Flyers Take Down Leafs 3-2 in Shootout, Extend Win Streak

Flyers gut out a big road win against the Maple Leafs, extending their winning streak to three games.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 10:55pm

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The Philadelphia Flyers picked up a huge shootout win on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs, extending their winning streak to three games. Despite missing leading scorer Travis Konecny, the Flyers were able to grind out the victory thanks to strong performances from goaltender Dan Vladar and shootout goals from Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Flyers firmly in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference, as they continue to battle for a postseason berth. The team's ability to win without one of their top players shows their depth and resilience, which will be crucial down the stretch.

The details

The Flyers came out strong, generating several early scoring chances, but were unable to capitalize. The Maple Leafs struck first, but the Flyers responded with power play goals from Christian Dvorak and Noah Cates to take a 2-1 lead. The Leafs tied it late in the third, sending the game to overtime and a shootout. Vladar made key saves in the extra session, and Michkov and Zegras scored highlight-reel shootout goals to secure the win for Philadelphia.

  • The Flyers scored at 15:22 of the first period and 14:42 of the third period.
  • The Maple Leafs scored at 18:38 of the first period and 17:30 of the third period.
  • The game went to a shootout after overtime ended with the score tied 2-2.

The players

Dan Vladar

The Flyers' goaltender, who made several key saves in regulation, overtime, and the shootout to preserve the win.

Matvei Michkov

The Flyers' young forward, who scored a highlight-reel shootout goal to help secure the victory.

Trevor Zegras

The Flyers' skilled forward, who also scored a spectacular shootout goal to give his team the win.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee

The takeaway

This win showcases the Flyers' depth and resilience, as they were able to grind out a victory on the road without one of their top players. The team's ability to win close, hard-fought games will be crucial as they continue to battle for a playoff spot in the competitive Eastern Conference.