Red Wings sends Flyers to franchise record-extending 9th straight loss to start season
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings ended the Philadelphia Flyers' franchise-record nine consecutive losses at the start of their season, defeating the Flyers 2-1 on Thursday night. Andrew Copp broke a tie with just 4:38 minutes remaining in the game, putting Detroit ahead with a precise shot. Despite one final opportunity, the Flyers missed the mark when Oliver Bonk shot wide from 10 feet with eight seconds left on the clock.
Dylan Larkin set up the equalizing goal for Detroit by passing across the slot during a 2-on-1 sequence, leading to Anton Johansson's first NHL goal of the season at 4:31 in the second period. Johansson becomes the third Scandinavian rookie to score his first career goal this season for the Red Wings, joining fellow Swedes William Wallinder and Norwegian Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. Tarasov made 17 saves throughout the match. For Philadelphia, Joseph Woll made 24 saves.
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