Simmonds gets shootout winner for Flyers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Wayne Simmonds scored in regulation and got the winning goal in a shootout to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night.

Wayne Simmonds of the Philadelphia Flyers scores the game-winning goal during a shoot out at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (Patrick Smith, Getty Images)

After the Flyers missed on their first two shootout attempts, Simmonds beat Mike Smith for the winner.

Connor Murphy, Martin Erat and Tobias Rieder scored for the Coyotes.

R.J. Umberger and Michael Del Zotto also scored for the Flyers.

Steve Mason was sensational in relief for the Flyers and had 22 saves over the final 2 1/2 periods to help them rally from a 2-0 deficit.

Filed Under: Philadelphia Flyers