Zegras Leads Flyers to 3rd Straight Win Over Devils

Foerster scores twice as Philadelphia cruises past New Jersey

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:44am

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The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on April 7, 2026, led by a three-point performance from Trevor Zegras and two goals from Tyson Foerster. The Flyers have now won 15 of their last 21 games and are 6-2-0 in their past eight contests. The Devils were playing their first game since the firing of general manager Tom Fitzgerald earlier this week.

Why it matters

The Flyers' recent hot streak has put them in a strong position to make the playoffs, while the Devils are struggling after a front office shakeup. This game showcased the Flyers' offensive firepower and the Devils' defensive woes as they continue to navigate a transitional period.

The details

Zegras opened the scoring for the Flyers just 1:56 into the game, and then added a power-play goal to make it 2-0. Cody Glass got the Devils on the board, but Foerster scored twice in the second period to extend the Flyers' lead to 4-1. Nick Seeler added an empty-net goal late in the third period to seal the 5-1 victory for Philadelphia.

  • The game was played on April 7, 2026.
  • Zegras scored his first goal 1:56 into the game.
  • Zegras scored his second goal on the power play at 3:38 of the first period.
  • Glass scored for the Devils at 12:12 of the first period.
  • Foerster scored his first goal at 2:46 of the second period.
  • Foerster scored his second goal at 4:58 of the second period.
  • Seeler scored the empty-net goal at 17:09 of the third period.

The players

Trevor Zegras

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who had three points in the game, including two goals.

Tyson Foerster

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored two goals in the game.

Cody Glass

A forward for the New Jersey Devils who scored the team's lone goal in the game.

Tom Fitzgerald

The former general manager of the New Jersey Devils, who was fired earlier this week.

Dan Vladar

The goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers who made 23 saves in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We've been playing some really good hockey lately and it's showing in the results. Zegras is a special player and Foerster has been a great complement to our top guys.”

— John Tortorella, Head Coach, Philadelphia Flyers

“It's been a tough week with the changes in the front office, but we have to put that behind us and focus on playing better hockey. We didn't have the effort or execution we needed tonight.”

— Nico Hischier, Captain, New Jersey Devils

What’s next

The Flyers will look to continue their strong play and push for a playoff spot, while the Devils will try to regroup and find more consistency under new leadership.

The takeaway

The Flyers' victory showcased their offensive firepower and ability to win games even as the Devils struggle with off-ice distractions. Zegras and Foerster have emerged as key contributors for Philadelphia, while the Devils will need to find solutions to their defensive woes if they hope to turn their season around.