Congratulations are in order for Flyers captain Mike Richards. Richards set an NHL record during Sunday's 5-2 victory against the New York Rangers by scoring his third career 3-on-5 goal. No other player has scored that many goals in such an undermanned situation.
"It's not something that I knew or obviously was trying for, but we always try to score shorthanded," Richards said. "When you kill a penalty or a 5-on-3 like that it just gives you that much more momentum and an energy boost."
On the season, Richards now has 20 goals and a team high 32 assists for 52 points. Of his 20 goals, five of them have come shorthanded which is good for the league lead. The Flyers have a few days off now and will be back in action on Thursday night when they host the Buffalo Sabres.
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best all'round player in the game in all situations
Absolutely is and he is going to lead the flyguys through the playoffs
Brett said
Richie is the best shorthanded player in the game! Hands down!