Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Zegras Nets Two, Scores Shootout Winner as Flyers Edge Blues 6-5

The win extended Philadelphia's point streak entering a back-to-back that continues Saturday for both teams.

Overview

  • The back-and-forth matchup finished 5-5 in regulation after Owen Tippett tied it with 9:31 left before a scoreless overtime.
  • Trevor Zegras produced two goals and an assist, then converted the Flyers’ only attempt in the shootout for the decider.
  • Christian Dvorak scored twice with an assist and Tippett posted a goal and three helpers as their line drove Philadelphia’s offense.
  • Jordan Binnington made 25 saves and stopped Zegras on an overtime penalty shot, while Samuel Ersson made 12 saves and denied all three Blues in the shootout.
  • St. Louis got goals from Justin Faulk and Dylan Holloway, with Robert Thomas, Jimmy Snuggerud and Jordan Kyrou adding a goal and an assist each; the Flyers extended their point streak to 3-0-2, the Blues moved to 2-0-2, and next up are Dallas for Philadelphia and Vegas for St. Louis before a rematch in Philadelphia next week.