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Philadelphia Flyers pay the penalty as New York Rangers cash 3 power-play goals at Xfinity Mobile Arena

The Philadelphia Flyers moved to a 29-23 record with 11 overtime losses for 69 points, while the New York Rangers improved to 25-30 with 8 overtime losses for 58 points in a 6-2 result at Xfinity Mobile Arena.


Mar 9, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (44) celebrates his goal with left wing Tye Kartye (24) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

First period


The Flyers opened with 0 goals in the first period while the Rangers scored 3 goals in the first period.


The Flyers finished with 34 shots and a 6 percent shooting rate, and the Rangers finished with 27 shots and a 22 percent shooting rate.


The Broad Street Bullies set a physical tone with 32 hits, while the Blueshirts logged 17 hits.


Second period


The Flyers produced 1 goal in the second period while the Rangers added 3 goals in the second period.


The Rangers power play went 3-for-4 with 8 shots, and the Flyers penalty kill allowed 3 power-play goals on 8 shots against.


The Flyers power play went 1-for-3 with 4 shots, and the Rangers penalty kill gave up 1 power-play goal on 4 shots against.


The Flyers won 30 of 55 faceoffs for a 54 percent faceoff win rate, and the Rangers won 25 of 55 faceoffs for a 46 percent faceoff win rate.


The Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers turning point came through special teams as the Broadway Blues finished with 3 power-play goals.


Mar 9, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) skates back to the bench after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Third period


The Flyers scored 1 goal in the third period while the Rangers were held to 0 goals in the third period.


The Flyers blocked 11 shots and had 3 takeaways, while the Rangers blocked 8 shots and had 4 takeaways.


The Flyers logged 10 giveaways and the Rangers logged 12 giveaways in a game that stayed at 60:00 in total duration.


Notables and numbers


Matvei Michkov had 1 goal on 2 shots with a 50 percent shooting rate in the previous game, and Sean Couturier had 1 goal on 2 shots with a 50 percent shooting rate in the previous game.


Owen Tippett threw 8 hits in the previous game, and Dan Vladar posted 18 saves on 24 shots against in the previous game.


Philadelphia Flyers post-match stats also showed 8 penalty minutes on 4 minor penalties for the Flyers, while the Rangers had 6 penalty minutes on 3 minor penalties.


The post-game report Philadelphia Flyers file included a 30-25 edge in faceoffs won, and Philadelphia Flyers post-game interviews followed a night where the Rangers earned the winning goalie credit with 32 saves on 34 shots against.


Mar 9, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) and New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) battle for position during the first period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Flyers are scheduled to host the Washington Capitals at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 3/11/2026 at 7:30 PM EDT with viewing on TNT, HBO Max, and MNMT.


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