The Phantoms are unfortunately following the early season lead of their NHL brethren.
A 5-1 loss to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on the road yesterday dropped the Flyers' AHL affiliate to a 1-4 record.
A shorthanded goal by Nate Raduns 2 minutes, 37 seconds into the first period gave the Phantoms a quick 1-0 lead, but three Bridgeport goals later in the period sent the Sound Tigers off to their fourth win in six games.
Trevor Smith, Sean Bentivoglio and Jesse Joensuu all had a goal and an assist for Bridgeport, with Smith and Kurtis McLean scoring on power plays.