Philadelphia Flyers at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct 05, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 4 |
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 | Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:59 | 0.08 | 2.01 |
| 2nd | Ilya Mikheyev | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.07 | 1.78 |
| 3rd | Pontus Holmberg | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:05 | 0.74 | 1.74 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:05 | TBL | Brayden Point | John Carlson, Nikita Kucherov | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 00:17 | TBL | Pontus Holmberg | Ilya Mikheyev, Zemgus Girgensons | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 07:22 | PHI | Tyson Foerster | Nick Seeler, Sean Couturier | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 17:00 | TBL | Ilya Mikheyev | Pontus Holmberg | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 19:53 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Nikita Kucherov | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 14 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.09 | 4.96 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 34.3% | 65.7% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Hits | 23 | 15 |
| Blocks | 19 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:36 | 0.00 | 1.05 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:55 | 0.76 | 0.73 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.12 | 0.51 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.04 | 0.50 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.07 | 0.18 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:12 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:39 | 0.14 | -0.02 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:31 | 0.09 | -0.19 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:58 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:05 | 0.17 | -0.47 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:19 | 0.14 | -0.54 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:06 | 0.02 | -0.60 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.25 | -0.61 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:04 | 0.06 | -0.86 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.16 | -0.95 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:52 | 0.00 | -1.22 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:10 | 0.00 | -1.81 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:59 | 0.08 | 2.01 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.07 | 1.78 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:05 | 0.74 | 1.74 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 20:11 | 1.32 | 1.64 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:15 | 0.01 | 1.18 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:51 | 0.07 | 1.10 |
| Brayden Point | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:09 | 0.39 | 1.08 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:23 | 0.00 | 0.93 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.15 | 0.90 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:03 | 0.23 | 0.87 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:12 | 0.50 | 0.73 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:21 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:20 | 0.83 | 0.67 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.15 | 0.65 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:56 | 0.02 | 0.49 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:49 | 0.22 | 0.18 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:47 | 0.16 | 0.11 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.03 | -0.03 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 32 | 35 | 91.4% | 0.89 | L |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 13 | 14 | 92.9% | 1.09 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4–1 on Oct 05, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.96 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 2.09 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nikita Kucherov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.01 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 13 of 14, worth 1.09 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4–1 on Oct 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Philadelphia Flyers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikita Kucherov led all skaters at 2.01, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.96 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 2.09, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 14 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 36. High-danger chances went 9 to 22.