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Instant analysis: Red Wings squander high-energy effort
The Detroit News
Published 9:45 p.m. ET Oct. 25, 2014 | Updated 10:53 p.m. ET Oct. 25, 2014
Detroit Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg (40) and Philadelphia Flyers' Michael Del Zotto, right, cross sticks as Zetterberg brings the puck into the Flyers' zone in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 4-2. Tom Mihalek/Associated Press
Philadelphia Flyers' Ray Emery (29), left, defends the goal as Detroit Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg (40) tries to get a shot off in the third period. Tom Mihalek, AP
Detroit Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk, (13), center, celebrates his goal with teammates Darren Helm, (43) and Tomas Tatar, right, in the third period. Tom Mihalek/Associated Press
Philadelphia Flyers' Michael Raffl (12), center, celebrates his empty-net goal with teammates in the closing minute of the third period. Tom Mihalek/Associated Press
Detroit Red Wings' Riley Sheahan, center, raises his arms as he circles behind the net after scoring against the Philadelphia Flyers' Ray Emery, right, in the first period. Tom Mihalek/Associated Press
Detroit Red Wings' Jonas Gustavsson (50), bottom, sprawls on the ice after failing to stop the shot by Philadelphia Flyers' Nicklas Grossman (8), right, during the second period. Tom Mihalek/Associated Press
Philadelphia Flyers' Nick Schultz (55) left, and the Detroit Red Wings' Drew Miller (20), front right, battle for control of the puck while goalie Ray Emery (29) watches during the first period. Tom Mihalek/Associated Press
Philadelphia Flyers' Jakub Voracek (93), left, tries for a wraparound goal against Detroit Red Wings' Jonas Gustavsson (50) as Red Wings' Niklas Kronwall (55) also defends in the second period. Tom Mihalek/Associated Press
Red Wings squander energetic first two periods with a lack of "finish" and two defensive mistakes. Underlines need for more offense going forward. Expect lots of tight games.
--Gregg Kruppa
This was a game the Red Wings probably deserved a better fate.
They dominated this game for long stretches, but somehow, the Philadelphia Flyers escaped with a 4-2 victory.
Give Flyers goalie Ray Emery a lot of credit for saving the Flyers while they were running around all over the ice.
When the Flyers finally did get a few scoring chances, they converted.
It happens in hockey. The better team doesn't always win. This game was a case of that.
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