Zegras Shines with 3 Points, Leads Flyers to Shootout Triumph Over Blues
In a thrilling NHL matchup, Trevor Zegras showcased his skills with a notable performance, earning three points as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the St. Louis Blues in a shootout. The game featured dramatic comebacks and impressive individual efforts from both teams.
Game Highlights
The Flyers, now with a record of 9-5-3, displayed resilience by overcoming two separate two-goal deficits in the third period. This victory marked their third consecutive shootout win, traveling to 3-0-2 in their last five games.
Key Players
- Owen Tippett: 1 goal, 3 assists
- Christian Dvorak: 2 goals, 1 assist
- Samuel Ersson: 12 saves in goal
- Jordan Binnington: 25 saves for the Blues
Scoring Summary
The Blues started strong with Jordan Kyrou scoring at 1:19 of the first period, capitalizing on a turnover from Zegras. However, Zegras equalized at 8:18, finding the net after a rush with teammates. St. Louis quickly regained the lead with goals from Jimmy Snuggerud and Justin Faulk, who scored a slap shot, his milestone 500th NHL point.
Despite the Blues initially pulling ahead 3-1, Philadelphia fought back. Dvorak and Tippett delivered clutch goals, with Tippett’s power play equalizer happening at 10:29 in the third period. This comeback effort underscored the Flyers’ tenacity.
Overtime and Shootout Drama
The overtime period saw a tense moment when Zegras was awarded a penalty shot, only to be denied by Binnington. The game concluded in a shootout, where the Flyers secured their triumph against the Blues.
Current Standings
The Flyers continue to rise in the NHL rankings, maintaining impressive performance metrics. Meanwhile, the Blues, holding a record of 6-8-4, are experiencing a bounce-back streak with 3-1-2 in their last six games.
