Flyers Edge Out Golden Knights For Important Road Win
The Philadelphia Flyers may have been mired in a discouraging stretch, but on January 19, 2026, they delivered a resounding message in Las Vegas: there's still hope.
In a gritty 2-1 road victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, the Flyers snapped their six-game losing streak while simultaneously halting Vegas's seven-game winning run. It was the kind of statement win that can reignite belief in a season that had started to feel like it was slipping away.
The hero of the night wore No. 11: Travis Konecny. The Flyers' tenacious right winger scored both Philadelphia goals—unassisted, including a highlight-reel shorthanded tally—and proved once again why he's one of the most dynamic players in the league. With this performance, Konecny pushed his season total to 17 goals. Dating back to December 3, he's potted 12 goals in his last 22 games, the most on the team during that stretch. His shorthanded prowess is no fluke either; since the 2022-23 season, only Sam Reinhart has more shorthanded goals than Konecny's 11.
Goaltender Samuel Ersson earned the win with a solid 24-save effort (24/25), standing tall when it mattered most. On the other side, Adin Hill stopped 15 of 17 shots in the loss for Vegas, but it was Philadelphia's resilience that shone through.
Photo Credit: Matt Perretta/Olde City Sports Network
The game unfolded like this:
- 1st Period: Konecny struck first with his shorthanded goal, giving the Flyers a 1-0 lead.
- 2nd Period: Tomas Hertl tied it for Vegas on the power play, 1-1.
- 3rd Period: Konecny delivered the game-winner, sealing the 2-1 final.
This wasn't just any win—it came against a strong Vegas squad that had been rolling, and it was the Flyers' second meeting of the season series (Vegas took the first in OT back in December). Ending a skid like that on the road, against a hot team, speaks volumes about the character in the room.
The Flyers aren't out of the woods yet. They're battling in the Metropolitan Division, hovering around the playoff picture but needing consistency to climb. Recent struggles had tested their resolve, but nights like this remind everyone what this group is capable of when they play with purpose, grit, and a little magic from guys like Konecny.
Hope isn't lost—it's alive and well, embodied in a shorthanded goal and a game-winning strike from a leader who's refusing to let the season fade. The Flyers have shown they can beat good teams, break streaks, and fight back. If they build on this momentum, the second half could look very different.
Philadelphia fans, take a breath and smile tonight. Your team just proved: there's still hope.
- Jesse Bell/Olde City Sports Network
- Photo Credit: Matt Perretta/Olde City Sports Network
