The Philadelphia Flyers overcame a lot of adversity today before they even took the ice against the New York Islanders. Due to bad weather conditions the Flyers didn’t arrive to New York from Carolina until 3:30 a.m. this morning. The hockey game was set for 5 p.m just 13 and a half hours later. With little rest and a lot to play for the Flyers came out and played arguably their best game under coach Peter Laviolette. Philadelphia beat the Islanders this afternoon 2-1 to notch their third straight win. Goaltender Michael Leighton shined in his third consecutive start stopped 28 shots en route to his third straight win. Something Leighton has never accomplished in his career.

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