Flyers win sixth straight road game with shootout victory over Kings

Flyers stay in playoff contention with back-to-back road wins

Mar. 20, 2026 at 7:48am

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The Philadelphia Flyers won their sixth straight road game, defeating the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in a shootout. The Flyers were without several key players but got goals from Travis Konecny, Noah Cates, and Travis Sanheim to take a 3-2 lead into the third period. The Kings tied it late, but the Flyers prevailed in the shootout with goals from Trevor Zegras and Matvei Michkov.

Why it matters

The Flyers have been a much better team on the road this season, with 18 wins away from home compared to 15 at home. This road win keeps them in contention for a playoff spot as the season winds down.

The details

In a closely contested game, the Flyers took a 3-2 lead into the third period only to be tied by a power-play goal from Artemi Panarin at 10:28. The game went to a shootout, where Trevor Zegras and Matvei Michkov scored for the Flyers in a 2-0 decision. The Flyers were without the services of three players, including captain Sean Couturier, but got a strong performance from goalie Sam Ersson.

  • The Flyers scored three goals in the second period to take a 3-2 lead into the third.
  • Artemi Panarin scored the game-tying goal for the Kings with 9:32 remaining in the third period.
  • The game went to a shootout, where the Flyers prevailed 2-0.

The players

Trevor Zegras

A 25-year-old forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who has a strong record in shootouts.

Matvei Michkov

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored in the shootout victory over the Kings.

Sean Couturier

The captain of the Philadelphia Flyers who missed the game due to an upper-body injury.

Artemi Panarin

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who scored the game-tying goal late in the third period.

Sam Ersson

The goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers who picked up the win in the shootout.

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What they’re saying

“Huge win for us. Proud of the guys, they dug in. Had some guys playing positions they're not used to. It was a good effort.”

— Rick Tocchet, Head Coach, Philadelphia Flyers

“It's nuts. We have so much belief in how we do things here. Andrae stepping up and playing center tonight... the penalty kill was unbelievable. That was a big two points for sure.”

— Trevor Zegras

“Just blocking shots. Kind of a gutsy start. We could have folded but we stuck with it. A huge two points. We're having a ton of fun.”

— Noah Cates, Forward, Philadelphia Flyers

What’s next

The Flyers will complete their three-game road trip with a meeting against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday at 4 p.m.

The takeaway

The Flyers' resilience and ability to win on the road has kept them in playoff contention this season, even with key players out of the lineup. Their strong road record and never-quit attitude have been crucial factors in their success.