Philadelphia Flyers at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Anaheim Ducks on Mar 18, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 3, Anaheim Ducks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 3 |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24:30 | 0.11 | 1.76 |
| 2nd | Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.44 | 1.47 |
| 3rd | Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 5 | 16:24 | 0.43 | 1.37 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:51 | PHI | Luke Glendening | Cam York, Garnet Hathaway | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 07:53 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Travis Sanheim | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 19:22 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Pavel Mintyukov | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:06 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Troy Terry, Cutter Gauthier | 6v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 02:17 | PHI | Noah Cates | Matvei Michkov | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.06 | 3.50 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 47.5% | 52.5% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
| Hits | 19 | 20 |
| Blocks | 18 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 2 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:30 | 0.11 | 1.76 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.44 | 1.47 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:24 | 0.43 | 1.37 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:00 | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Noah Cates | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:25 | 0.41 | 1.00 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:45 | 0.05 | 0.66 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:17 | 0.28 | 0.56 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:22 | 0.26 | 0.55 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:23 | 0.47 | 0.50 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:34 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:47 | 0.26 | 0.46 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:27 | 0.19 | 0.45 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.07 | 0.38 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:41 | 0.25 | 0.18 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.01 | 0.09 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:40 | 0.49 | -0.06 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:55 | 0.26 | -0.09 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:20 | 0.38 | -0.23 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 18:35 | 0.60 | 1.32 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19:07 | 0.46 | 0.88 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:44 | 0.06 | 0.85 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:22 | 0.35 | 0.68 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:55 | 0.34 | 0.24 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.03 | 0.08 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.04 | -0.00 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:44 | 0.11 | -0.20 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:29 | 0.15 | -0.21 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:00 | 0.14 | -0.22 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:31 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:58 | 0.08 | -0.27 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:48 | 0.06 | -0.37 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:06 | 0.01 | -0.39 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:10 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:22 | 0.27 | -0.61 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 34 | 36 | 94.4% | 0.83 | W |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | 1.43 | O |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3–2 on Mar 18, 2026, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.5 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 5.06 — Philadelphia Flyers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Travis Sanheim led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.76 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Lukas Dostal stopped 25 of 28, worth 1.43 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3–2 on Mar 18, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 3, Anaheim Ducks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Travis Sanheim led all skaters at 1.76, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.5 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 5.06, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 28 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 36. High-danger chances went 23 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dan Vladar stopped 34 of 36 (0.83 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 25 of 28 (1.43 goals saved above expected).