Flyers Beat Panthers In Home Opener, Neuvirth Earns Shutout
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Neuvirth stopped 31 shots for his first shutout in more than 3 1/2 years, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 1-0 victory over the Florida Panthers on Monday night.
Brayden Schenn scored to help the Flyers win for the first time in three games this season.
Neuvirth replaced Steve Mason after Florida scored four goals in a 7-1 victory Saturday night. Mason left the team Monday because of unspecified personal reasons, giving Neuvirth the chance to shut down the Panthers from the opening faceoff.
He had his first shutout since March 11, 2012, against Toronto.
Philadelphia coach Dave Hakstol won for the first time in the NHL game after spending 11 seasons coaching North Dakota. The college-to-pros move in the NHL is a rare one. Hakstol was the first to make the jump since Bob Johnson went from Wisconsin to the Calgary Flames in 1982.
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