Jaromir Jagr continues his success in his return to the NHL. Last night he scored the game winning goal with 12:48 left in the third period to beat New Jersey 2-1.
The newly deemed captain Chris Pronger, made his return to the ice last night after recovering from wrist and back surgeries during the off-season. Pronger got an assist and even a roughing minor last night.
Both general manger Paul Holmgrem and head coach Peter Laviolette are confident that Pronger will play in the season opener Thursday night against Boston.
Wayne Simmonds scored in the second period (12:19) on the power play to put the Flyers up 1-0.
Center Stephane Veilleux scored New Jersey's only goal, which was earned 14 seconds in to the second period.
Martin Brodeur made 25 saves for the Devils last night. Ilya Bryzgalov made 17 saves last night for Philadelphia, then was substituted for Sergei Bobrovsky in the second.
The Flyers will head to New Jersey to play the Devils Saturday night for their final preseason game.
Recap links coming soon.
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