The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in overtime at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Noah Cates scored the winning goal 2:17 into overtime, assisted by Matvej Mitjkov. Luke Glendening opened the scoring for Philadelphia at 2:51 of the first period, assisted by Cam York and Garnet Hathaway.
Owen Tippett made it 2-0 at 7:53 of the second period, assisted by Travis Sanheim. Cutter Gauthier scored for Anaheim at 19:20 of the second period, assisted by Pavel Mintjukov. Leo Carlsson tied the game 2-2 with 1:54 left in the third period, assisted by Troy Terry and Cutter Gauthier.
According to reports, Carlsson was praised as the team's best player in the game. The Flyers have won five straight road games, while the Ducks reportedly need to improve their starts to games. Anaheim remains in first place in the Pacific Division, and Philadelphia is in fifth place in the Metropolitan Division.
Anaheim's next game is against Utah Mammoth on March 21, and Philadelphia's next game is against Los Angeles Kings on March 20.