At a Glance
- Flyers beat Oilers 5-2 in Edmonton.
- Rookie Denver Barkey scored his first NHL goal.
- A third-period surge sealed the victory.
Why it matters: Flyers secure home-ice advantage and strengthen playoff positioning.
In a decisive Saturday afternoon clash at Rogers Place, the Philadelphia Flyers outscored the Edmonton Oilers 5-2, thanks to a first-career goal from rookie Denver Barkey and a dominant third-period performance.
Game Highlights
Barkey’s opening strike was the first goal of his NHL career, followed by Travis Sanheim’s fourth of the season and Bobby Brink’s 11th. Nick Seeler added his first of the year in the third, and Owen Tippett capped the game with an empty-netter.
- Denver Barkey
- Travis Sanheim
- Bobby Brink
- Nick Seeler
- Owen Tippett
Oilers’ Late Push
Edmonton narrowed the Flyers’ lead to 3-2 midway through the second with an Evan Bouchard power-play goal, after Matvei Michkov drew a high-stick penalty. Despite the pressure, Flyers’ defense and goaltending held firm.
Defensive Standouts
Calvin Pickard allowed three first-period goals on nine shots and finished 24-for-28. Emil Andrae returned after a healthy scratch, posting a +1 rating over 15:52 minutes, while Garnet Hathaway re-joined the lineup, delivering six hits and a fight with Darnell Nurse.
Key Takeaways
- Flyers secure 5-2 win, improving playoff odds.
- Barkey’s first NHL goal marks a milestone for the rookie.
- Strong third-period performance and solid defense keep Oilers at bay.
With the win, Philadelphia moves closer to a top seed and shows resilience after a recent slump.
