Flyers Rout Cup Champion Devils, 6-1 in Preseason Opener
Source: The Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA - Jeremy Roenick and Keith Primeau each had a goal and an assist as the Philadelphia Flyers routed the New Jersey Devils 6-1 Friday night in the exhibition opener for both teams.
Eric Chouinard, Donald Brashear and Mark Recchi each added a goal and an assist for the Flyers. John LeClair scored Philadelphia's other goal.
Scott Niedermayer scored the only goal for the defending Stanley Cup champion Devils at 2:42 of the first period but Brashear tied it on Philadelphia's first shot, at 7:15.
Robert Esche started in goal for the Flyers and saved 14 of 15 shots. Jeff Hackett relieved at 10:57 of the second period and stopped 10 shots.
Corey Schwab allowed three Philadelphia goals on 14 shots before being replaced by Ari Ahonen, also at 10:57 of the second period. Ahonen stopped 13 of 15 shots.
__________________ Chris Banker on the Flyers making the NHL Playoffs:
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Somewhere in America, Gary Bettman and Colin Campbell are hanging themselves tonight.
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