Trevor Zegras led the Philadelphia Flyers to a thrilling 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Blues in a shootout. The match, held on Friday night, showcased Zegras’s stellar performance, where he not only scored two goals and provided an assist but also netted the winning goal in the shootout.
Game Highlights and Key Players
- Trevor Zegras: 2 goals, 1 assist, game-winning shootout goal.
- Christian Dvorak: 2 goals, 1 assist.
- Owen Tippett: 1 goal, 3 assists.
- Samuel Ersson: 12 saves, crucial during the shootout.
The Flyers extended their point streak to 3-0-2 and improved to 6-2-2 over their last ten games. This victory against the Blues showcased their resilience as they managed to come back multiple times.
Scoring Summary
The game featured multiple lead changes, starting with Jordan Kyrou putting the Blues ahead just 1:19 into the match. He capitalized on a turnover from Zegras to score from the right circle. Zegras quickly responded, scoring his first goal and leveling the match at 8:18.
Jimmy Snuggerud restored the lead for St. Louis at 2-1, but Dvorak pulled the Flyers within one just moments later. The game saw another quick exchange of goals, with the Blues going ahead 3-1 thanks to a goal from Justin Faulk. However, the Flyers rallied back with Dvorak’s goal, followed by Zegras’s second, which tied the game at 3-3.
Third Period and Shootout
The third period was action-packed, with Holloway putting the Blues ahead 4-3. However, Dvorak and Tippett both found the back of the net, bringing the score to 5-5. The teams headed into overtime with each looking for the decisive goal.
In overtime, the Flyers dominated with five shots compared to just one from the Blues. However, neither team scored, leading to a shootout where Zegras scored the only goal after Ersson denied attempts from Blues players.
Upcoming Matches
The Flyers will face off against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night, while the Blues will host the Vegas Golden Knights on the same night. Both teams look to maintain or improve their current standings in the NHL.
