Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers on Feb 26, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 3, New York Rangers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 3 |
| New York Rangers 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 | Matvei Michkov | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14:01 | 0.22 | 1.25 |
| 2nd | Will Borgen | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| 3rd | Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.12 | 0.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:56 | NYR | Sam Carrick | Taylor Raddysh, Will Borgen | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:23 | NYR | Alexis Lafrenière | Will Cuylle, Vincent Trocheck | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 10:25 | PHI | Matvei Michkov | Noah Cates, Owen Tippett | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 00:39 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 02:10 | PHI | Matvei Michkov | Sean Couturier, Nick Seeler | 4v4 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.10 | 2.21 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 36.7% | 63.3% |
| Hits | 23 | 23 |
| Blocks | 11 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matvei Michkov | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14:01 | 0.22 | 1.25 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.10 | 0.79 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:12 | 0.11 | 0.69 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.14 | 0.64 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:29 | 0.45 | 0.64 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:17 | 0.16 | 0.55 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:39 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:18 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10:23 | 0.32 | 0.10 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:46 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.44 | 0.05 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:50 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:33 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:09 | 0.22 | -0.28 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.12 | 0.79 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:49 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.33 | 0.65 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7:57 | 0.01 | 0.48 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:29 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:34 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:33 | 0.44 | 0.05 |
| Brendan Brisson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:21 | 0.46 | 0.05 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:57 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:53 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:07 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:50 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:09 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Brennan Othmann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:23 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ersson | Philadelphia Flyers | 22 | 24 | 92.0% | 0.35 | W |
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | -0.09 | O |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers 3–2 on Feb 26, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Rangers generated 2.21 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 3.1 — Philadelphia Flyers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Matvei Michkov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.25 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Rangers game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Rangers 3–2 on Feb 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 3, New York Rangers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matvei Michkov led all skaters at 1.25, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 2.21 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.1, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 24 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 25. High-danger chances went 13 to 10.