Flyers Beat Panthers; New Arena Announced

The Philadelphia Flyers claimed a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers, with Noah Cates scoring the decisive goal late in the game, marking their second consecutive win after a losing streak. The Flyers' comeback was aided by goals from Morgan Frost and Garnet Hathaway, while Florida's Sam Reinhart tallied two goals in a close contest. In other Philadelphia sports news, plans were announced for a new arena in South Philadelphia, set to open in 2031, which will host both the 76ers and Flyers. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes are set to honor Eric Staal with a jersey retirement ceremony, while his brother Jordan Staal is on a scoring streak. The Anaheim Ducks are struggling, suffering a significant 6-0 loss to the Flyers, marking their first shutout of the season and continuing a three-game losing streak. Coach Greg Cronin described the recent defeats as a 'beatdown,' but the team is looking to rebound quickly.