Philly Leader

We return to action after the Four Nations break with a focus on how the Philadelphia Flyers' four 5v5 goals originated in their recent game against the Oilers. While the goals themselves are noteworthy, understanding their beginnings offers additional insights.

In the first instance, Egor Zamula's effective poke check near the Flyers' blue line initiated Scott Laughton's counterattack. Owen Tippett also demonstrated his skill by winning a board battle in the Flyers' end and propelling the puck into the neutral zone, leveraging his speed to reach it first.

Sean Couturier played a pivotal role in creating his own scoring opportunity. Despite losing a faceoff, he applied pressure through a quick forecheck and intercepted an outlet pass. This allowed Michkov to surprise everyone by passing down low to Couturier instead of feeding Tippett, who was poised for a shot.

Couturier's impact continued with Tippett’s second goal. He executed a strategic play in the neutral zone by intercepting an Oiler pass along the wall and quickly redirecting it towards Michkov. This setup was crucial for Tippett's goal.