Rangers Crush Flyers as Vladar Struggles

New York Rangers dominate Philadelphia Flyers in 6-2 victory, chasing goaltender Dan Vladar from the net.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The New York Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2 in a lopsided matchup on Monday night. The Rangers jumped out to an early lead with goals from Laba, Zibanejad, and Lafreniere in the first period. Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar, who has been the team's most valuable player this season, was chased from the net after the second period. Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin made several key saves to preserve the win for New York.

Why it matters

The loss is a tough blow for the Flyers, who are chasing a playoff spot in the tight Metropolitan Division. Vladar has been carrying the team, so his struggles are concerning. Meanwhile, the Rangers' victory provides a glimmer of hope as they sit in last place in the division.

The details

The Rangers opened the scoring with a rebound goal after Vladar made the initial save. Matvei Michkov scored the Flyers' first goal on the power play in the second period, but the Rangers responded with three more goals from Perreault, Zimanejad, and Kartye to take a commanding 6-1 lead. Samuel Ersson replaced Vladar in the third period, and Sean Couturier scored the Flyers' second goal late in the game.

  • The Rangers scored three goals in the first period.
  • Matvei Michkov scored the Flyers' first goal in the second period.
  • The Rangers scored three more goals in the second period to take a 6-1 lead.
  • Samuel Ersson replaced Dan Vladar in the Flyers' net to start the third period.
  • Sean Couturier scored the Flyers' second goal with 4:32 remaining in the third period.

The players

Dan Vladar

The Flyers' starting goaltender, who has been the team's most valuable player this season but struggled in this game, being chased from the net after the second period.

Igor Shesterkin

The Rangers' goaltender, who made several key saves to preserve the win for New York.

Matvei Michkov

The Flyers' forward who scored the team's first goal on the power play in the second period.

Sean Couturier

The Flyers' forward who scored the team's second goal late in the third period.

Samuel Ersson

The Flyers' goaltender who replaced Vladar in the third period.

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The takeaway

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