Clarke Sparks Flyers to 4-4 Tie with Islanders
Bobby Clarke nets power play goal with 5:38 left to salvage a 4-4 tie at Nassau Coliseum. Flyers blow a 3-1 lead as Tim Kerr is lost for six to eight weeks with a knee injury and Frank Bathe exits with a hip issue. Sittler, Sinisalo help build the 3-1 cushion before New York answers with two Bossy goals to force the draw.
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Bullets Stump Sixers 100 97 in Capital Centre upset
Washington Bullets upset Philadelphia 100 97 at Capital Centre in a tense game honoring coach Gene Shue on his birthday. Rick Mahorn starred with 11 rebounds while Maurice Cheeks was knocked to the floor leading to Toney leaving with a shoulder injury. The win delays Billy Cunningham’s pursuit of 300 coaching victories until a future game.
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