Overview
- Zegras logged his first two goals as a Flyer, added an assist, and converted in the shootout to seal a 4-3 home win over the Islanders.
- Head coach Rick Tocchet lauded his preparation and high-end playmaking, while teammates Jamie Drysdale and Noah Cates said he has fit in quickly and is playing with confidence.
- Natural Stat Trick data cited in coverage placed Zegras top five on the team at 5‑on‑5 in CF% (52.27) and xGF% (60.70), reinforcing his on-ice value.
- The performance followed an early stretch of steady production that included points in five of the previous six games.
- Philadelphia acquired Zegras from Anaheim over the summer in a deal that sent Ryan Poehling and two draft picks to the Ducks.