Flyers Defeat Sharks for 7th Straight Road Win

Philadelphia extends winning streak on the road with 4-1 victory over San Jose

Mar. 21, 2026 at 11:03pm

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The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on the road, extending their winning streak to seven games away from home. The Flyers got goals from Owen Tippett, Travis Sanheim, and Noah Cates, while Dmitry Orlov scored the lone goal for the Sharks.

Why it matters

The Flyers' strong road performance has helped them climb up the standings in the Eastern Conference playoff race, while the Sharks' fourth straight loss has dealt a blow to their postseason hopes in the West.

The details

The game-winning goal came from Flyers forward Claude Dvorak, who scored on the power play early in the third period to break a 1-1 tie. Philadelphia's defense and goaltending, led by Dan Vladar's 24 saves, held the Sharks in check for the remainder of the game.

  • The Flyers scored the opening goal at 2:26 of the second period.
  • The Sharks tied the game with a power-play goal at 13:12 of the second period.
  • Dvorak scored the go-ahead goal for the Flyers at 1:47 of the third period.
  • Sanheim and Cates added empty-net goals late in the third period.

The players

Claude Dvorak

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored the game-winning goal in the third period.

Dan Vladar

The goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers who made 24 saves in the victory.

Dmitry Orlov

A defenseman for the San Jose Sharks who scored their lone goal on the power play.

Alex Nedeljkovic

The goaltender for the San Jose Sharks who made 24 saves in the losing effort.

Macklin Celebrini

A forward for the San Jose Sharks who recorded an assist on Orlov's goal.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out strong in the third period and take control of the game. Dvorak's goal was a big momentum shift for us.”

— Travis Konecny, Forward, Philadelphia Flyers

“We just couldn't generate enough offense tonight. Vladar played well, and we couldn't find a way to beat him consistently.”

— Tomas Hertl, Forward, San Jose Sharks

What’s next

The Flyers will look to extend their road winning streak when they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, March 23. The Sharks will try to snap their four-game skid when they host the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, March 25.

The takeaway

The Flyers' ability to win on the road has been a key factor in their push for a playoff spot, while the Sharks' recent struggles have put their postseason hopes in jeopardy. Both teams will look to build momentum in their upcoming games as the regular season winds down.