Howe showed his hands by freezing Dan Blackburn, who apparently cana give up a goal, before firing a forehanded shot right past him.
The clock is ticking down, bleeding to under 14 minutes left, and the Flyers have themselves a comfortable yet feared two-goal lead.
Blog Central
Posted On Saturday, 12.31.2011 / 5:01 PM
By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer /NHL.com - 2012 Molson Canadian Winter Classic Alumni Game
Howe converts on penalty shot, Flyers lead 3-1
Posted On Saturday, 12.31.2011 / 4:38 PM
By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer /NHL.com - 2012 Molson Canadian Winter Classic Alumni Game
Podein shows hands, misses penalty shot
Nick Fotiu wrapped his stick around the midsection of Shjon Podein as he was attempting to shoot, setting up another penalty shot, this time with 2:15 left in the second period.
Podein made a deke to his backhand and had Blackburn down, but he lifted the puck high over the crossbar and into the glass.
Blackburn is just too good right now to be scored on.
The best moment, though, was when Fotiu acted as if he did nothing wrong. There has never been a more blatant hook in the game of hockey.
The second period is now over with the Flyers alums clinging to a 2-1 lead over the Rangers alums. At the end of the period they announced an attendance of 45,808.
Podein made a deke to his backhand and had Blackburn down, but he lifted the puck high over the crossbar and into the glass.
Blackburn is just too good right now to be scored on.
The best moment, though, was when Fotiu acted as if he did nothing wrong. There has never been a more blatant hook in the game of hockey.
The second period is now over with the Flyers alums clinging to a 2-1 lead over the Rangers alums. At the end of the period they announced an attendance of 45,808.
Posted On Saturday, 12.31.2011 / 4:32 PM
By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer /NHL.com - 2012 Molson Canadian Winter Classic Alumni Game
Rangers get one back
The Rangers have gotten one back to make it 2-1, and it's Glenn Anderson getting the credit.
Darius Kasparaitis delivered a shot-pass in the direction of Brian Leetch, but Anderson got his stick on it and deflected the puck past Flyers goalie Neil Little at the 9:25 mark of the second period.
It appears the Rangers are motivated by the impressive play of Dan Blackburn.
TV timeout now with 5:48 left in the second period.
Darius Kasparaitis delivered a shot-pass in the direction of Brian Leetch, but Anderson got his stick on it and deflected the puck past Flyers goalie Neil Little at the 9:25 mark of the second period.
It appears the Rangers are motivated by the impressive play of Dan Blackburn.
TV timeout now with 5:48 left in the second period.
Posted On Saturday, 12.31.2011 / 4:28 PM
By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer /NHL.com - 2012 Molson Canadian Winter Classic Alumni Game
Blackburn giving star performance
Dan Blackburn didn't have a long career in the NHL, and in the second period here he's looking like he's making up for some missed opportunities.
Blackburn just made a sprawling kick save on a one-timer from Jeremy Roenick. He went from his left to right, went down on his left hip, kicked up his right leg and kep the puck out of the net.
Minutes later, Blackburn read the pass from John Leclair to Mark Recchi on a 2-on-1, and he came across, this time from his right to left, to make another tremendous pad save.
Blackburtn is swimming all over his crease, but the Flyers can't seem to beat him. He's the only reason the Rangers alumni aren't getting blown out here.
It's still 2-0. Blackburn gets a star by his name.
Blackburn just made a sprawling kick save on a one-timer from Jeremy Roenick. He went from his left to right, went down on his left hip, kicked up his right leg and kep the puck out of the net.
Minutes later, Blackburn read the pass from John Leclair to Mark Recchi on a 2-on-1, and he came across, this time from his right to left, to make another tremendous pad save.
Blackburtn is swimming all over his crease, but the Flyers can't seem to beat him. He's the only reason the Rangers alumni aren't getting blown out here.
It's still 2-0. Blackburn gets a star by his name.
Posted On Saturday, 12.31.2011 / 4:20 PM
By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer /NHL.com - 2012 Molson Canadian Winter Classic Alumni Game
Kypreos needs some penalty shot practice
The second period started much like the first, with the Rangers owning the territorial advantage. Except, this time there was no Bernie Parent to be the story.
Rangers goalie Dan Blackburn was instead the story early with a big-time split save with the left pad on Ken Linseman, who is wearing goggles for glasses, a new fashion statement that probably won't catch on in today's NHL.
Kerry Fraser whistled for a slashing penalty on Eric Lindros, who whacked Nick Kypreos' stick in the corner. Instead of getting a power play, Kypreos got a penalty shot opportunity, but Mark LaForest was up to the task, making a pad save to preserve the Flyers 2-0 lead with more than 15 minutes left in the period.
Rangers goalie Dan Blackburn was instead the story early with a big-time split save with the left pad on Ken Linseman, who is wearing goggles for glasses, a new fashion statement that probably won't catch on in today's NHL.
