Joel Farabee of the Philadelphia Flyers and Connor Dewar of the Toronto Maple Leafs exchanged blows during the first period of an NHL game on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)



The Toronto Maple Leafs extended their winning streak to five games by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in a thrilling match on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. The team’s key players, Auston Matthews and John Tavares, each contributed a goal and an assist, showcasing their star power.
The game’s deciding moment came with just 6:39 left on the clock when Matthew Knies scored the go-ahead goal, breaking the deadlock. This win also secured a clean sweep for Toronto in their home-and-home series with the Flyers, following their overtime victory on Sunday.

Toronto’s goaltender, Joseph Woll, put up a stellar performance, stopping 30 shots and frustrating the Flyers’ attempts to level the score. For Philadelphia, Travis Konecny was a standout, netting both goals for his team.

Takeaways from the Game

  • Toronto Maple Leafs: John Tavares, at 34 years old, continues to impress. With this game, he reached the 20-goal mark for the 15th time in his 16-season career, proving he remains a vital asset for the Leafs.
  • Philadelphia Flyers: The Flyers’ struggles at home persist. With this loss, their record at the Wells Fargo Centre now stands at 8-10-1, a far cry from their traditionally strong home performances.

A Heated Start,


Tensions were high from the outset, fuelled by a controversial moment in their previous matchup. Max Domi of the Leafs had been fined $5,000 for elbowing Garnet Hathaway on Sunday. The Flyers wasted no time retaliating, as Joel Farabee and Connor Dewar dropped gloves just 4:47 into the game. The intense fight set the tone for a physically demanding contest.

Key Stat and Goalie Troubles for the Flyers
For Philadelphia, goal-tending remains a significant concern. With Sam Ersson sidelined for the third game in a row due to a lower-body injury, Ivan Fedotov made back-to-back starts for the first time since November. Fedotov managed 14 saves, but the Flyers’ defence left him vulnerable during critical moments.

The Maple Leafs’ victory highlights their growing momentum and solid teamwork, as they continue to assert themselves as playoff contenders. Meanwhile, the Flyers are left searching for consistency, especially at home and in their goal-tending lineup.

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