Flyers' Rookie Martone Scores Overtime Winner Against Bruins

19-year-old first-round pick makes immediate impact in NHL debut season

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:22am

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Porter Martone, the Flyers' 2025 first-round draft pick, has made an immediate impact in his NHL debut season. The 19-year-old right winger scored the overtime game-winning goal against the Boston Bruins on April 5, 2026, becoming the first player in Flyers history to score his first NHL goal in overtime. Martone left Michigan State early to join the Flyers' late-season playoff push, and his speed, skill, and grit have already made him a fan favorite in Philadelphia.

Why it matters

Martone's overtime heroics have given the Flyers a crucial boost in their fight for a playoff spot, and his immediate success has energized the team and the fanbase. As a hometown-hero type of player, Martone's emergence could be a bright spot in an otherwise challenging season for the Flyers.

The details

Martone, a 19-year-old right winger, was the Flyers' first-round pick (6th overall) in the 2025 NHL Draft. He left Michigan State, where he led the Spartans with 25 goals and 50 points as a freshman, to join the Flyers for their late-season playoff push. In just a handful of games, Martone has already made an impact, including scoring the overtime game-winning goal against the Boston Bruins on April 5, 2026. That goal made Martone the first player in Flyers history to score his first NHL goal in overtime.

  • Martone was drafted by the Flyers in the 2025 NHL Draft (6th overall).
  • Martone left Michigan State to join the Flyers in March 2026.
  • Martone scored his first NHL goal, an overtime winner against the Boston Bruins, on April 5, 2026.

The players

Porter Martone

A 19-year-old right winger who was the Flyers' 2025 first-round draft pick (6th overall). He left Michigan State early to join the Flyers for their late-season playoff push and has already made an immediate impact, including scoring the overtime game-winning goal against the Boston Bruins on April 5, 2026.

Travis Konecny

A Flyers player who played with Martone at the World Championships and said that Martone 'looks right at home in the room' despite being a junior-level player.

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What they’re saying

“It's amazing. I can honestly say, best fans in the league.”

— Porter Martone, Flyers Rookie

“He's only going to get better. It's important to have him for this stretch here, he's a key piece.”

— Travis Konecny, Flyers Player

What’s next

The Flyers will continue to rely on Martone's contributions as they fight for a playoff spot in the final weeks of the season.

The takeaway

Martone's immediate success and fan-favorite status have provided a much-needed boost for the Flyers as they battle for a postseason berth. His overtime heroics and hometown-hero narrative have energized the team and the fanbase, offering a bright spot in an otherwise challenging season.