Newark, N.J. — Bobby Brink and Travis Konecny delivered decisive third-period goals to propel the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
Rookie standout Matvei Michkov also found the net for the Flyers in this first matchup of the season between the Metropolitan Division rivals. Tyson Foerster chipped in with two assists, while goaltender Samuel Ersson stood strong, recording 12 saves.
Brink broke the 1-1 tie with a power-play goal at the 12:44 mark of the third period, marking his sixth goal of the season. Konecny sealed the win with an empty-netter in the final seconds, bringing his season total to 21 goals.
New Jersey’s Dougie Hamilton opened the scoring in the first period with his first goal since December 2, tallying his sixth of the year. Devils goalie Jake Allen, making his first start since January 1, stopped 15 shots in the loss.
Key Takeaways:
Flyers: Philadelphia continues to show resilience, securing its third come-from-behind win in the last four games.
Devils: Captain Nico Hischier played in his milestone 500th NHL game but was held without a shot, despite netting three goals in his prior two outings.
Game-Changing Moment:
Jesper Bratt appeared to give the Devils the lead early in the third period, but the goal was overturned due to an offside call, shifting momentum firmly in Philadelphia’s favor.
Notable Stat:
New Jersey managed just 13 shots on goal, their lowest total of the season, while Philadelphia allowed fewer shots than in any previous game this year.
What’s Next:
The Flyers return home to face the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, while the Devils will host the Ottawa Senators on Sunday.
