Flyers battle back to defeat Penguins

PHILADELPHIA — The Flyers opened to a throwback video from the Stanley Cup glory days, then displayed a quick fuse that showed flashes of the old Broad Street Bullies spirit and revved up the crowd.

The bond with the past and the rowdy home fans gave a nice emotional lift, but it was Jeff Carter and Mike Richards who jolted the offense early and really got Philadelphia back in its playoff series against Pittsburgh.

Carter and Richards scored their first goals of the series early for a sorely needed fast start on home ice. Claude Giroux and Simon Gagne put the Flyers ahead for good in a 6-3 victory over the Penguins on Sunday.

Pittsburgh leads the opening-round series 2-1 and Game 4 is Tuesday night in Philadelphia.

CANUCKS 3, BLUES 2: At St. Louis, Steve Bernier broke a tie in the opening minute of the third period with Vancouver's third power-play goal of the game.

Mattias Ohlund and Daniel Sedin also scored power-play goals, and Roberto Luongo made 24 saves to help the Canucks take a 3-0 series lead.

David Backes and Andy McDonald scored for St. Louis.

DEVILS 4, HURRICANES 2: At Raleigh, N.C., Travis Zajac scored at 4:58 of overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of their playoff series.

Zach Parise scored for the third straight game and assisted on Zajac's winner, giving the Devils a 2-1 series lead and helping them bounce back from an overtime loss two nights earlier by turning the tables on the Hurricanes.

DUCKS 3, SHARKS 2: At San Jose, Andrew Ebbett broke a tie with his first career playoff goal from an awkward angle with 10:16 left, and Anaheim stunned the top-seeded Sharks with another defensive gem to take a 2-0 series lead.