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Flyers split week: big win then decisive defeat

PUBLISHED Apr 8, 2026, 6:34 AM ET

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Newark, N.J. — The Philadelphia Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Tuesday at Prudential Center as Owen Tippett and Trevor Zegras provided key scoring; Tyson Foerster also scored in his fourth game back from arm surgery, contributing to a strong offensive stretch. Detroit followed on Thursday with a 6-3 loss that narrowed the Flyers' cushion in the Metropolitan Division; the club sits at 92 points with a one-point lead over the Islanders and has three to four regular-season games remaining to secure a playoff spot.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

June 1 (prior year): Denver Barkey captained London to a Memorial Cup championship.
Post trade-deadline: Owen Tippett’s production increased markedly for the Flyers.
Tuesday (Prudential Center): Flyers beat New Jersey Devils 5-1; key goals from Tippett, Zegras, Foerster.
This week: Tyson Foerster scored twice in his fourth game back from arm surgery.
Thursday (Detroit): Flyers lost 6-3 to the Red Wings, tightening the playoff race.

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Who Benefited

The Philadelphia Flyers benefited in the short term from returning players and improved scoring depth, gaining key points and momentum in the Metropolitan Division race.

Who Impacted

The Flyers suffered a setback with a 6-3 loss that narrowed their margin in the playoff race and exposed defensive lapses ahead of remaining regular-season games.

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Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6
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Who Benefited

The Philadelphia Flyers benefited in the short term from returning players and improved scoring depth, gaining key points and momentum in the Metropolitan Division race.

Who Impacted

The Flyers suffered a setback with a 6-3 loss that narrowed their margin in the playoff race and exposed defensive lapses ahead of remaining regular-season games.