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Flyers Edge Penguins in Shootout for Tocchet's Milestone Win

3/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Philadelphia Flyers won 4-3 against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a shootout on March 7, 2026.
Trevor Zegras scored the decisive goal, while rookie Alex Bump scored in his NHL debut.
Owen Tippett and Denver Barkey also contributed goals for the Flyers.
The Penguins, without captain Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, received goals from Tommy Novak, Rickard Rakell, and Erik Karlsson.
Dan Vladar made 20 saves, and the Flyers improved to 4-1 in their last five games, marking head coach Rick Tocchet's 700th game.

History

Historical Context

The NHL's historic expansion in 1967 doubled the league's size from six to twelve teams, introducing franchises like the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins. This shift ended the Original Six era and aimed to counter competition from rival leagues. The Flyers' success, including two Stanley Cup victories in 1974 and 1975, exemplifies the league's evolution and growing fan engagement.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia Flyers won 4-3 against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a shootout on March 7, 2026.
Trevor Zegras scored the decisive goal, while rookie Alex Bump scored in his NHL debut.
Owen Tippett and Denver Barkey also contributed goals for the Flyers.
The Penguins, without captain Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, received goals from Tommy Novak, Rickard Rakell, and Erik Karlsson.
Dan Vladar made 20 saves, and the Flyers improved to 4-1 in their last five games, marking head coach Rick Tocchet's 700th game.

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