The Philadelphia Flyers, with a record of 26-19-6, overpowered the Winnipeg Jets, who hold a 30-13-5 record, in a dominant 4-1 win. Goaltender Samuel Ersson, boasting a 13-9-3 record with a 2.53 goals-against average (GAA), was pivotal with a .964 save percentage, stopping 48 out of 50 shots since the break. Travis Konecny achieved a Gordie Howe Hat Trick in the opening period, leading the Flyers to victory. Despite the Jets' 15-2 shots on goal advantage in the second period, the Flyers scored the only goal, a short-handed one by Ryan Poehling. Kyle Connor's goal for the Jets ended Ersson's shutout late in the game. The Flyers' home record improved to 11-12-2 as they handed the Jets their fifth consecutive loss.
The Flyers officially have their swagger back. That five-game losing streak before the break? Forget about it. On Thursday night, this team showcased their personality with a dominating 4-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets. https://t.co/f3CBNMY1RW
"They were all over Winnipeg." The Flyers Postgame Live crew discusses the team's strong win over the Jets. https://t.co/8UR8EH8ZXS
Scott Laughton: "Erssy (Ersson) was great for us tonight, again." #Flyers
Fueled by Travis Konecny's Gordie Howe hat trick, the Flyers jumped all over the Jets in a 4-1 win. @JHallNBCS has his observations: https://t.co/F90IGmJa9F
Ersson makes 28 saves and TK and Poehling each have a goal and an assist as Flyers whip Winnipeg, 4-1. #Flyers played too much defense over last 40 minutes but Ersson stood tall.
What a game by Samuel Ersson He now has saved 48 shots on 50 shots faced since returning from the break, and has a .959 Save Percentage since the break https://t.co/Fi8gczi6v1
Winnipeg drops its fifth game in a row, 4-1 in Philadelphia. They've now lost six of eight games since rattling off eight straight wins from December 30th through January 11th. WPG gave up the lead for free and continue to struggle to score. Lone goal from Kyle Connor.
The Flyers dismantled one of the best teams in hockey. What a game by Samuel Ersson, what a victory, .964 Save Percentage Travis Konecny was the dog with a Gordie Howe Hat Trick 4-1 Flyers #Flyers
What a game by Samuel Ersson He now has saved 48 shots on 49 shots faced since returning from the break, and has a .959 Save Percentage since the break https://t.co/Rko6wvHyh9
Flyers win by a 4-1 final, their second straight victory. Winnipeg didn't show up for the first period and the Flyers very much did, basically.
#NHLJets drop their fifth straight game, 4-1 to the Flyers.
Flyers come out of the break with a win in Florida on the road, 2-1, and 4-1 win over the Jets at home. Two legit contenders defeated. If you were looking for evidence they are going to remain in the playoff race the rest of the way, that's some pretty strong stuff.
Kyle Connor makes it 4-1 Philadelphia with 5:12 left in the third. Outwaits Samuel Ersson and tucks it in on his backhand. Connor had gone six games without a goal.
Kyle Connor breaks up the shutout bid, #NHLJets trail 4-1 with 5:12 to go. First goal in six games for Connor. Snaps a stretch of 115 minutes without a goal for the Jets.
The Jets are on the board. It is now 4-1 Flyers still with the lead in the 3rd.
And the Jets spoil the shutout with 5:12 remaining. Kyle Connor maneuvers the puck around Ersson and in. 4-1 Flyers now.
I'm liking what I'm seeing stick handling wise of Samuel Ersson. Believe it or not, I think he scores a goal before the season ends #Flyers
I'm liking what I'm seeing stick handling wise of Samuel Ersson. Believe it or not, I think he scored a goal before the season ends #Flyers
And we're back. The third period is underway and we're holding a 4-0 lead over Winnipeg. #WPGvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/fV5ES5XE3g
4-0 Flyers after 40. Jets getting beaten soundly in all facets of play. Not sure what the third period could hold that would stop this from being the worst loss, by far, of the Jets' four game skid (and counting.) Will be curious to see who makes a push.
Second period is complete. #NHLJets with a decisive edge (15-2) in SOG in 2nd period but they gave up the only goal, a shortie from Ryan Poehling. #Flyers 4 Jets 0.
After two periods of play, the Flyers extend their lead to 4-0 over the Jets.
#NHLJets trail 4-0 after two periods. They've scored four goals in their past five games so it's going to take a gargantuan effort to pull something out of this one.
Travis Konecny only needed 4:08 TOI for a Gordie Howe Hat Trick. π€― https://t.co/KLyHluc2UM
Samuel Ersson's Save Percentage was above .900 to start the game, so heck yes he's been stellar https://t.co/tCtnq5icef
Ersson has been great! @FlyersKnitty @JameyBaskow #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/6SKhXfj9a7
MORGAN FROST SCORES TO GIVE FLYERS A 3-0 LEAD ON WINNIPEG https://t.co/0n9cZo6VDl
The Flyers are up 3-0 over the Winnipeg Jets as the FIRST period comes to a close. https://t.co/tcko9EpAh4
Sluggish first for #NHLJets as they trail #Flyers 3-0. SOG 13-5 for Philadelphia. Letβs see how the Jets respond to a lacklustre opening frame.
3-0 Philadelphia after 20 minutes of play. Some poor coverage on the Flyers' first goal. Some puck luck on goals two and three. I'll admit I missed a couple of shifts but, with that caveat made, my list of first period #NHLJets positives begins and ends with Adam Lowry.
Through four periods against the Jets this season, the Flyers have outscored them 5-0. Winnipeg surrenders the NHL's fewest goals per game at 2.31.
Travis Konecny with a Gordie Howe Hat Trick in the first period...holy moly πππ Captain, my captain @NHLFlyers
Travis Keith a Gordie Howe Hat Trick in the first period...holy moly πππ Captain, my captain @NHLFlyers
The Flyers are definitely benefiting from some fortunate bounces in the first, but they're also blitzing the Jets. Outshooting them 13-3 and killing them by xG as well. This hasn't even been close.
Flyers up 3-0. All of the goals have been 5-on-5 goals. Jets the league's best 5-on-5 team entering tonight (103-62 differential before this one started)
3-0 Flyers. This time it's Morgan Frost. They're blowing the doors off Winnipeg tonight.
Faceoff win for #Flyers and the bouncing puck ends up on the stick of Travis Konecny, whose shot caroms in off Neal Pionk. #NHLJets trail 2-0
Flyers (26-19-6) open three-game homestand as they host Jets (30-13-5). Samuel Ersson shut out Winnipeg last month with a 35-save effort. Flyers are 11-12-2 at home and want to get going here. https://t.co/Q70RxMCUdW
Samuel Ersson will most likely start tonight for the Flyers. He was nothing short of spectacular against the Florida Panthers as he owns a 13-9-3 record with a 2.53 GAA, and a .900 Save Percentage #Flyers https://t.co/3kzHpIkonJ
Number One netminder Samuel Ersson was fantastic, as the Flyers dismantle a good Florida Panthers team https://t.co/5z8CvboNrA
Samuel Ersson is the Flyers number one netminder, and he's proving that he is just that #Flyers π·: https://t.co/zTyf075Yvy https://t.co/ZhAXfVE21n
Joel Farabee: "Erss was great, especially in that first period." #Flyers
John Tortorella on Samuel Ersson: "Erss gives us a chance in the first period to get our legs going." #Flyers
John Tortorella on Samuel Ersson: "Erss gives us a chance in the first period to get her legs going." #Flyers