Flyers Lose to Rangers, Face Tough Stretch

0:00This is Corey with NHL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Philadelphia Flyers dropped another tough one at home, falling hard to the New York Rangers on Monday night after a three-nothing shutout lost two. The Utah Mammoth four days earlier. The Rangers jumped out to a three-go lead in the first period alone, and things only got worse from there as the flyers struggled to mount any real. Come back. Their penalty kill, which had been a bright spot after the Olympic break, has swung back the wrong way lately. They've allowed goals on six of their last 13 kills, including two on power plays against the Rangers that are really stung, wiping out any momentum, just as it started to build. Goaltender Dan Vlata bore the brunt of a heavy workload, facing six goals in two periods, his season high. Coming off nine, starts in 11 games, since late January, the 28-year-old looked fatigued early, letting in soft rebounds that the Rangers. Capitalized on.

1:01Amid the frustration, young forward Alex Bump stood out in his strong NHL showing. The 20-year-old fired a team high four shots, created four scoring chances, and earned solid ice time alongside Travis Kineckney, giving fans a glimpse of future promise on a shot-shy offense. Looking ahead, the flyers face a brutal stretch with three late-night games, Wednesday against the Washington Capitals on National TV Thursday at the buy, Minnesota Wild, and Saturday versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. None look easy for a team desperate to build any rhythm. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode, a pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No earbuds required. S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.