Kerry Fraser whistled for a slashing penalty on Eric Lindros, who whacked Nick Kypreos' stick in the corner. Instead of getting a power play, Kypreos got a penalty shot opportunity, but Mark LaForest was up to the task, making a pad save to preserve the Flyers 2-0 lead with more than 15 minutes left in the period.
Posted On Saturday, 12.31.2011 / 3:51 PM
By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer /NHL.com - 2012 Molson Canadian Winter Classic Alumni Game
Make it 2-0 Flyers, Keenan must be steaming
The Flyers grabbed a 2-0 lead on a goal by Shjon Podein at 12:15 of the first period.
Rick Tocchet came in almost alone, but he fanned on his backhand. The puck was loose in the slot and Podein cleaned it up.
The FLyers are getting outshot, 14-4, but they've got the 2-0 lead with 5:54 to play in the first period.
Ron Duguay has to still be kicking himself. Seriously, he couldn't score on a breakaway against a 66-year-old goalie.
Word is Mike Keenan is planning a bag skate for tomorrow's practice.
Or, at least he would be if there was a practice.
Rick Tocchet came in almost alone, but he fanned on his backhand. The puck was loose in the slot and Podein cleaned it up.
The FLyers are getting outshot, 14-4, but they've got the 2-0 lead with 5:54 to play in the first period.
Ron Duguay has to still be kicking himself. Seriously, he couldn't score on a breakaway against a 66-year-old goalie.
Word is Mike Keenan is planning a bag skate for tomorrow's practice.
Or, at least he would be if there was a practice.
Posted On Saturday, 12.31.2011 / 3:48 PM
By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer /NHL.com - 2012 Molson Canadian Winter Classic Alumni Game
It's Doomsday again for Rangers
The Rangers felt the Doom again.
Eric Lindros and John Leclair teamed up to give the Flyers a 1-0 lead at 9:40 of the first period.
Mark Recchi freed up the break down the right side by knocking Darius Kasparaitis out of the play. Lindros then got around another Ranger and went in for a 2-on-1 with Leclair.
Lindros waited until he was almost through the right circle before feathering a pass over to Leclair. He tapped it into the net to give the Flyers the lead.
The fans, as you can imagine, went nuts. But, how many of them were wishing it was Mikael Renberg and not Recchi on the ice?
That's no offense to Recchi, it's just with Renberg the Legion of Doom would be complete. Renberg is tending to other obligations and couldn't be here.
Eric Lindros and John Leclair teamed up to give the Flyers a 1-0 lead at 9:40 of the first period.
Mark Recchi freed up the break down the right side by knocking Darius Kasparaitis out of the play. Lindros then got around another Ranger and went in for a 2-on-1 with Leclair.
Lindros waited until he was almost through the right circle before feathering a pass over to Leclair. He tapped it into the net to give the Flyers the lead.
The fans, as you can imagine, went nuts. But, how many of them were wishing it was Mikael Renberg and not Recchi on the ice?
That's no offense to Recchi, it's just with Renberg the Legion of Doom would be complete. Renberg is tending to other obligations and couldn't be here.
Posted On Saturday, 12.31.2011 / 3:42 PM
By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer /NHL.com - 2012 Molson Canadian Winter Classic Alumni Game
LaForest is no slouch either
Bernie Parent's replacement, Mark LaForest, made a quick impact with two pretty fantastic saves, especially for a guy who is 49 years old.
He made a kick save on Mark Messier and a snapping glove save on Darren Turcotte.
The game is 8:02 old and is in its first TV timeout. It's scoreless, but the Rangers are leading 9-2 in shots.
The Flyers, though, are leading in memorable moments thanks to Parent.
He made a kick save on Mark Messier and a snapping glove save on Darren Turcotte.
The game is 8:02 old and is in its first TV timeout. It's scoreless, but the Rangers are leading 9-2 in shots.
The Flyers, though, are leading in memorable moments thanks to Parent.
Posted On Saturday, 12.31.2011 / 3:36 PM
By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer /NHL.com - 2012 Molson Canadian Winter Classic Alumni Game
Parent has still got it
It took less than a minute for Bernie Parent to face his first test. He had to sprawl his not-so-limber 66-year-old body out to make a save.
Then, just over two minutes into the game, Ron Duguay, broke loose on a breakaway, but Parent came up with a pad save. He didn't have to go down to the ice for that one.
The fans loved it. Parent has still got it.
And, four minutes into the game, Parent said he had had enough. He took himself out and was replaced by Mark LaForest.
Parent took a quick twirl in front of the bench as if he was the game's first star. You know what, in a way he is already. The guy made five saves, including stoning Duguay on that breakaway.
Duguay will never live that one down.
Then, just over two minutes into the game, Ron Duguay, broke loose on a breakaway, but Parent came up with a pad save. He didn't have to go down to the ice for that one.
