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The Philadelphia Flyers faced a disappointing defeat against the New York Rangers, losing 6-3 on Saturday afternoon. Mika Zibanejad led the Rangers with a hat trick, marking his tenth career hat trick and setting a new franchise record for power-play goals.
The Flyers struggled defensively, with Sean Couturier openly criticizing the team's performance, stating, 'We sucked' after the loss. In the first period, Flyers forward Rodrigo Abols left the game due to a lower-body injury after colliding with Rangers forward Gabe Perreault.
Following the game, the Flyers announced roster moves, including recalling defenseman Hunter McDonald from the Phantoms, as Rasmus Ristolainen was placed on Injured Reserve with an upper-body injury. This loss marked the Flyers' sixth consecutive defeat, further complicating their season as they continue to navigate injuries and inconsistent play according to multiple reports.