Instant reactions: Trevor Zegras’ big night puts Flyers in command of Stanley Cup Playoff spot

Nov 14, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Trevor Zegras (46) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the second period at Enterprise Center.

Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Watch PHLY Flyers Postgame The Philadelphia Flyers came into Newark on Tuesday night with a one-point lead for the third seed in the Metropolitan Division, looking to build on that lead and sweep their season series with the New Jersey Devils. Trevor Zegras gave Philly early life, scoring a pair of goals 3:38 into the game, and Tyson Foerster imitated his linemate in the next period, making the game 4-1 after 25 minutes of action with a couple goals of his own. This wasn’t the sexiest 60 minutes of hockey the Flyers have played, but ultimately they come away with two points, the scoreboard looks good, and they have breathing room in the playoff race.

I’ll take it! First period Highlight: Trevor Zegras scores a pair of goals, including one on the power play, in the first 3:40 of the game to give the Flyers a 2-0 lead. The first one was set up by an Owen Tippett individual effort to take the puck in the zone and around the net, finding Travis Sanheim as he cut into the slot on the short side, and the Sanheim fed Zegras on the backdoor.

The second goal was off a beautiful pass on a power play rush from Porter Martone. Ziggy now stands at 25 goals on the season, a new career-high. What I want to see next period: While the fast start was great, the Devils woke up, outshooting the Flyers 10-2 over the final 15ish minutes of the period.