Philly Leader

The Flyers triumphed over the Boston Bruins in overtime, 3-2, during a preseason game at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday. Matvei Michkov's two-goal performance, including the overtime winner, was pivotal for the Flyers.

Michkov scored the game-winning goal after receiving a pass from Travis Konecny. Michkov carried the puck into shooting range and snapped home the deciding tally. In three exhibition games, Michkov has accumulated six points (three goals, three assists).

Olle Lycksell contributed two primary assists as he aims to secure a spot on the opening night NHL roster. Travis Konecny also provided two assists.

With this win, the Flyers' preseason record improved to 3-1-0.

Boston's Vinny Lettieri scored his first goal of the preseason at 12:59 of the first period with assists from Hampus Lindholm and Andrew Peeke.

Rasmus Ristolainen tied the game at 16:55 of the first period with a goal from the right circle, assisted by Lycksell and Ryan Poehling.

A Flyers turnover early in the second period allowed Matt Poitras to score a shorthanded goal at 2:40 after receiving a lead pass from Trent Frederic.

Michkov tied the game again with a power-play goal at 4:14 of the second period off an assist from Lycksell and Konecny.

The third period saw no goals despite better play from the Flyers.

Flyers' goalie Ivan Fedotov made 25 saves on 27 shots. Boston's Joonas Korpisalo stopped 37 out of 40 shots in a losing effort.

Flyers starting lineup included:

Matvei Michkov - Sean Couturier - Travis Konecny

Joel Farabee - Jett Luchanko - Bobby Brink

Scott Laughton - Rodrigo Abols - Noah Cates

Olle Lycksell - Ryan Poehling - Anthony Richard

Hunter McDonald - Rasmus Ristolainen

Adam Ginning - Jamie Drysdale

Egor Zamula - Oliver Bonk

Ivan Fedotov

[Eetu Makiniemi]

Power Play Units:

PP1: Drysdale, Konecny, Lycksell, Michkov, Brink

PP2: Zamula, Luchanko, Farabee, Couturier, Richard

In summary:

1) The Flyers yielded five initial shots but then took control with eight of their own. Fedotov denied Joey Abate on a breakaway before Vinny Lettieri scored for Boston.

2) Team captain Sean Couturier fought Billy Sweezey after rough treatment towards Michkov. Ristolainen then tied it up shortly afterward.

3) Riley Tufte’s penalty led to good puck movement by Michkov creating chances for Konecny and others before Poitras’ shorthanded goal.

4) Continued strong power play performance resulted in more opportunities but no additional goals until overtime.

5) Methodical play characterized most of the third period until regulation ended without further scoring.