Zegras, Foerster Lead Flyers Past Devils

Trevor Zegras and Tyson Foerster each scored twice as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-1.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:36am

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The Philadelphia Flyers got off to a fast start with two early goals from Trevor Zegras and went on to defeat the New Jersey Devils 5-1. Zegras scored twice in the first period, while Tyson Foerster added two goals in the second period to lead the Flyers to the victory.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Flyers in the playoff hunt as they continue their push for the postseason. The team has been able to maintain their position in the standings despite facing a tougher schedule as they transition from the chase to being chased.

The details

The Flyers jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period with Zegras scoring just 1:56 into the game and then adding another power-play goal less than two minutes later. The Devils got on the board at 12:12 of the first, but the Flyers responded with two more quick goals in the second period from Foerster to make it 4-1. An empty-net goal from Nick Seeler in the third period sealed the victory for the Flyers.

  • The Flyers scored two goals in the first 4 minutes of the game.
  • Zegras scored his 24th goal of the season in the first period, setting a new career high.
  • Foerster scored two goals in the second period to extend the Flyers' lead to 4-1.

The players

Trevor Zegras

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored two goals in the first period to set the tone for the game.

Tyson Foerster

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored two goals in the second period to help the team pull away.

Cody Glass

A forward for the New Jersey Devils who scored the team's lone goal in the first period.

Dan Vladar

The goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers who made 23 saves on 24 shots.

Jacob Markstrom

The goaltender for the New Jersey Devils who made 14 saves on 18 shots.

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What they’re saying

“The beat goes on for the Flyers, who get another key two points in their pursuit of the playoffs.”

— Kevin Durso, Flyers Insider

What’s next

The Flyers will look to continue their playoff push when they take on the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.

The takeaway

The Flyers' fast start and opportunistic play off the rush allowed them to take control of the game and secure a crucial victory in their pursuit of a playoff spot. The team's ability to weather the Devils' push and respond with timely goals demonstrates their resilience and determination to remain in the postseason hunt.