> At a Glance
> – Flyers fell 4-1 to the Kraken in Seattle.
> – Carl Grundstrom netted the only Flyers goal with 1:57 left.
> – The team went 0-3 on the power play and struggled against Seattle’s penalty kill.
> – Why it matters: It marks the Flyers’ first Seattle loss since Dec. 29, 2021 and underscores a season-long offensive slump.
The Philadelphia Flyers were unable to recover from a sluggish start and fell 4-1 to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday night at Climate Pledge Arena. A single goal by Carl Grundstrom came with just under two minutes left, but the team’s power-play woes and a shaky penalty kill sealed the defeat. This loss deepens the Flyers’ struggles in the Pacific Division and extends their winless streak in Seattle.
Game Overview
The Flyers entered the game looking to rebound from a 3-1 win over the Blackhawks, but early pressure from Seattle forced a 1-0 lead just 3:48 into the second period. Seattle’s offense continued to find space, scoring a second goal 5:49 into the third. The Flyers’ lone goal came late in the third, but it was too little, too late.
- 1st period: No goals; Flyers went 0-2 on power play.
- 2nd period: Seattle scored 1-0 at 3:48.
- 3rd period: Seattle added a second goal at 5:49; Flyers scored at 1:57 to finish 4-1.
Key Performance Stats
Flyers’ goaltender Dan Vladar faced 18 shots, stopping 16, while Seattle’s Philipp Grubauer turned away 31 of 32 attempts. The team’s power-play efficiency remained at zero, and the Kraken’s penalty kill was league-worst, allowing three goals on 12 opportunities.
| Stat | Flyers | Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 18 | 32 |
| Saves | 16 | 31 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 0 |
| Penalty-kill goals allowed | 0 | 3 |
- Dan Vladar: 16 saves on 18 shots.
- Philipp Grubauer: 31 saves on 32 shots.
- Carl Grundstrom: 1 goal.
- Trevor Zegras: point streak ended at nine games.
- Travis Sanheim: played 19:25 minutes after missing last 12.5 minutes of previous game.
- Denver Barkey: returned after missing third period of previous game.
Coaching and Health Notes
Head coach Rick Tocchet met with media after the loss. Health updates include Sanheim’s return after missing the last 12.5 minutes of the Blackhawks win and Barkey’s return after missing the third period of that game.
Upcoming Game
The Flyers will face the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night at 10 p.m. ET on News Of Philadelphia, marking Tocchet’s return to Vancouver where he previously coached.
Key Takeaways
- The Flyers’ power-play struggles and poor penalty kill contributed to the 4-1 loss.
- Grundstrom’s lone goal came with just under two minutes left.
- Seattle’s defensive discipline continues to challenge Philadelphia.
The loss underscores the Flyers’ ongoing offensive struggles and their inability to convert power-play opportunities, while the Kraken’s defensive discipline continues to pose a challenge.
