Along with Jeff Carter, Mike Richards grew up in the Philadelphia Flyers organization. Once the Flyers were swept out of the 2011 NHL Playoffs by the eventual champion Boston Bruins, the Flyers wanted to make changes. Carter was traded to Columbus, while Richards was traded to Los Angeles. Neither player was happy to hear the news they would be leaving Philadelphia. In 2010 a year before, both young men help lead the Flyers to the Stanley Cup Finals, before losing to the Blackhawks in 6 games. Obviously the Flyers brass wanted a fresh start. Richards came in Saturday with LA and left with a 5-4 overtime win. He was cheered and booed at the Wells Fargo Center. The former Flyers captain attempted to down play the game prior the start of the game. Nevertheless he had to have emotions in a place in which he spent so much time. Winning makes it all feel a little better.
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