Philadelphia Flyers at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New Jersey Devils on Apr 07, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 5, New Jersey Devils 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 5 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 1 |
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 | Trevor Zegras | C | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13:50 | 0.16 | 2.52 |
| 2nd | Tyson Foerster | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15:19 | 0.49 | 2.24 |
| 3rd | Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.06 | 1.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:56 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | Travis Sanheim, Owen Tippett | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 03:38 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | Porter Martone, Jamie Drysdale | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 12:12 | NJD | Cody Glass | Jonas Siegenthaler, Lenni Hameenaho | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 02:46 | PHI | Tyson Foerster | Matvei Michkov | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 04:58 | PHI | Tyson Foerster | Trevor Zegras, Matvei Michkov | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 17:09 | PHI | Nick Seeler | — | 6v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.73 | 3.29 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 30.0% | 70.0% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 57.5% | 42.5% |
| Hits | 15 | 17 |
| Blocks | 15 | 3 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 7 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Zegras | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 13:50 | 0.16 | 2.52 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15:19 | 0.49 | 2.24 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.06 | 1.23 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.00 | 1.18 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.03 | 0.99 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:49 | 0.03 | 0.78 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:34 | 0.00 | 0.65 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:45 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.05 | 0.56 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.10 | 0.31 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.04 | 0.30 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:00 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:45 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:31 | 0.15 | -0.19 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:52 | 0.15 | -0.28 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:14 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:25 | 0.24 | -0.43 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Glass | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.16 | 1.03 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:00 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:09 | 0.26 | 0.59 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:56 | 0.28 | 0.26 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:17 | 0.13 | 0.18 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:55 | 0.10 | 0.16 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:55 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Brian Halonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:16 | 0.03 | -0.02 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.32 | -0.10 |
| Marc McLaughlin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:30 | 0.08 | -0.11 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.09 | -0.12 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:32 | 0.02 | -0.21 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:16 | 0.30 | -0.23 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:05 | 0.35 | -0.32 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:50 | 0.10 | -0.39 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:44 | 0.42 | -0.58 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.75 | W |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 15 | 19 | 77.8% | -2.53 | L |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New Jersey Devils 5–1 on Apr 07, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
New Jersey Devils generated 3.29 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 1.73 — New Jersey Devils owned the better of the chances but Philadelphia Flyers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Trevor Zegras led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.52 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Dan Vladar stopped 23 of 24, worth 1.75 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs New Jersey Devils game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils 5–1 on Apr 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 5, New Jersey Devils 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Trevor Zegras led all skaters at 2.52, on 2G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 3.29 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 1.73, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 19 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 24. High-danger chances went 6 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dan Vladar stopped 23 of 24 (1.75 goals saved above expected); Jacob Markstrom stopped 15 of 19 (-2.53 goals saved above expected).