Flyers win shootout, clinch first playoff berth since 2020
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Philadelphia, U.S. Tyson Foerster scored the only shootout goal Monday night to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Eastern Conference top-seeded Carolina Hurricanes, securing the Flyers' first playoff berth since 2020. Dan Vladar stopped Carolina's fourth shootout attempt, triggering a large celebration at the Flyers' home arena.
Philadelphia now prepares for a first-round series against Pittsburgh, beginning later this week, while Carolina earned the single point it required earlier to clinch the East's top seed. The Flyers rallied after a slow start and Matvei Michkov’s 19th goal narrowed the deficit in the second period; team and fan celebrations followed as postseason scheduling was set.
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Timeline
- 1. 2006: Carolina previously was the No. 1 seed and later won the Stanley Cup.
- 2. 2020: Philadelphia last appeared in the NHL playoffs prior to this season.
- 3. Last season: Carolina reached the Eastern Conference final before elimination by Florida.
- 4. Monday night: Flyers defeated Hurricanes 3-2 in a shootout; Foerster scored the shootout goal and Vladar made the decisive stop.
- 5. This week: Philadelphia is set to begin a postseason series against Pittsburgh.
Why it matters
The Flyers' playoff berth is a win for Philadelphia and its fans. It's a chance to rally around a shared love of hockey and hometown pride. If you're a fan, now's the time to dust off that jersey and prepare for some intense games ahead.
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