Flyers Cruise Past Devils for 3rd Straight Win

Zegras records 3 points as Philadelphia extends hot streak

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:01am

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The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Saturday night, led by a strong performance from forward Trevor Zegras who recorded 3 points. The win was the Flyers' third in a row, while the loss officially eliminated the Devils from playoff contention this season.

Why it matters

The Flyers have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL over the past few weeks, surging up the standings in the Eastern Conference playoff race. This latest victory keeps them firmly in the hunt for a postseason berth. For the Devils, the loss ends their hopes of reaching the playoffs, capping a disappointing season for the team.

The details

Flyers forward Tyson Foerster scored twice in the game, while Russian rookie Matvei Michkov recorded 2 assists. Zegras, the Flyers' leading scorer, factored into 3 of the team's 5 goals on the night. Philadelphia's strong defensive effort limited the Devils' scoring chances, with goaltender Carter Hart making 32 saves.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Trevor Zegras

A skilled forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who recorded 3 points in the win over the Devils.

Tyson Foerster

A Flyers forward who scored 2 goals in the victory.

Matvei Michkov

A rookie forward for the Flyers who had 2 assists in the game.

Carter Hart

The Flyers' goaltender who made 32 saves to help secure the win.

New Jersey Devils

The opposing team that was officially eliminated from playoff contention with the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys came out with a lot of energy tonight and we were able to capitalize on our chances. It was a big win for us as we continue to push for a playoff spot.”

— John Tortorella, Head Coach, Philadelphia Flyers

What’s next

The Flyers will look to extend their winning streak when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, April 11th. The Devils' season will come to an end, as they have been eliminated from playoff contention.

The takeaway

The Flyers' recent hot streak has them firmly in the Eastern Conference playoff race, while the Devils' disappointing season has come to an end. Philadelphia's depth scoring and strong goaltending have been key factors in their recent success.