The fans loved it. Parent has still got it.
And, four minutes into the game, Parent said he had had enough. He took himself out and was replaced by Mark LaForest.
Parent took a quick twirl in front of the bench as if he was the game's first star. You know what, in a way he is already. The guy made five saves, including stoning Duguay on that breakaway.
Duguay will never live that one down.
Posted On Saturday, 12.31.2011 / 3:33 PM
By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer /NHL.com - 2012 Molson Canadian Winter Classic Alumni Game
Smith-Hart kick it off
The now famous version of "God Bless America" featuring Lauren Hart singing live and Kate Smith on the scoreboard from 1974 kicked off the alumni game here.
The fans, as expected, went bonkers when Smith was shown on the scoreboard singing the second stanza of the song. Hart stood patiently on the stage built over top home plate, waiting for her second part.
The opening faceoff was taken between Mark Messier and Bob Clarke. Clarke won the draw, and the alumni game started.
Remember, three 20-minute periods with running time and two 12-minute intermissions.
The fans, as expected, went bonkers when Smith was shown on the scoreboard singing the second stanza of the song. Hart stood patiently on the stage built over top home plate, waiting for her second part.
The opening faceoff was taken between Mark Messier and Bob Clarke. Clarke won the draw, and the alumni game started.
Remember, three 20-minute periods with running time and two 12-minute intermissions.
NHL.TV™
NHL GameCenter LIVE™ is now NHL.TV™.
Watch out-of-market games and replays with an all new redesigned media player, mobile and connected device apps.
LEARN MORE
Watch out-of-market games and replays with an all new redesigned media player, mobile and connected device apps.
LEARN MORE
NHL Mobile App
Introducing the new official NHL App, available for iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones and tablets. A host of new features and improved functionality are available across all platforms, including a redesigned league-wide scoreboard, expanded news coverage, searchable video highlights, individual team experiences* and more. The new NHL App on your tablet also introduces new offerings such as 60fps video, Multitasking** and Picture-in-Picture.
*Available only for smartphones
** Available only for suported iPads
*Available only for smartphones
** Available only for suported iPads
-
AFFILIATE SITES
AHL › AIHL › ECHL › ELITE (UK) › SPHL › USHL › Aussie Hockey › NHL Alumni › NHL Officials Association › -
PLAYER SITES
Craig Anderson › David Backes › Nicklas Backstrom › Aleksander Barkov › Brendan Gallagher › Mike Green › Scott Hartnell › Duncan Keith › Anze Kopitar › Torey Krug › Henrik Lundqvist › Evgeni Malkin › Brad Marchand › Carey Price › James Reimer › Alex Steen › Anton Stralman › P.K. Subban › Thomas Vanek › Henrik Zetterberg › -
RETIRED PLAYERS
Dave Bolland › Martin Brodeur › Pavel Bure › Patrik Elias › Mike Fisher › Josh Harding › Matt Kassian › Olie Kolzig › Jamie Langenbrunner › Georges Laraque › Brad Richards › Denis Savard › Marty Turco › James Wisniewski › -
COMMUNITY
Hockey is for Everyone › Hockey Fights Cancer › NHL Green › Future Goals › -
TERMS
Terms of Service › Privacy Policy ›AdChoices › Online Transmission Policy › Copyright Policy ›
-
FUN STUFF
Fantasy Hockey › NHL Shop › NHL Rbk store › NHL Learning Center › Video Rulebook › NHL Awards › -
ABOUT
FAQ › Contact Us › NHL.TV Support › NHL Network › SiriusXM NHL Radio › History › Marketing Partners › Jobs › CBA › Site Map ›
NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup, the Stanley Cup Playoffs logo, the Stanley Cup Final logo, Center Ice name and logo, NHL Conference logos, NHL Winter Classic name, and The Biggest Assist Happens Off The Ice are registered trademarks and Vintage Hockey word mark and logo, The Game Lives Where You Do, NHL Winter Classic logo, NHL Heritage Classic name and logo, NHL Stadium Series name and logo, NHL All-Star logo, NHL Face-Off name and logo, NHL. TV, NHL Premium, NHL After Dark, NHL GameCenter, NHL GameCenter LIVE, NHL Network name and logo, NHL Tonight name and logo, On The Fly, NHL Awards name and logo, NHL Draft name and logo, Hockey Fights Cancer, Because It's The Cup, NHL Green name and logo, NHL Vault, Hockey Is For Everyone, NHL Thanksgiving Showdown name and logo, NHL Centennial Classic name and logo, NHL Centennial Season logo, NHL100 Classic name and logo, NHL Global Series name and logo, NHL China Games name and logo, and Don't Miss A Moment are trademarks of the National Hockey League. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. © NHL 2018. All Rights Reserved. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. © Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2018. All Rights Reserved. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.