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