Flyers Extend Road Win Streak to 8 Games with Victory Over Sharks

Philadelphia completes season sweep of San Jose with 4-1 win

Mar. 22, 2026 at 4:35am

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The Philadelphia Flyers extended their season-high road winning streak to eight games with a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. Christian Dvorak scored a power-play goal early in the third period to give the Flyers the lead, and they added two empty-net goals late to seal the win. The Flyers also completed a season sweep of the Sharks with the victory.

Why it matters

The Flyers' impressive road winning streak is a significant accomplishment, as it ties the second-longest in franchise history. This run of success on the road has helped the Flyers solidify their position in the playoff race as they push for a postseason berth.

The details

Christian Dvorak scored the game-winning goal on the power play in the third period, while Owen Tippett and defensemen Travis Sanheim and Noah Cates also found the back of the net for the Flyers. Goaltender Dan Vladar made 24 saves to earn the victory. For the Sharks, Dmitry Orlov scored the lone goal, while Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 24 shots in the losing effort.

  • The Flyers' road winning streak is now at eight games, tying the second-longest in franchise history.
  • The Flyers completed a season sweep of the Sharks with the victory, having also defeated them 4-1 at home on Dec. 9.

The players

Christian Dvorak

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

Dan Vladar

Flyers goaltender who made 24 saves to earn the victory.

Dmitry Orlov

Sharks defenseman who scored the team's lone goal.

Alex Nedeljkovic

Sharks goaltender who stopped 24 shots in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

The Flyers' impressive road winning streak demonstrates their resilience and ability to win tough games away from home, which will be crucial as they push for a playoff spot in the competitive Eastern Conference.