Flyers defeat Penguins 4-3 in shootout

Trevor Zegras scores the decisive goal in the shootout

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday night. Trevor Zegras scored the only goal in the shootout to give the Flyers the victory.

Why it matters

This was an important divisional matchup between two longtime rivals in the NHL's Metropolitan Division. The win helps the Flyers keep pace in the playoff race, while the Penguins missed an opportunity to gain ground.

The details

The game was tied 3-3 at the end of regulation, leading to a shootout. Flyers forward Trevor Zegras scored the only goal in the shootout to secure the win for Philadelphia.

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

The players

Trevor Zegras

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored the decisive goal in the shootout.

Philadelphia Flyers

An NHL team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh Penguins

An NHL team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The takeaway

This was an exciting divisional matchup that was decided in a shootout, highlighting the intense rivalry between the Flyers and Penguins and the importance of these late-season games for both teams' playoff hopes.