VOORHEES, N.J. — As John Tortorella fielded questions about healthy scratching Joel Farabee, the head coach spoke in a nurturing way. The Flyers are trying to spark Farabee, not punish him.
Garnet Hathaway immediately went after the Islander, but he wouldn't drop the gloves. Joel Farabee tapped him later but was called for slashing instead. Rasmus Ristolainen made a point to hit ...