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Flyers win after Myrtetus speech
Flyers secure first win after Jason Myrtetus' speech inspires team amid cancer battle.
In brief
Flyers secure first win after Jason Myrtetus' speech inspires team amid cancer battle. Philadelphia Flyers win their first game after Jason Myrtetus' speech following his cancer battle. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Flyers' first win
The Flyers won 3-1 over Ottawa Senators after a speech by Jason Myrtetus.
Myrtetus' speech
Jason Myrtetus, a lifetime goalie and Flyers broadcast personality, gave a speech after his morning skate.
Cancer battle
Myrtetus has been publicly battling colorectal cancer while leading the team.
Tocchet's reaction
Rick Tocchet noted the speech created a pause and silence among players before dressing.
Team response
The Flyers turned in their best effort of the season and secured their first win.
Player of the game
The Flyers awarded Jason Myrtetus with orange boxing gloves honoring the 50th anniversary of Rocky.
Shades of 90s hockey
Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone scored the Flyers' deciding goals in a 90s-style line-up.
Mighty Ducks comparison
The Flyers' line-up resembles the 1990s Mighty Ducks of Anaheim with two offensive stars and a defensive center.
Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya
Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya were offensive dynamos in the 1990s Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
Steve Rucchin
Steve Rucchin covered defensive responsibilities for Selanne and Kariya in the 1990s Mighty Ducks.
Modern line-up
Noah Cates acts as the defensive center for Michkov and Martone in the Flyers' line-up.
Myrtetus' impact
Myrtetus' speech improved team morale after a franchise worst 0-6-3 start.
Injury updates
The Flyers called up Hunter McDonald and sent Helge Grans and Jack Studnicka back to Lehigh Valley.
Alex Bump
Alex Bump scored seven goals in five games with the Phantoms before returning to the Flyers.
What matters most
Philadelphia Flyers win their first game after Jason Myrtetus' speech following his cancer battle.
