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Flyers Soar Past Penguins in Thrilling Shootout Victory
29 Oct
Summary
- Travis Konecny scores 200th career goal for Flyers
- Bobby Brink scores shootout winner and has a goal and assist
- Penguins' Evgeni Malkin goal waived off for illegal substitution
On Tuesday, October 24th, 2025, the Philadelphia Flyers emerged victorious over the Pittsburgh Penguins in a close 3-2 shootout game. The highlight of the night was Travis Konecny's milestone 200th career goal, scored in the second period on a shot from the right circle. Konecny became the 17th player in Flyers history to reach this impressive feat.
The Flyers also received a strong performance from Bobby Brink, who scored on the power play in the first period and then netted the shootout winner with a deft double deke move. Brink finished the night with a goal and an assist.
The Penguins fought hard to force overtime, with Sidney Crosby scoring his team-leading eighth goal of the season to tie the game. However, a potential game-winning goal by Evgeni Malkin in overtime was waived off due to an illegal substitution on a delayed penalty.
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In the end, the Flyers prevailed, winning their fourth game in the last five. Goaltender Sam Ersson made 24 saves to secure the victory for Philadelphia, who are in the midst of a stretch of nine out of ten games at home.
