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  Graphic: Genevive Oliver When you talk about players who truly defined the Pittsburgh Penguins, a name that isn't just on the list, but at the very top for so many fans is Marc-Andre Fleury. 'Flower,' as he was universally known, wasn't just a goaltender; he was a defining presence for over a decade, famous for his heart-stopping saves, that famous smile, and a sheer dedication that never wavered. His career wasn't just about stats; it was a remarkable journey from a highly anticipated first overall pick to a three-time Stanley Cup champion, a testament to his remarkable perseverance, unwavering development, and the deep, enduring connection he forged with Pittsburgh. The Budding Star: From First Pick to Full-Time Starter On draft day in 2003, when the Pittsburgh Penguins made the bold move of selecting Marc-Andre Fleury first overall - a rare and significant distinction for a goaltender - is when the excitement began. Only 18 years old, Fleury promptly made his N...

Kraken VS Flyers 2-1, 12/29/23

 




*Sorry for the lack of photos! Hoping to get permission eventually.*


   The Seattle Kraken played against the Flyers on Friday, December 29th. The game wasn't too eventful, just a 1-1 tie and they went into overtime!


Here's the Kraken lineup against the Flyers:

Tatar - Beniers - Eberle

McCann - Wennburg - Burakovsky

Tolvanen - Gourde - Bjorkstrand

Yamamoto - Kartye - Tanev


Dunn - Larsson

Oleksiak - Borgen

Schultz - Dumoulin


Daccord

Driedger


Here's the Flyers lineup against the Kraken:

Tippett - Couturier - Konecny

Foerster - Frost - Atkinson

Farabee - Poehling - Brink

Deslauriers - Laughton - Hathaway


York - Sanheim

Seeler - Walker

Zamula - Ristolainen


Hart

Ersson


   Near the end of first, Travis Konecny scores - putting the Flyers in the lead. The final score of first period being 1-0.


Second period was a completely scoreless period.


   Vince Dunn scores the first goal for the Kraken!! The final score for third period being 1-1, going into overtime.


   Justin Schultz scores in overtime! The Kraken wins with a 2-1 score.



"We played hard and we played well." Carter Hart said.



- John Tortorella - 1,500 NHL Games

- Carter Hart was the second star of the game!

- Carter Hart made 27 saves tonight

- Justin Schultz scored not only the game winner tonight, but he also scored his 3rd of the season! 

- Vince Dunn stats:

   - 6 Goals

   - 24 Assists

   - 30 Points

- Travis Konecny stats:

   - 17 Goals

   - 12 Assists

   - 29 Points

- Justin Schultz stats:

   - 3 Goals

   - 7 Assists

   - 10 Points


 

 





POST-GAME : John Tortorella

POST-GAME : Scott Laughton

POST-GAME : Travis Sanheim


 

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