Philadelphia Flyers at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Edmonton Oilers on Jan 03, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 5, Edmonton Oilers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 5 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 2 |
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 | Nick Seeler | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:23 | 0.02 | 1.54 |
| 2nd | Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 6 | 23:17 | 0.64 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:58 | 0.54 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:16 | PHI | Denver Barkey | Owen Tippett, Sean Couturier | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:31 | PHI | Travis Sanheim | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 14:38 | PHI | Bobby Brink | Cam York, Matvei Michkov | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 1st 16:08 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Mattias Ekholm | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 09:54 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 09:09 | PHI | Nick Seeler | Rodrigo Abols | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 18:50 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Sean Couturier, Nick Seeler | 6v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.77 | 2.54 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 59.0% | 41.0% |
| Hits | 15 | 12 |
| Blocks | 15 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Seeler | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:23 | 0.02 | 1.54 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:58 | 0.54 | 1.34 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 15:37 | 0.54 | 1.28 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:20 | 0.12 | 0.95 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.20 | 0.85 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:11 | 0.19 | 0.80 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:36 | 0.36 | 0.64 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.38 | 0.49 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:41 | 0.06 | 0.49 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:54 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:16 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:02 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:29 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:11 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:52 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:24 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:03 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 23:17 | 0.64 | 1.49 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 27:39 | 1.01 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:21 | 0.61 | 0.69 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:14 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:01 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:35 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Alec Regula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:21 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:16 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:13 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:17 | 0.56 | 0.00 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:52 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:57 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:18 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Quinn Hutson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:17 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.02 | -0.18 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 23 | 25 | 91.7% | 0.79 | W |
| Calvin Pickard | Edmonton Oilers | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -1.02 | L |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5–2 on Jan 03, 2026.
Edmonton Oilers generated 2.54 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 3.77 — the run of play matched the result, with Philadelphia Flyers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nick Seeler led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.54 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Dan Vladar stopped 23 of 25, worth 0.79 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Edmonton Oilers 5–2 on Jan 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 5, Edmonton Oilers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nick Seeler led all skaters at 1.54, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 2.54 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.77, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 29 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 24. High-danger chances went 12 to 12.