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Filip Chytil Saves Kevin Shattenkirk’s Perfect MSG Debut

With less than 5 seconds left in overtime, assisted by Shattenkirk himself, Filip Chytil scored his first goal in a Rangers jersey capping off a thrilling 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Kevin Shattenkirk had a brilliant debut with 3 assists while Chris Kreider and Brady Skjei starred for the blueshirts. On the flip side the Rangers should be extremely disappointed with the performance from defensemen Marc Staal and John Gilmour who both looked miserable. As for the Devils they should be thrilled with their performance. They hung around in a game and PTO player Jimmy Hayes impressed in his first brother v brother of the year (Kevin also has a goal for the Rangers).

Biggest Winner: Kevin Shattenkirk. It could not have gone better for Shattenkirk. 

Biggest Loser: The NHL. Yet again penalties were the story of a game that is supposed to be used for 5v5 player evaluation. The refs have other ideas calling 17 penalties.

3 Stars

3. Jimmy Hayes-NJD (1 Goal, 1 Assist)

2. Kevin Shattenkirk-NYR (3 Assists)

1. Chris Kreider-NYR (1 Goal, 1 Assist)

Nolan Patrick Gives Ghost the Sauce for Philly's First Preseason Win

Just 43 seconds into what was Philadelphia’s 3rd overtime this pre season, Nolan Patrick picked up the puck and began a 2 on 1 rush. This rush ended with Patrick dishing a saucer pass to Shayne Gostisbehere who wired it home for the 3 - 2 win. The young NHL-hopeful (Hagg, Morin, Sanheim) defenseman of the Flyers all had solid nights. Morin and Sanheim looked especially calm and smart with the puck as well as physical defensively. Morin used his size well and Sanheim looked great with the puck and took the puck into the zone himself with ease. Gostisbehere was healthy and especially sharp this game even before his OT winner, as he was as fast and shifty like in his rookie season, with his laser shots hitting their target (After having trouble with that last season). Patrick was solid all night and looked as poised as he could for a just-turned 19 year old savior of the city of Philadelphia, and topped his solid night off with a perfect saucer pass to Ghost, who once again scores in a 3 on 3 overtime. The Flyers won the game off the back of 2 very solid periods form goalie Michal Neuvirth and 2 PP goals from 23 year old Taylor Leier. The islander goal scorers for this game were Barzal and Lee. The Flyers lost their other split squad game 3-2 in Brooklyn.

Biggest Winner: Leier. Pushing for a spot on the Flyers roster and making the veterans above him work for theirs.

Biggest Loser: Coaches who wanted to evaluate players and not watch a 5 on 3 for ghost slashes and faceoff violations. 

3 Stars (PPL Arena)

1 - Taylor Leier (2 G)

2 - Michal Neuvirth (16 Saves)

3 - Shayne Gostisbehere (1 G 2 A)

HM: Patrick, Wiese

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