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The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Dallas Stars 2-1 in overtime on Sunday night at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Sam Ersson made 17 saves for the Flyers, who improved to 37-24-12 on the season. Travis Konecny scored on the power play to give Philadelphia the lead in the second period, but Arttu Hyry tied it with a shorthanded goal later in the frame. The game went to overtime, where Trevor Zegras netted the winner for the Flyers.
Why it matters
This was an important victory for the Flyers as they continue to battle for a playoff spot in the crowded Eastern Conference. The win gives them two crucial points and helps them maintain their position in the standings. The game also featured strong special teams play, with both teams converting on the power play.
The details
The Flyers opened the scoring in the second period when Travis Konecny scored on the power play, taking a pass from Matvei Michkov and wrapping the puck past Stars goalie Casey DeSmith. However, the Stars tied it later in the period with a shorthanded goal from Arttu Hyry. The game remained tied at 1-1 through regulation, setting up the overtime period. In the extra session, Trevor Zegras scored the winner for the Flyers, taking a pass from Cam York and beating DeSmith with a shot through the legs.
The Flyers’ first power play came at the 3:34 mark of the first period.The Stars’ first power play came at the 10:41 mark of the first period.The Flyers’ second power play came at the 8:00 mark of the second period, leading to Konecny’s goal.The Flyers’ third power play came at the 16:27 mark of the second period.The game-winning overtime goal was scored at the 3:27 mark of the extra session.
The players
Sam Ersson
The Flyers’ starting goaltender, who made 17 saves and earned the win.
Travis Konecny
The Flyers’ forward who scored the opening goal on the power play in the second period.
Trevor Zegras
The Flyers’ forward who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.
Arttu Hyry
The Stars’ forward who scored the shorthanded goal to tie the game in the second period.
Casey DeSmith
The Stars’ goaltender who made the start and took the overtime loss.
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What they’re saying
“We knew this was going to be a tough back-to-back, but the guys really dug deep and found a way to get the two points. Sam was solid in net and the special teams made the difference.”
— John Tortorella, Flyers Head Coach
What’s next
The Flyers will look to build on this win when they travel to Washington to take on the Capitals on Tuesday, March 31.
The takeaway
This overtime victory showcases the Flyers’ resilience and ability to win close games, which will be crucial as they continue to fight for a playoff spot in the tight Eastern Conference race.