Red Wings Trounce Flyers 6-2 Behind Larkin's Hat Trick

Rookie defenseman Moritz Seider also had a career night in the crucial victory.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:20am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic action of a hockey game, with fragmented shapes and planes representing the players, puck, and ice surface.The Red Wings' decisive victory over the Flyers showcased their young stars' ability to dominate on both ends of the ice.Philadelphia Today

The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2 on Thursday night, led by a hat trick from center Dylan Larkin and a career-best performance from rookie defenseman Moritz Seider. The win was crucial for the Red Wings' playoff hopes as they continue to battle for a postseason berth.

Why it matters

The Red Wings are in the midst of a tight race for a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, so this decisive victory over a division rival was a big boost to their playoff aspirations. Larkin's offensive outburst and Seider's standout game on the blue line were key factors in the win.

The details

Larkin scored three goals to record his first career hat trick, while Seider tallied a goal and three assists for a career-high four points. The Red Wings jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the first period and never looked back, adding three more goals in the final two frames to cruise to the 6-2 win.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Dylan Larkin

The Red Wings' star center, who scored a hat trick in the game.

Moritz Seider

The Red Wings' rookie defenseman, who had a career-best four-point night.

Christian Dvorak

The Flyers' center, who scored one of Philadelphia's two goals in the game.

Travis Konecny

The Flyers' right wing, who celebrated with Dvorak after his goal.

John Gibson

The Red Wings' goaltender, who made saves against the Flyers.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was a big game for our playoff chances, so we came out with a lot of energy and determination. Larkin and Seider really led the way for us tonight.”

— Derek Lalonde, Red Wings Head Coach

“We just couldn't match their intensity tonight. They came out flying and we couldn't recover. Hats off to the Red Wings, they deserved this one.”

— John Tortorella, Flyers Head Coach

What’s next

The Red Wings will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push for a playoff spot, with key divisional matchups against the Maple Leafs and Lightning coming up in the next two weeks.

The takeaway

This was a statement win for the Red Wings, who showed they have the offensive firepower and defensive prowess to compete with the top teams in the Eastern Conference. Larkin and Seider's standout performances highlighted the team's young core and their potential to make a deep playoff run.