Philadelphia Flyers at Calgary Flames
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Calgary Flames on Dec 31, 2025. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 1, Calgary Flames 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 1 |
| Calgary Flames score | 5 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 2 | 4 | 23:32 | 0.06 | 2.69 |
| 2nd | Connor Zary | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:34 | 0.54 | 2.08 |
| 3rd | Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.36 | 1.87 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Calgary Flames) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:30 | CGY | Mikael Backlund | Matt Coronato, Blake Coleman | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 03:08 | CGY | Jonathan Huberdeau | MacKenzie Weegar, Yan Kuznetsov | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 08:49 | PHI | Travis Konecny | — | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 12:03 | CGY | Rasmus Andersson | Connor Zary, Nazem Kadri | 5v3 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 17:52 | CGY | Yegor Sharangovich | Matt Coronato, MacKenzie Weegar | 5v4 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 09:37 | CGY | Connor Zary | Ryan Lomberg | 5v5 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.99 | 3.00 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Hits | 23 | 15 |
| Blocks | 18 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 7 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:38 | 0.20 | 0.70 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.11 | 0.64 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:12 | 0.26 | 0.52 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:14 | 0.28 | 0.44 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:45 | 0.57 | 0.31 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:57 | 0.36 | 0.21 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:07 | 0.57 | 0.03 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.23 | 0.01 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:16 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:55 | 0.07 | -0.11 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:15 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:49 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:12 | 0.19 | -0.54 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:04 | 0.07 | -1.24 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:38 | 0.07 | -1.61 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 23:32 | 0.06 | 2.69 |
| Connor Zary | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11:34 | 0.54 | 2.08 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.36 | 1.87 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.17 | 1.74 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:48 | 0.54 | 1.60 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:21 | 0.00 | 1.12 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:34 | 0.02 | 1.06 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:05 | 0.18 | 1.01 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:32 | 0.27 | 0.49 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.06 | 0.41 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:13 | 0.45 | 0.41 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:41 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Hunter Brzustewicz | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:43 | 0.24 | 0.22 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.21 | 0.20 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.18 | 0.16 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.10 | -0.07 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:17 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ersson | Philadelphia Flyers | 21 | 26 | 80.8% | -1.98 | L |
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 26 | 26 | 100.0% | 1.82 | W |
Analysis
The Calgary Flames defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5–1 on Dec 31, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Calgary Flames generated 3.0 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 2.99 — the run of play matched the result, with Calgary Flames earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
MacKenzie Weegar led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.69 on 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Dustin Wolf stopped 26 of 26, worth 1.82 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Calgary Flames game?
The Calgary Flames beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5–1 on Dec 31, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Calgary Flames 5, Philadelphia Flyers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — MacKenzie Weegar led all skaters at 2.69, on 0G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Calgary Flames generated 3.0 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.99, so Calgary Flames created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 26 shots on goal and Calgary Flames put 26. High-danger chances went 16 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Samuel Ersson stopped 21 of 26 (-1.98 goals saved above expected); Dustin Wolf stopped 26 of 26 (1.82 goals saved above expected).