Juraj Slafkovsky's Hat Trick Propels Canadiens to Decisive Victory Over Flyers
In a critical matchup, the Montreal Canadiens triumphed with a 9-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers, marking the Flyers' eighth consecutive loss.
- Juraj Slafkovsky scored his first career hat trick, contributing significantly to the Montreal Canadiens' 9-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
- The Flyers' playoff hopes were further diminished as they suffered their eighth straight defeat, placing them out of a playoff spot.
- Christian Dvorak and Brendan Gallagher each scored two goals for the Canadiens, while Sam Montembeault made 32 saves.
- The Flyers' goaltender Samuel Ersson was pulled from the game after allowing five goals on 17 shots.
- The Canadiens snapped a three-game losing streak with this win, while the Flyers face a critical situation with only three games left in the regular season.