Flyers Sweep West Coast Trip with Win Over Sharks

Philadelphia completes 3-game California sweep with 4-1 victory in San Jose

Mar. 21, 2026 at 11:20pm

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The Philadelphia Flyers completed a three-game sweep of their West Coast road trip, securing a 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday afternoon. The Flyers scored three goals in the third period to pull away for the victory.

Why it matters

The Flyers' strong performance on their West Coast swing keeps them in the playoff hunt, as they remain alive in the race with 13 games left in the season. The win also showcases the team's resilience and ability to win close games on the road against tough opponents.

The details

Neither team scored in the first period, but the Flyers opened the scoring early in the second with a goal by Owen Tippett. The Sharks tied it up with a power-play goal by Dmitry Orlov in the second. In the third period, the Flyers regained the lead with a power-play goal by Christian Dvorak, and then sealed the win with empty-net goals by Travis Sanheim and Noah Cates.

  • The game was played on Saturday afternoon, March 21, 2026.
  • The Flyers scored the opening goal at 2:26 of the second period.
  • The Sharks tied the game at 13:10 of the second period with a power-play goal.
  • The Flyers regained the lead with Dvorak's power-play goal early in the third period.
  • The Flyers added two empty-net goals in the final two minutes of the third period.

The players

Owen Tippett

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored the opening goal in the second period.

Dmitry Orlov

A defenseman for the San Jose Sharks who scored the game-tying power-play goal in the second period.

Christian Dvorak

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored the go-ahead power-play goal in the third period and added an assist on an empty-net goal.

Travis Sanheim

A defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored an empty-net goal in the final two minutes to seal the win.

Noah Cates

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored an empty-net goal in the final minute of the game.

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What they’re saying

“What a road trip for the Flyers, who sweep the three California teams and grab six points to remain alive in the playoff hunt. It may still be a longshot, but the Flyers have announced their presence in the race as things get down to the final 13 games of the season.”

— Kevin Durso, Flyers Insider

What’s next

The Flyers return home on Tuesday night to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7 PM.

The takeaway

The Flyers' sweep of their West Coast road trip, including a hard-fought win over the Sharks, keeps their playoff hopes alive and shows the team's resilience and ability to win close games on the road against tough opponents.