The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6-0 on January 11, 2024, at the Wells Fargo Center. This dominant win ended a four-game losing streak for the Flyers.
Period Highlights:
First Period:
Opening Goal: Morgan Frost scored at 6:48, receiving a cross-slot pass from Travis Konecny and firing it past John Gibson.
Power-Play Precision: Jamie Drysdale made it 2-0 at 18:11. Positioned near the crease, Drysdale capitalized on a setup from Konecny for his first goal since October.
Second Period:
Tippett’s Contribution: At 16:12, Owen Tippett one-timed Konecny’s feed into the slot, beating Gibson with a precise finish. This extended the Flyers’ lead to 3-0.
Third Period:
Quick Start: Ryan Poehling scored just 24 seconds in, skating around Radko Gudas and slipping the puck into the net.
Michkov’s Redemption: Matvei Michkov tallied a power-play goal at 7:36, cleaning up a rebound from another Konecny shot. This marked his second goal in 16 games.
Hathaway Closes: Garnet Hathaway added the final goal at 8:55, converting his rebound effort to seal the 6-0 win.
Flyers’ Player Stats:
Travis Konecny: 4 assists, a dominant playmaker throughout the game.
Samuel Ersson: 22 saves, earned his second shutout of the season.
Jamie Drysdale: 1 goal, showcasing his offensive capabilities on the blue line.
Matvei Michkov: 1 goal, his second in 16 games, ending a quiet streak offensively.
Ducks’ Player Stats:
John Gibson: 24 saves, kept the Ducks in the game early but faced too much pressure.
Cutter Gauthier: 3 shots on goal, struggled to find the back of the net in his return to Philadelphia.
Jackson LaCombe: Defensive effort saw his four-game point streak snapped.
Team Performance:
The Flyers were sharp in all areas, dominating puck possession and converting on two power-play opportunities for the first time since October.
The Ducks struggled to create offensive opportunities, with limited high-danger chances against an in-form Flyers defense.
The Flyers dominated all facets, securing a convincing victory.
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