Tippett’s Second Hat Trick Powers Flyers Over NHL-Leading Avalanche 7-3

In a thrilling encounter, the Philadelphia Flyers triumphed over the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche, clinching a 7-3 victory in Denver. This game marked Owen Tippett’s second career hat trick, contributing significantly to the win against the struggling Avalanche.

Tippett Shines with a Hat Trick

Owen Tippett set the tone early by scoring the first goal in the first period. He later netted two more goals in the third period, finishing the game with one assist. His performance pushed his total to 18 goals for the season.

Key Players’ Contributions

• Matvei Michkov added two goals and one assist.
• Denver Barkey and Bobby Brink each contributed one goal.
• Goaltender Samuel Ersson made 32 saves to secure the win.

This victory was part of a successful three-game road trip for the Flyers, finishing with a record of 2-0-1. The team’s solid performance not only disrupted Colorado’s momentum but also marked the unfortunate 25th reunion of the 2001 Stanley Cup championship team in attendance, including legends such as Joe Sakic, Ray Bourque, and Peter Forsberg.

Struggling Avalanche

The Avalanche scored three goals during the game, courtesy of Cale Makar, Parker Kelly, and Victor Olofsson. Nathan MacKinnon had two assists, managing to retain the NHL scoring lead with 87 points.

Despite this, the Avalanche faced their second home regulation loss of the season, bringing their homestand record to 3-3-1. Goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood allowed six goals on just 19 shots, making it a challenging return for him after a lower-body injury.

Next Matches

Following this game, the Flyers will host the New York Islanders on Monday night. Meanwhile, the Avalanche will head to Toronto on Sunday, seeking to bounce back from this setback.