The Philadelphia Flyers held a birthday party for longtime fan Jackie Lithgow, mostly to celebrate the fact he can walk again.
Lithgow, the victim of a near-fatal assault more than three years ago, was in a coma for 15 days and had six surgeries on his skull in 2014. But a combination of quick-thinking at the scene and tireless rehab has him back on track. NHL.com Staff Writer Cristina Ledra has
the inspirational story
of this miracle off ice and the role his favorite team played in his recovery.
Flyers help celebrate an amazing journey
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