At a Glance
- Flames beat the Flyers 5-1 in Calgary on New Year’s Eve.
- Travis Konecny scored the lone Flyers goal before Calgary’s power-play spree.
- The Flyers are 20-12-7 and have struggled to start games after back-to-back sets.
- Why it matters: The early-season slump and goaltending woes could affect Philadelphia’s playoff hopes.
The Flyers traveled to Calgary for a New Year’s Eve showdown, only to be outplayed by the Flames in a 5-1 loss.
Game Summary
The Flyers took an early lead when Travis Konecny netted a goal to make it 2-1 near the midway mark. Calgary answered with a 5-3 power-play goal after a tripping penalty and a high-sticking penalty, followed by a second power-play goal by Jamie Drysdale with 3:47 left in the second period. The Flames maintained control in the third period and finished the game 5-1.
- 5-3 power-play goal after tripping penalty
- 5-4 power-play goal by Drysdale
- Flames dominated the third period
Goaltending
Samuel Ersson stopped 20 of 25 shots, surrendering four or more goals for the sixth time in 15 starts. Calgary’s Dustin Wolf faced 26 shots from the Flyers.
Season Context
The Flyers are 20-12-7 and have been held to one goal for the second time in three games since the holiday break. Their record in the second game of back-to-back sets is 3-13-3 this season.
Upcoming
The Flyers will open the 2026 calendar with a trip to Edmonton to face Connor McDavid and the Oilers on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Key Takeaways
- The Flyers fell 5-1 to the Flames, with Konecny’s lone goal and a 5-3 power-play spree.
- Goaltender Samuel Ersson’s performance remains a concern.
- The team’s slow starts in back-to-back games could impact their playoff push.
This loss underscores the Flyers’ early-season challenges and highlights the need for improved performance as the season progresses.
