Flyers extend road win streak to 7 with victory over Sharks

Christian Dvorak's power-play goal in the third period helped Philadelphia complete a sweep of their California road trip.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 12:10pm

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The Philadelphia Flyers extended their season-high road winning streak to seven games with a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. Owen Tippett and Christian Dvorak scored for the Flyers, while Travis Sanheim and Noah Cates added empty-net goals in the third period. Dan Vladar made 24 saves for Philadelphia, who completed a sweep of their three-game California road trip. Macklin Celebrini recorded an assist, moving him one shy of becoming the second-youngest player in NHL history to reach 100 career assists.

Why it matters

The Flyers' impressive road winning streak has them firmly in playoff position in the Eastern Conference. Their ability to win away from home has been a key factor in their success this season. Meanwhile, the struggling Sharks continue to fall down the standings in the Western Conference.

The details

Christian Dvorak scored a power-play goal early in the third period to give the Flyers a 2-1 lead. Owen Tippett had opened the scoring for Philadelphia in the second period, but Dmitry Orlov tied it for the Sharks before Dvorak's go-ahead tally. Travis Sanheim and Noah Cates added empty-net goals in the final minutes to seal the victory for the Flyers.

  • The Flyers' road winning streak is now at 7 games, tied for the second-longest in franchise history.
  • Macklin Celebrini is one assist shy of becoming the second-youngest player in NHL history to reach 100 career assists.

The players

Christian Dvorak

Flyers forward who scored the game-winning power-play goal in the third period.

Owen Tippett

Flyers forward who opened the scoring with a goal in the second period.

Macklin Celebrini

Sharks forward who recorded an assist, moving him one shy of 100 career assists and making him the second-youngest player to reach that milestone in NHL history.

Dan Vladar

Flyers goaltender who made 24 saves to earn the victory.

Alex Nedeljkovic

Sharks goaltender who stopped 24 shots in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play well on the road if we want to make the playoffs. This was a big win for us against a tough opponent.”

— Christian Dvorak, Flyers forward

What’s next

The Flyers will look to extend their road winning streak further as they continue their season-long push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Sharks, meanwhile, will try to end their current four-game losing skid and get back into the Western Conference playoff race.

The takeaway

The Flyers' ability to win on the road has been a major factor in their success this season, and their victory over the Sharks keeps them firmly in playoff position. For the struggling Sharks, this loss is another setback in their efforts to climb back into the postseason picture in the West.