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CHICAGO John Tortorella wouldnt use the term but he surely hinted at it. A game against the NHLs basement dweller had all the makings of a trap game. But this time, unlike that forgetful game against the San Jose Sharks in early November, the Flyers did not get snared and skated away with a 3-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. Forty-four games later, this is a different Flyers team. Sam Ersson, who started in California too, has grown and developed a high-end game. He was once again stellar in net and made 22 saves against the Blackhawks, including a ridiculous sprawl