Flyers get Star-Struck by: Jesse Bell

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the Philadelphia Flyers faced off against the Dallas Stars in a thrilling overtime matchup that ended with a 3-2 victory for the Stars. The game, held in Philadelphia, showcased a competitive spirit from both teams, but ultimately, the Flyers fell short in securing the win.

Final Score

- Philadelphia Flyers: 2

- Dallas Stars: 3 (OT)

Scoring Summary:

The game's scoring opened early for the Stars, with two goals in the first period from Thomas Harley and Esa Lindell. The Flyers responded in the second period, as Travis Konecny broke his 13-game goalless drought with his 23rd goal of the season, assisted by Sean Couturier and Cam York. Ryan Poehling added another goal for Philadelphia, bringing his season total to seven. However, despite their efforts, the Flyers could not equalize, and the Stars sealed the win with a goal in overtime.

Player Highlights:

- Travis Konecny: The Flyers' standout player, Konecny, not only ended his scoring drought but also leads the team with 66 points this season.

- Sean Couturier: Contributed significantly with two points in consecutive games, including an assist on Konecny’s goal.

- Ryan Poehling: Continued his scoring touch with a goal in his third game out of the last five, demonstrating his growing impact on the ice.

- Matvei Michkov: The rookie sensation assisted Poehling's goal, tying the franchise record for the most points by a Flyers rookie in the last 25 years.

Goalies:

- Philadelphia Flyers: Ivan Fedotov had a challenging outing with 1 save on 3 shots, while Samuel Ersson took the loss, stopping 15 of 16 shots.

- Dallas Stars: Jake Oettinger earned the win with a solid performance, saving 22 of 24 shots.

Team Notes:

The Flyers have shown resilience, earning at least one point in four of their last six road games (1-2-3). This match marked the first of 13 back-to-back sets this season, where the Flyers have a record of 5-5-2 in the first game but struggled with a 1-8-1 record in the second game.

Despite the loss, the Flyers showcased individual talents and a competitive edge, with notable performances from Konecny, Couturier, and newcomer Michkov, who continues to impress as one of the top rookies in the league. With the season drawing to a close, the Flyers will look to build on their recent performances and finish strong.

Jesse Bell - Olde City Sports Network

Photo Credit - Philadelphia Flyers