Philadelphia Flyers (22-21-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (19-20-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Islanders -163,

The Philadelphia Flyers (20-20-6) took full advantage of a hapless New York Islanders (16-19-7) second period to surge to a 5-3 win in UBS Arena on Thursday night.

Sean Couturier had a goal and an assist, Travis Konecny added three assists and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders 5-3.

Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Philadelphia Flyers (19-20-6, in the Metropolitan Division ... these teams square off this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Anders Lee has 20 goals and 16 assists for the Islanders.

The New York Islanders suffered their second straight loss, falling 5-3 at the hands of the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night at UBS Arena.

This is what it looks like when the season slips away in January. A disastrous second period, a total squandering of momentum, a team that played most of the night as though nobody was on the same page and a home crowd that sounded more disappointed than upset.

The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders, 5-3, at UBS Arena in Elmont on Thursday evening. The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders, 5-3, at UBS Arena in Elmont on Thursday evening. Five different Flyers players scored goals, while Travis Konecny collected three assists.

While the New York Islanders and the NHL thought Tsyplakov's hit was clean, the Philadelphia Flyers certainly disagreed.

Philadelphia Flyers (19-20-6, in the Metropolitan Division ... time these teams square off this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Anders Lee has 20 goals and 16 assists for the Islanders.

NEW YORK -- - Sean Couturier had a goal and an assist, Travis Konecny added three assists and the Philadelphia Flyers ... Bo Horvat, Mathew Barzal and Anders Lee scored for New York.

The Philadelphia Flyers are back in action tonight as they take on the New York Islanders in the second game of a back-to-back.

Undrafted rookie may get sent back down soon as injured players start to return, but he's made his presence felt while here.