Flyers ‘get right’ in 3-1 victory over Ducks

The Philadelphia Flyers snapped out of their recent funk with a gritty 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night. With key contributions from Noah Cates, Morgan Frost, and Joel Farabee, the Flyers secured just their second win in six games.

Flyers beat the Ducks 3-1

Wake up and smell the highlights. ☕️#PHIvsANA | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/9K0czNqAF9

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 29, 2024

Noah Cates Keeps Streak Alive

Noah Cates extended his goal-scoring streak to five games, tying him with Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault for the longest active streak in the NHL. Cates opened the scoring early in the second period with a slick snap shot in front of the net, giving the them a 1-0 lead.

Can’t cool down Catesy. 🥵#PHIvsANA | #LetsGoFlyers pic.twitter.com/vGiDledFuv

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 28, 2024

It’s becoming clear that Cates is hitting his stride, providing a consistent offensive spark for a team that’s been searching for answers in recent games.

Stay Frosty

Morgan Frost delivered the game-winner in the third period with a bit of creativity and a touch of luck. With no angle to work with, Frost banked a backhand shot off Anaheim goalie Lukas Dostal’s stick and into the net, giving them a 2-1 lead.

The Cali sun won’t stop Frosty. ☃️#PHIvsANA | #LetsGoFlyers pic.twitter.com/aN8ikOo6a5

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 28, 2024

Farabee’s Empty-Netter

Joel Farabee sealed the deal with just 2:20 left in the game, scoring an empty-net goal after serving a penalty for too many men on the ice. The Ducks had pulled their goalie for an extra skater during a power play, but Farabee stepped out of the box, stole the puck, and broke away to bury the insurance goal.

No hair, don't care. #PHIvsANA | #LetsGoFlyers pic.twitter.com/BSFCy1ELff

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 28, 2024

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Game Notes:

• Travis Konecny Hits 600: Konecny played in his 600th NHL game, becoming the seventh player from the 2015 draft class to reach the milestone.
• Cutter Gauthier: Anaheim forward Cutter Gauthier, who was drafted fifth overall by Philadelphia in 2022 but forced a trade to the Ducks, played 13 minutes and managed two shots on goal. Gauthier also picked up a hooking penalty in his first game against the Flyers, providing a little extra drama to the matchup.

Flyers vs. Ducks: John Tortorella doesn’t ‘give a shit’ that Cutter (The Traitor) Gauthier circled games against Philly on his calendar

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Up Next for the Flyers:

The Flyers head to Los Angeles on Sunday for a tough matchup against the Kings.

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