Zegras scores in OT as Flyers beat Stars 2-1

Philadelphia forward's late goal lifts Flyers over struggling Dallas team.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:40am

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Trevor Zegras scored the game-winning goal with just 1:33 left in overtime, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday night. The Flyers have been surging lately, while the Stars have been struggling.

Why it matters

This was an important win for the Flyers, who are trying to make a late-season push for a playoff spot in the competitive Eastern Conference. The Stars, on the other hand, are in danger of falling out of contention in the West if they can't turn things around soon.

The details

Zegras' game-winning goal came on a sharp-angle shot that beat Dallas goaltender Casey DeSmith. The Flyers had been pressing for the winning goal throughout the overtime period before Zegras finally broke through.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 30, 2026.
  • Zegras scored the game-winning goal with 1:33 remaining in overtime.

The players

Trevor Zegras

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

Casey DeSmith

The goaltender for the Dallas Stars who was unable to stop Zegras' game-winning shot.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge win for us tonight. We've been playing well lately and it's great to get the two points against a tough opponent like Dallas.”

— Trevor Zegras, Flyers Forward

The takeaway

The Flyers' late-season surge continued with this hard-fought overtime victory, keeping them in the playoff hunt in the East. Meanwhile, the Stars' struggles persist, putting their postseason hopes in jeopardy.