NEWARK, N.J. – When Travis Konecny had an “A” for alternate captain sewn on his jersey last season, it was for good reason. But years before this, his teammates probably would have opted for an “L” because he had already evolved into a leader. The Flyers veteran right wing has elevated his game to a new, higher level this season.

On a day when the teams were blocking pucks left and right — they combined for 32 on net — the Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils, 3-1, Saturday. Travis Konecny scored an empty-netter with 3 seconds remaining.

The Philadelphia Flyers grinded out a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on Saturday afternoon.

Bobby Brink and Travis Konecny scored in the third period, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Saturday.

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John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (20-20-6) are in Newark on Saturday afternoon to take on Sheldon Keefe's New Jersey Devils (26-15-6).

On Saturday, January 18th, the Devils’ afternoon plans were derailed by the Philadelphia Flyers, who handed them their third consecutive loss with a 3-1 win at Prudential Center, extending their losing streak and giving the Flyers their second straight victory.

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Bobby Brink scored the go-ahead goal with 7:16 left in the third period to help the visiting Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-1 win against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday in Newark, N.J.

The Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 at the Prudential Center on Saturday, picking up two crucial points in a Metropolitan showdown. Tyson Foerster had a two-point game (2A) on his birthday, and Matvei Michkov,