Philly Leader

The Flyers managed to secure a 3-2 overtime victory against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night, despite struggling for most of the game. The Predators' forecheck and defensive play kept the Flyers at bay until two late deflections turned a potential 2-1 loss into a win.

Several key plays earlier in the game contributed to keeping the Flyers within reach. Travis Sanheim effectively handled a situation midway through the first period, steering Gustav Nyquist away from a scoring opportunity without incurring a penalty.

Emil Andrae demonstrated skillful play deep in the Flyers' zone by delivering a precise pass to Joel Farabee, allowing him to clear the zone under pressure from two Predators players. This maneuver prevented what could have been a challenging situation behind the net.

During an early second-period power play while Matvei Michkov was in the penalty box, the Flyers were trapped in their own zone for over two minutes. Michkov's strategic play on a loose puck allowed all five Flyers to change lines during this long change period without icing.

Rasmus Ristolainen initiated one of the Flyers' best scoring chances by taking on an unusual role as F1, or first forechecker, due to his teammates changing lines. His aggressive play against a Predator set up an opportunity for those coming off the bench.