Flyers Look to Complete West Coast Sweep Against Sharks

Philadelphia aims to finish strong on the road against San Jose's struggling defense.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:51pm

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The Philadelphia Flyers (33-23-12) wrap up their three-game West Coast trip on Saturday afternoon with a matchup against the San Jose Sharks (32-29-6) at 4 PM. The Flyers have opened the trip with back-to-back wins and will look to complete the sweep against a Sharks team that has struggled defensively this season, allowing the third-most first-period goals and the second-most third-period goals in the NHL.

Why it matters

The Flyers are fighting for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, so every point is crucial at this stage of the season. A win against the Sharks would give the Flyers some valuable momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

The details

The Flyers will look to continue their strong offensive play against the Sharks, who rank 31st in the NHL in goals allowed per game at 3.55. Philadelphia has seen several players step up in the wake of recent injuries, and they'll need that trend to continue on Saturday. Goaltender Dan Vladar is expected to get the start for the Flyers after picking up the win in Anaheim on Wednesday.

  • The game is scheduled for 4 PM on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

The players

Noah Cates

A key player for the Flyers who has made an impact in the last two games, scoring the overtime winner on Wednesday and adding another goal on Thursday.

Macklin Celebrini

The star player for the Sharks, who has put together an MVP-caliber season with 35 goals and 95 points.

Dan Vladar

The expected starting goaltender for the Flyers, who picked up the win in Anaheim on Wednesday and has a history of success against the Sharks.

Alex Nedeljkovic

The expected starting goaltender for the Sharks, who has a 13-11-3 record this season with a 2.92 GAA and .897 save percentage.

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What they’re saying

“He's playing really well. He's really solid. He's one of the best guys to coach too. Very coachable. He's a culture guy, and you can just tell he's playing really well for us right now.”

— Rick Tocchet, Flyers Head Coach

What’s next

The Flyers will look to carry the momentum from this West Coast trip into the final stretch of the regular season as they continue their push for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

This game represents an opportunity for the Flyers to complete a successful West Coast road trip and gain valuable points in the playoff race, while the Sharks will look to shore up their struggling defense against a Flyers team that has found its offensive rhythm.