PHILADELPHIA — It was an early-season storyline that stuck in John Tortorella’s craw. Desperately searching for chemistry among his forwards, the Flyers coach wasn’t just placing them in the proverbial blender, but it seemed as if he was actively attempting to use every combination mathematically possible.

Joel Farabee is all about standing up for his teammates. Now, he’s standing up for the LGBTQ+ community. The forward has joined Scott Laughton this year as the Flyers’ Pride ambassador. As part of the initiative,

With the win, the Flyers extended their point streak to a season-high six games and are winners of three straight.

When it comes to supporting LGBTQ+ people, Gritty isn’t compromising. The Philadelphia Flyers’ beloved mascot took center stage Tuesday during their annual Pride Night. He started the festivities with a dramatic entrance, waving the Progress Flag for all to see.

Farabee was involved in the Flyers ' two goals in this low-scoring affair, breaking the deadlock in the second period and setting up the game-winner from Rasmus Ristolainen in the final seconds of overtime. Farabee has been productive since returning to the lineup three games ago, picking up four points (one goal, three assists) in that span.

Ristolainen was the OT hero after a move and a loose puck just trickled by Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon on a rush and a deke lost by Owen Tippett in the blue paint. They've had their ups, and definitely their downs, but for right now, the Flyers are hanging in there.

Joel Farabee will be healthy scratched Saturday night, but John Tortorella said the Flyers are “not going to give up” on the 24-year-old winger.

Travis Konecny has been there before. The Flyers’ alternate captain is not worried about Joel Farabee. “He’s a huge part of this team,” Konecny said.

Rasmus Ristolainen taps in the game-winner to extend the Flyers’ point streak to a season-high six (5-0-1) games.

Pride ambassadors Scott Laughton and Joel Farabee to Host Guests as Part of Their Season Long Pride Initiative.

The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings in overtime, 2-1, at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday evening.

Rasmus Ristolainen scored in overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night.