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Flyers get first preseason win, 5-2 over Red Wings (AP)

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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery(notes) blocks a shot in the third period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 5-2.

James van Riemsdyk, vying for a roster spot at left wing, scored two goals to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to their first preseason win, 5-2 over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Mike Pyorala, a 28-year-old free agent playing professionally for the first time outside of Scandanavia, and Dan Carcillo, each had a goal and an assist, and Danny Briere also scored for the Flyers (1-2-1).