Flyers Look to Extend Road Winning Streak Against Red Wings

Philadelphia and Detroit meet for the first of three key late-season matchups

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:08pm

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The Philadelphia Flyers hit the road on Saturday night to take on the Detroit Red Wings in the first of three meetings between the two teams in the final 11 games of the season. The Flyers are looking to extend their seven-game road winning streak, while the Red Wings hope to get a boost from the return of captain Dylan Larkin.

Why it matters

This game could have major implications in the playoff race, as the Flyers and Red Wings are both jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference standings. A win for the Flyers would keep them in the hunt, while a Red Wings victory would help them snap their playoff drought.

The details

The Flyers are coming off a win over the Blackhawks on Thursday, while the Red Wings are playing on the back end of a back-to-back after facing another opponent on Friday night. Philadelphia will start goaltender Dan Vladar, who is 23-12-7 on the season with a 2.43 goals-against average and .907 save percentage. Detroit is expected to counter with Cam Talbot, who is 12-8-5 with a 3.03 GAA and .891 save percentage.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8 PM ET.
  • The Flyers enter the game on a seven-game road winning streak.
  • This is the first of three meetings between the Flyers and Red Wings in the final 11 games of the season.

The players

Dylan Larkin

The captain of the Detroit Red Wings, Larkin has four goals and nine points in his last nine games, including two games since returning from injury on March 24.

Dan Vladar

The starting goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers, Vladar is 23-12-7 on the season with a 2.43 goals-against average and .907 save percentage.

Cam Talbot

The expected starting goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings, Talbot is 12-8-5 with a 3.03 goals-against average and .891 save percentage this season.

Owen Tippett

The Flyers forward has points in five of the last eight games and his speed can be a factor against Detroit, playing on the back end of a back-to-back.

Rick Tocchet

The head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, Tocchet emphasized the need for his team to maintain an even-keeled approach after their win on Thursday.

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What they’re saying

“You can't roll the rollercoaster. So we're trying to be even-keel. Great win, getting five goals, we should feel good about each other, but tomorrow's a different day. We've got to lock it in. It's maturity. We can't be the rollercoaster after wins and losses.”

— Rick Tocchet, Head Coach, Philadelphia Flyers

What’s next

The Flyers and Red Wings will meet two more times in the final 11 games of the regular season, with the potential for major playoff implications in those matchups.

The takeaway

This game between the Flyers and Red Wings is a critical one in the Eastern Conference playoff race, with both teams looking to gain ground in the standings. The Flyers' road success and the return of Dylan Larkin for Detroit add extra intrigue to this first of three late-season meetings.