Flyers extend road win streak to 8 games 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 2:58am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

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 Owen Tippett, Travis Sanheim, and Noah Cates also scored for Philadelphia. Dan Vladar made 24 saves for the Flyers, who completed a sweep of their three-game California road trip. Macklin Celebrini recorded an assist, putting 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 helped them climb up the standings in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Their ability to win consistently on the road is a key factor in their success this season. The milestone for the young Celebrini also highlights the emergence of talented young players in the NHL.

The details

Christian Dvorak scored a power-play goal early in the third period to give the Flyers a 2-1 lead. Owen Tippett opened the scoring for Philadelphia in the second period, but Dmitry Orlov tied the game for the Sharks. Travis Sanheim and Noah Cates each added empty-net goals in the third period to seal the win for the Flyers. Dan Vladar made 24 saves in goal for Philadelphia.

  • The Flyers' road winning streak is tied for the second-longest in franchise history (1985-86, 2017-18 seasons), one shy of the eight-game run from 1982-83.
  • Macklin Celebrini (19 years, 281 days) is one assist shy of becoming the second-youngest player in NHL history to reach 100 career assists, behind only Sidney Crosby (19 years, 134 days).

The players

Christian Dvorak

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

Owen Tippett

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

Macklin Celebrini

A young forward for the San Jose Sharks who recorded an assist, putting him one shy of becoming the second-youngest player in NHL history to reach 100 career assists.

Dan Vladar

The goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers who made 24 saves to help his team secure the victory.

Alex Nedeljkovic

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

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

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

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Flyers' impressive road winning streak has been a key factor in their success this season, as they continue to climb up the standings in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The milestone for the young Celebrini also highlights the emergence of talented young players in the NHL.