Flyers' Offense Ignites, Bringing First 3-Goal Lead and Fastest Outburst in Franchise History
In a thrilling performance that sent shockwaves throughout the NHL, the Philadelphia Flyers unleashed an offense-fueled onslaught on Saturday night, defeating the visiting New Jersey Devils 6-3 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Flyers' 17-goal explosion in the first period was a franchise-record, breaking their previous fastest outburst.
The spark that ignited this explosion was courtesy of forward Tyson Foerster's second goal just 17 seconds into the game. The beauty of the initial tally came from Noah Cates, who sauced a backhand pass across the ice to Foerster, allowing him to unleash a shot on New Jersey goaltender Jake Allen, which ultimately beat him to the shortside post.
Foerster's second goal was equally impressive, as Cates slipped another pass to him in the neutral zone and then threw a shot that ricocheted under Allen's blocker. The sequence capped off a period that saw Matvei Michkov score on a breakaway after Sean Couturier stole the puck by the blue line.
As the game progressed, the Flyers continued their blistering pace, with Bobby Brink scoring his sixth of the year to make it 5-1 in the second. Trevor Zegras then sealed the win with his seventh goal of the season in the third period.
"We had some good plays," Cates said postgame. "Building was loud, building was going, and it was a good start for us, for the first time in a while, I feel like."
The Flyers' offense came together on a night made in tribute to legendary goaltender Bernie Parent, who passed away in September. The team rose to the occasion with a performance that fans needed to see.
"It's a big thing," head coach Rick Tocchet said. "That team [the Devils] can come back. They tried. They had some chances there. They score a goal and who knows, right? But that's why you have to bear down. That's why you gotta stay structured, stay in your system, but it was nice to have that killer instinct."
The win marked consecutive victories for the Flyers, leaving them with 11-6-3 record as they head into a four-game road trip over the Thanksgiving holiday.
One key development from Saturday night came from young defenseman Emil Andrae. Skating alongside Jamie Drysdale on defense, Andrae took another step toward solidifying his place in the Flyers' lineup.
Andrae was visibly confident and physical throughout the game, using his speed and agility to break down opponents. His ability to carry the puck out of defensive zone corners has been a point of emphasis for Tocchet.
"Emil, he's shown an ability to go in the corner and he's not afraid to squash a player, hit a guy," Tocchet said at the morning skate. "He's a small guy, but he's built pretty good."
The Flyers' success on Saturday night was also marked by their strong lineup combinations, which may have tapped into something special.
As for the new goalie development program announced in honor of Bernie Parent's legacy, it is clear that the organization is committed to honoring his memory and helping develop the next generation of goaltenders. The program will be supported by the Ed Snider Youth Hockey and Education Foundation.
In a thrilling performance that sent shockwaves throughout the NHL, the Philadelphia Flyers unleashed an offense-fueled onslaught on Saturday night, defeating the visiting New Jersey Devils 6-3 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Flyers' 17-goal explosion in the first period was a franchise-record, breaking their previous fastest outburst.
The spark that ignited this explosion was courtesy of forward Tyson Foerster's second goal just 17 seconds into the game. The beauty of the initial tally came from Noah Cates, who sauced a backhand pass across the ice to Foerster, allowing him to unleash a shot on New Jersey goaltender Jake Allen, which ultimately beat him to the shortside post.
Foerster's second goal was equally impressive, as Cates slipped another pass to him in the neutral zone and then threw a shot that ricocheted under Allen's blocker. The sequence capped off a period that saw Matvei Michkov score on a breakaway after Sean Couturier stole the puck by the blue line.
As the game progressed, the Flyers continued their blistering pace, with Bobby Brink scoring his sixth of the year to make it 5-1 in the second. Trevor Zegras then sealed the win with his seventh goal of the season in the third period.
"We had some good plays," Cates said postgame. "Building was loud, building was going, and it was a good start for us, for the first time in a while, I feel like."
The Flyers' offense came together on a night made in tribute to legendary goaltender Bernie Parent, who passed away in September. The team rose to the occasion with a performance that fans needed to see.
"It's a big thing," head coach Rick Tocchet said. "That team [the Devils] can come back. They tried. They had some chances there. They score a goal and who knows, right? But that's why you have to bear down. That's why you gotta stay structured, stay in your system, but it was nice to have that killer instinct."
The win marked consecutive victories for the Flyers, leaving them with 11-6-3 record as they head into a four-game road trip over the Thanksgiving holiday.
One key development from Saturday night came from young defenseman Emil Andrae. Skating alongside Jamie Drysdale on defense, Andrae took another step toward solidifying his place in the Flyers' lineup.
Andrae was visibly confident and physical throughout the game, using his speed and agility to break down opponents. His ability to carry the puck out of defensive zone corners has been a point of emphasis for Tocchet.
"Emil, he's shown an ability to go in the corner and he's not afraid to squash a player, hit a guy," Tocchet said at the morning skate. "He's a small guy, but he's built pretty good."
The Flyers' success on Saturday night was also marked by their strong lineup combinations, which may have tapped into something special.
As for the new goalie development program announced in honor of Bernie Parent's legacy, it is clear that the organization is committed to honoring his memory and helping develop the next generation of goaltenders. The program will be supported by the Ed Snider Youth Hockey and Education Foundation.
they just went out there and crushed it, no one could stop them, 17 goals in one period is wild 
and i love how they paid tribute to bernie parent, he's such a legend in nhl history. but what really stood out was the confidence of players like Emil Andrae, he's only young but he's already showing some serious stuff on the ice 
and it's great that coach Tocchet is giving him the chance to shine. it's moments like these that remind me why i love hockey so much, the speed, the skill, the teamwork... it all comes together in a way that just makes you feel alive 
️ i mean 17 goals in the first period is insane they must've had like a million chances to score 
Emil Andrae is looking super promising on defense 
can't wait to see what the rest of the season brings 
. Seriously though, it's awesome to see the team come together like that, especially with all the hype around their new goalie development program. I'm hyped to see where this takes them. And Andrae, man, he's lookin' like a solid young defenseman 
. Just hope they keep it up and don't get too complacent. Bring on the road trip!
! Foerster's goals were insane 
, and Cates was all over the place with those passes 
. It's like they finally found their rhythm after being stuck in neutral for a bit 
. And bravo to Andrae 
, he looked super confident out there 
. is it just me or do you think the flyers' line combos are kinda random though? like matvei michkov on a breakaway from sean couturier's steal 
️ his chemistry with noah cates is pure magic 
and let's give it up for matvei michkov breaking out on that breakaway 
i'm so hyped for this young squad 
can't wait to see what's in store for the flyers! 
. maybe this is the spark they need to make a deep run in the playoffs? 
It's like they knew exactly what the team needed to do to get a good performance out of themselves. I'm not saying it wasn't nice, but come on, guys! It's just hockey.
I mean, he looked okay out there, but is he really going to be a game-changer for this team? Let's not get ahead of ourselves. We still have to see him play consistently over a long stretch of games before we can start talking about his potential.
Yeah, good on them for trying to give back to the community and all that jazz. But let's be real, folks. The Flyers have had their fair share of talented goalies in the past. How will this program really make a difference? Only time will tell 
It's gonna be an exciting ride with this squad, especially with young players like Emil Andrae stepping up their game 
And I love that they dedicated the win to Bernie Parent - he's a legend and his memory will live on through these young players 
and tyson foerster's speed is insane 
he looks so confident out there and his corner skills are fire 