The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings in overtime, 2-1, at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday evening.

Detroit Red Wings react after 2-1 (OT) loss at Philadelphia Flyers

Joel Farabee’s goal at 5:21 of the second period was the only scoring through two periods. He fired in a backhand shot from the slot as the Red Wings were scrambling in their zone. The Flyers had the game’s only power play and didn’t convert.

Ristolainen tapped a loose puck just across the goal line with 4:34 remaining in overtime. Detroit defenseman Moritz Seider tried to clear the puck from in front of the goal but happened to pin it against the post, allowing Ristolainen to have the easy tap-in.

With the win, the Flyers extended their point streak to a season-high six games and are winners of three straight.

Cates only had five points in his first 24 games, but he’s been on fire since gaining chemistry with wingers Tyson Foerster and Bobby Brink. The trio have combined to become the Flyers’ best line and one of the best lines in the entire league in terms of driving play and generating chances.

DETROIT — Marco Kasper scored twice, Lucas Raymond had a goal and three assists, and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 on Monday night.

Detroit Red Wings (21-21-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (21-20-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers and the Detroit Red Wings square off in Eastern Conference action.

The New Jersey Devils are preparing to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers again on Jan. 29. As they hope to take their first win against the Flyers this season, Tomas Tatar is preparing to step on the ice for his 900th game of his NHL career.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Winter Classic charity hockey game returns to Saskatoon on Saturday afternoon at Merlis Belsher Place. It’s a rare blend of football and hockey, where pucks and footballs metaphorically collide.

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