{"id":542900,"date":"2026-04-05T23:42:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T23:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542900\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T23:42:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T23:42:28","slug":"martones-1st-nhl-goal-wins-game-for-flyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542900\/","title":{"rendered":"Martone’s 1st NHL Goal Wins Game for Flyers"},"content":{"rendered":"

No other player in NHL history had registered more shots on goal in their first two NHL games than Porter Martone<\/a>. In total, Martone had 14 shots following his second game on Thursday night against Detroit. It was only a matter of time before that first goal was coming.<\/p>\n

The 19-year-old picked a great time for it. Martone’s first NHL goal was the overtime winner, as the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> defeated the Boston Bruins<\/a>, 2-1, on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n

How It Happened<\/p>\n

The Flyers jumped out to the lead just 4:19 into the game. Martone made a nice touch pass along the wall to spring a two-on-one that was finished off by Christian Dvorak<\/a> for his 17th goal of the season.<\/p>\n

Both teams managed 11 shots on goal in the second period, which featured no goals. The Flyers had three power plays in the period.<\/p>\n

Just 35 seconds into the third, the Bruins tied the game with a power-play goal. David Pastrnak<\/a>‘s shot hit Dan Vladar<\/a>‘s glove and went just wide, but Casey Mittelstadt<\/a> got the puck back in front for Pavel Zacha<\/a> to clean it up for his 29th goal of the season.<\/p>\n

In overtime, the Flyers drew two penalties within seven seconds to get a 5-on-3. That’s where Martone ended it with his first NHL goal at 2:31 to give the Flyers the win.<\/p>\n

Box Score1st Period2nd Period3rd PeriodBOS Pavel Zacha (29) PP (Casey Mittelstadt, David Pastrnak) 0:35OvertimeBy the NumbersShots:\u00a0Flyers:\u00a031,\u00a0Bruins:\u00a019Power Play:\u00a0Flyers:\u00a01-for-5,\u00a0Bruins:\u00a01-for-1Faceoffs:\u00a0Flyers:\u00a059.3%,\u00a0Bruins:\u00a040.7%Goalies:\u00a0PHI Dan Vladar:\u00a018 saves on 19 shots, BOS Joonas Korpisalo<\/a>:\u00a029 saves on 31 shotsKey Performers<\/p>\n

\u2b50 Porter Martone\u00a0\u2014 In his fourth NHL game, Martone had a beautiful touch pass for an assist on the opening goal and capped it off with his first NHL goal in overtime. The 19-year-old has made an instant impact, and his first goal gets the Flyers back into playoff position.<\/p>\n

\u2b50\u2b50 Dan Vladar\u00a0\u2014 The reliable Flyers’ netminder was once again a catalyst in a win. He allowed one goal on 19 shots, securing his 26th win of the season. His previous career high for starts in a season was 29.<\/p>\n

\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 Christian Dvorak\u00a0\u2014 Dvorak got the scoring started and added an assist on Martone’s game-winning goal. Another strong game from the Flyers’ veteran, who continues to stabilize the center position.<\/p>\n

The Takeaway<\/p>\n

Just when you thought their backs were against the wall after back-to-back regulation losses on Tuesday and Thursday, the Flyers pick up wins on Friday and Sunday and get all the help they need in the standings to move back into playoff position with five games remaining in the regular season. It’s remarkable how this team has turned things around in just weeks. And the newest Flyer has put his stamp on it less than one week after making his debut.<\/p>\n

Up Next<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Flyers\u00a0start a three-game road trip on Tuesday night against the New Jersey Devils at 7 PM.<\/p>\n

Kevin Durso<\/a>\u00a0is Flyers insider for 97.3 ESPN. Follow him on social media\u00a0@Kevin_Durso<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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