The Philadelphia Flyers triumphed over the Buffalo Sabres with a 7-4 victory at the Wells Fargo Center on March 29, 2025. This win marked the Flyers’ second consecutive victory under interim head coach Brad Shaw, following the dismissal of John Tortorella. Both teams are out of playoff contention, but the Flyers showed renewed energy and offensive prowess.
First Period
Flyers’ Early Surge: Matvei Michkov opened the scoring with a goal on a 2-on-1 rush, assisted by Travis Konecny. Just 29 seconds later, Jakob Pelletier doubled the Flyers’ lead with a goal set up by Owen Tippett and Ryan Poehling.
Sabres’ Response: Jack Quinn narrowed the gap to 2-1 with a goal midway through the period, assisted by JJ Peterka and Ryan McLeod.
Second Period
Sabres Take the Lead: JJ Peterka scored just 1:41 into the period, assisted by Jack Quinn and Peyton Krebs, tying the game at 2-2. Shortly after, Quinn scored on a power play, assisted by Ryan McLeod and Owen Power, giving the Sabres a 3-2 lead.
Flyers’ Comeback: Michkov scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway, assisted by Travis Konecny, tying the game at 3-3. Later, Noah Cates put the Flyers back in the lead with a goal assisted by Tyson Foerster.
End of Period: The Flyers led 4-3 heading into the third period.
Third Period
Flyers Dominate: Ryan Poehling scored a power-play goal, assisted by Owen Tippett and Olle Lycksell , extending the Flyers’ lead to 5-3. Tyson Foerster added another goal, assisted by Bobby Brink and Noah Cates.
Sabres’ Shorthanded Effort: Alex Tuch scored a shorthanded goal, assisted by Ryan McLeod, cutting the Flyers’ lead to 6-4.
Flyers Seal the Win: Ryan Poehling scored on the same power play, assisted by Noah Cates, finalizing the score at 7-4.
Flyers’ Highlights
Matvei Michkov: The rookie sensation scored two goals, showcasing his incredible skill and composure. His first goal came on a 2-on-1 rush, assisted by Travis Konecny, and his second was a breakaway goal in the second period.
Noah Cates: A key playmaker, Cates contributed a goal and two assists, including a crucial setup for Tyson Foerster’s goal in the third period.
Owen Tippett: Scored his 20th goal of the season on a power play, assisted by Olle Lycksell and Jamie Drysdale.
Tyson Foerster: Added a goal and an assist, further solidifying the Flyers’ dominance in the third period.
Jakob Pelletier: Scored his first goal as a Flyer, assisted by Owen Tippett and Ryan Poehling.
Sabres’ Highlights
Jack Quinn: A standout for Buffalo, Quinn scored two goals and added an assist, tying his career high for points in a game. His chemistry with JJ Peterka was evident throughout.
JJ Peterka: Scored a goal and assisted on another, playing a pivotal role in the Sabres’ brief comeback.
Alex Tuch: Scored a shorthanded goal in the third period, showcasing his speed and determination.
Goaltending
Samuel Ersson (Flyers): Made 17 saves, providing stability despite the Sabres’ offensive bursts.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Sabres): Faced 32 shots and struggled to contain the Flyers’ relentless attack.
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