On This Date…

On May 6th, 1976, Flyers winger Reggie Leach scored an NHL-record 5 goals against the Boston Bruins in a playoff game giving the Flyers a 6-3 win, closing out the Bruins 4 games to 1, and sending the Flyers to their 3rd consecutive Stanley Cup Final.

On May 6th, 2011, Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee struck out 16 batters vs. Atlanta Braves but lost 5-0.

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On This Date…

On May 6th, 1976, the Flyers defeated the Boston Bruins 6-3 in game 5, winning the conference final 4 games to 1.  Flyers Reg Leach had an NHL record 5 goals in the series clincher, and 9 goals during the 5-game series. The win sent the Flyers to the Stanley Cup Finals for the third consecutive season.

 

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