Flyers Defeat Devils 5-1 for Third Straight Win

Trevor Zegras and Tyson Foerster each score two goals in the victory.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:21am

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The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on April 7, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey. Trevor Zegras and Tyson Foerster each scored two goals to lead the Flyers to their third consecutive win and sixth victory in their last eight games, strengthening their position for the playoffs with four games remaining in the season.

Why it matters

The Flyers' recent surge has them closing in on a playoff spot after missing the postseason for the last five seasons and seven of the last nine campaigns. A return to the playoffs would be a significant milestone for the franchise, which has not hosted a home playoff series since 2018.

The details

Zegras opened the scoring 1:56 into the first period and added a second goal on the power play at 3:38, representing his 25th goal of the season, a career-best mark. Foerster then scored two goals in the second period to extend the Flyers' lead. Rookie Porter Martone recorded his first NHL goal in overtime during the Flyers' previous game, while Matvei Michkov provided assists on both of Foerster's goals.

  • The Flyers defeated the Devils on April 7, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey.
  • Zegras scored his 25th goal of the season, a career-best mark.
  • Martone recorded his first NHL goal in overtime during the Flyers' previous game on April 6, 2026.

The players

Trevor Zegras

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks in June 2025. He has recorded 65 points this season, placing him second on the team in overall scoring.

Tyson Foerster

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored two goals in the victory over the Devils.

Porter Martone

A rookie forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who recorded his first NHL goal in overtime during the team's previous game on April 6, 2026.

Matvei Michkov

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who provided assists on both of Tyson Foerster's goals.

Dan Vladar

The goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers who made 23 saves to secure the win, improving his record to 27-13-7 in his first season with the team.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build on this momentum and secure a playoff spot. The team has worked hard to get to this point, and we're not done yet.”

— Trevor Zegras, Forward, Philadelphia Flyers

What’s next

The Flyers' remaining schedule includes road games against Detroit and Winnipeg, followed by home games against Carolina and Montreal. A strong finish to the season could secure the team's first playoff berth in six years.

The takeaway

The Flyers' recent surge has them in position to end their playoff drought, which has lasted for five seasons and seven of the last nine campaigns. A return to the postseason would be a significant milestone for the franchise, which has not hosted a home playoff series since 2018.