This Day in the Broad Street Bullies History

On this day in 1997, Eric Lindros netted a hat trick as the Flyers defeated the New York Rangers, 6-3, in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden. Lindros scored his first goal in the first period on a wrap around that just barely crossed the goal line, as the Flyers took a 1-0 lead. In the third period, after two quick goals by the Rangers in the period, Lindros responded with a slapper that beat Mike Richter glove side, giving the Flyers a 3-2 lead. Lindros scored his ninth goal of the postseason, as the captain added an empty net goal with time winding down. The Flyers closed up the series with two more victories over the Rangers, winning the series 4-1. The Orange & Black advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals and were promptly swept by the Detroit Red Wings.