Philadelphia fourth-line winger Garnet Hathaway should be a little bit lighter in the pocketbook, showing his gratitude to every one of his teammates for what took place Friday night in Denver. Just two days earlier, Hathaway’s epic gaffe resulted in what should’ve been an insurance goal in a 5-3 victory over Utah into a painful, backbreaking 5-4 loss to the Mammoth in overtime. Two wins on a three-game road trip would’ve been considered good. But earning just three points in the first two contests was disappointing, especially considering the guaranteed loss in regulation slated for last night against the Avalanche.
Flyers’ win over Avalanche could be a season-saving, statement game