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Flyers Beat Kings In Shootout, Extend Hot Streak

PUBLISHED Mar 20, 2026, 2:45 AM ET

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LOS ANGELES — The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in a shootout at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, with Trevor Zegras and Matvei Michkov converting in the shootout and Noah Cates recording a goal and an assist to secure the victory. The win extended the Flyers' point streak to five games and kept them in playoff contention, leaving them six points behind the wild-card positions; Samuel Ersson made 22 saves and the Kings earned one point toward their Western Conference standing.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Dec. 1: Tyson Foerster suffers long-term shoulder injury (reported).
Two weeks before the game: Bobby Brink traded to Minnesota Wild (reported).
Wednesday (prior): Flyers beat Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in overtime; Noah Cates scored.
Thursday: Flyers beat Kings 4-3 in a shootout at Crypto.com Arena.
Postgame: Flyers extend point streak; remain several points behind wild-card positions with 14 games left.

News Intelligence

If you're a Flyers fan, this win keeps playoff hopes alive. The team's hot streak is a sign of resilience despite recent injuries and trades. It's a good time to show your support and keep an eye on the upcoming games.

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Who Benefited

The Philadelphia Flyers benefited from the shootout win by gaining standings points, extending their point streak, boosting player confidence (notably Noah Cates and Samuel Ersson) and preserving their position in the playoff race with momentum heading into remaining games.

Who Impacted

The Los Angeles Kings suffered a missed opportunity for two points despite earning one; the shootout loss and late-game concession may complicate their Western Conference wild-card positioning and adds pressure in upcoming games.

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