Rangers can’t overcome early deficit as Flyers send them to fifth straight loss

PHILADELPHIA — Travis Konecny scored a pair of goals, Ivan Fedotov made 22 saves, and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers 3-1 on Friday.

Konecny slid a puck through the legs of Rangers’ goalie Igor Shesterkin on a breakaway in the first period, to put Philadelphia up by two.

He added an empty netter in the final minute.

Travis Konecny reacts after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. AP

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save against Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) in the first period at Wells Fargo Center. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

Bobby Brink also scored for Philadelphia, who has registered at least one point in four straight games.

Vincent Trocheck scored for NewYork, which has lost five straight.

Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) reacts after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period at Wells Fargo Center. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

Shesterkin made 32 saves in the loss and kept the Rangers in the game despite most of the game being played in their defensive zone.

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