Flyers' Jamie Drysdale records two assists in win

Defenseman contributes to team's 5-3 victory over Red Wings

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:50am

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Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale recorded two assists, two shots on goal, and two penalty minutes in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings. This was Drysdale's first multi-point performance since February 28 against the Bruins. The 23-year-old blueliner now has 30 points (8 goals, 22 assists), 91 shots, 82 blocked shots, 33 penalty minutes, and a minus-4 rating in 69 games this season.

Why it matters

Drysdale's strong performance helps the Flyers secure a key win as they push for a playoff spot. The young defenseman is having a breakout season, already surpassing his previous career high in points and establishing himself as an important part of the Flyers' core.

The details

Drysdale's second assist came on the power play as he set up teammate Owen Tippett for a goal. This was just the second time in Drysdale's career that he has reached the 30-point mark in a season, and he is in a good position to top his previous high of 32 points from the 2021-22 campaign with the Ducks.

  • Drysdale recorded his two assists in Saturday's game against the Red Wings.
  • His previous multi-point performance was on February 28 against the Bruins.

The players

Jamie Drysdale

A 23-year-old defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers who is having a breakout season, already surpassing his previous career high in points.

Owen Tippett

A Flyers forward who scored a goal on the power play, assisted by Drysdale.

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The takeaway

Drysdale's breakout season continues, as the young defenseman is establishing himself as an important part of the Flyers' core with his consistent offensive production and two-way play.