Flyers fall short to the Flames by: Jesse Bell

In an exciting matchup on March 4, 2025, the Philadelphia Flyers faced off against the Calgary Flames at the Wells Fargo Center, resulting in a 6-3 victory for Calgary. The game was notable for several key performances and milestones.

Game Summary:

- Final Score: Flyers 3, Flames 6

- Goalscorers:

- Philadelphia Flyers: Noah Cates, Andrei Kuzmenko, Matvei Michkov

- Calgary Flames: Connor Zary (2 goals), Nazem Kadri, Yegor Sharangovich, MacKenzie Weegar (Power Play), Matt Coronato

Period Breakdown:

- 1st Period:

- Flyers: 2 Goals

- Flames: 4 Goals

- 2nd Period:

- Flyers: 0 Goals

- Flames: 1 Goal

- 3rd Period:

- Flyers: 1 Goal

- Flames: 1 Goal

Noteworthy Performances:

- Noah Cates: Extended his point streak to four games with a goal and has been productive against Calgary.

- Andrei Kuzmenko: Recorded his fourth multi-point game of the season, contributing to his strong performance against his former team.

- Matvei Michkov: Scored his 20th goal of the season, becoming the tenth Flyers rookie to achieve this milestone within their first 60 games. He is currently leading all NHL rookies in goals.

Team Trends:

- The Flyers began a seven-game homestand, the longest of the season, and have shown strong home performance with a record of 7-3-0 in their last ten home games.

- Tyson Foerster and Bobby Brink also contributed significantly with assists, enhancing their points totals for the season.

Goalie Performance:

- Philadelphia Flyers: Samuel Ersson had a challenging night, while Ivan Fedotov took the loss with 25 saves on 27 shots.

- Calgary Flames: Dustin Wolf earned the win with a solid performance, saving 24 of 27 shots.

This game not only highlighted the individual talents of players like Michkov and Kuzmenko but also showcased the competitive nature of both teams as they vie for playoff positions.

Jesse Bell - Olde City Sports Network

Photo Credit - Leah Hollenbach, Olde City Sports Network