{"id":543307,"date":"2026-04-06T05:22:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T05:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/543307\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T05:22:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T05:22:23","slug":"flyers-martone-scores-first-nhl-goal-in-ot-win-over-bruins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/543307\/","title":{"rendered":"Flyers&#8217; Martone scores first NHL goal in OT win over Bruins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Boston%2C+MA&amp;city=Boston&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Flyers%27+Martone+scores+first+NHL+goal+in+OT+win+over+Bruins&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fma%2Fboston%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F06%2Fflyers-martone-scores-first-nhl-goal-in-ot-win-over-bruins%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d30956b9733.jpg\" alt=\"A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the chaotic action of a hockey goal, with sharp geometric shapes in bright colors representing the players, sticks, and ice.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A young Flyers player&#8217;s first career goal in overtime secures a crucial victory over a divisional rival.Boston Today<\/p>\n<p>In his NHL debut, Philadelphia Flyers forward Porter Martone scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give his team a 2-1 victory over the visiting Boston Bruins on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>This was Martone&#8217;s first career NHL goal, a significant milestone for the young player. The Flyers&#8217; win over the Bruins also has playoff implications, as both teams are vying for postseason positioning in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>With the game tied 1-1 in overtime, the Flyers were awarded a 5-on-3 power play. Martone capitalized, firing a wrist shot past Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark to secure the victory for Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>      The game was played on Sunday, April 6, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Porter Martone<\/p>\n<p>A rookie forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.<\/p>\n<p>Linus Ullmark<\/p>\n<p>The goaltender for the Boston Bruins who was unable to stop Martone&#8217;s game-winning shot.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Boston%2C+MA&amp;city=Boston&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Flyers%27+Martone+scores+first+NHL+goal+in+OT+win+over+Bruins&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fma%2Fboston%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F06%2Fflyers-martone-scores-first-nhl-goal-in-ot-win-over-bruins%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cThat was an unbelievable feeling to get that first goal. The guys have been great in welcoming me, and I&#8217;m just glad I could contribute to the win tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Porter Martone, Flyers forward<\/p>\n<p>            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Flyers and Bruins will meet again on April 15th in Boston as they continue their push for the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Martone&#8217;s game-winning goal in his NHL debut is an inspiring moment for the young player and a boost for the Flyers as they aim to secure a playoff berth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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