In their second and final matchup of the season the Arizona Coyotes visited the Philadelphia Flyers. I try to shoot the warm ups before the game because I can get pictures of the players without their helmets on, and they seem to be a little less focused on keeping an eye on the puck so I can capture some eyes and expressions.
27 Jan 2015: Arizona Coyotes center Kyle Chipchura (24) warms up before the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
Ray Emery began the game for the Flyers while Steve Mason, still recovering from injury, rested on the bench. The Coyotes scored two goals in the first few minutes of play and that was enough for head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, Craig Berube, to call Steve Mason into action.
27 Jan 2015: Philadelphia Flyers goalie Steve Mason (35) makes the save during the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
R.J. Umberger tied the game during the second period bringing the Flyers back from their early deficit.
27 Jan 2015: Philadelphia Flyers left wing R.J. Umberger (18) celebrates his goal during the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
The game was forced into overtime with the score tied at three and then further into a game ending shootout. Wayne Simmons flicked in the final goal claiming a hard fought victory for the Flyers.
Here’s a few of my favorite shots from the game:
27 Jan 2015: Philadelphia Flyers center Ryan White (25) holds onto the jersey of Arizona Coyotes center Joe Vitale (14) during the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
27 Jan 2015: A fan yells at Arizona Coyotes left wing Lauri Korpikoski (28) during the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
27 Jan 2015: Arizona Coyotes center Kyle Chipchura (24) chases Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Mark Streit (32) around the back of the net during the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
27 Jan 2015: Philadelphia Flyers center Brayden Schenn (10) tries to keep the puck away from his defender during the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
27 Jan 2015: A Philadelphia Flyer's ice girl during the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA