The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Edmonton Oilers by a score of 5-2, propelled by a dominant first period. The Flyers, with a record of 21-12-7, have now won four of their last six games. The Oilers, whose record stands at 20-16-6, have lost three of their last four contests.

The Flyers came out strong, establishing a 3-2 lead by the end of the first period. Denver Barkey scored his first NHL goal 7:16 into the first, assisted by Owen Tippett. Tippett himself also scored a goal and recorded an assist in the game. Travis Sanheim and Bobby Brink also contributed to the Flyers' scoring. Nick Seeler contributed a goal and an assist as well. Seeler's goal, his first of the season, came midway through the third period, extending the Flyers' lead.

Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard were the goal scorers for the Oilers. McDavid extended his point streak to 15 games, accumulating 14 goals and 22 assists during that span.

Flyers' goaltender Dan Vladar stopped 22 shots, achieving a personal best of 15 wins in a season in 24 starts. Calvin Pickard made 24 saves for the Oilers.

The Flyers went 3-2 on their five-game road trip.

Looking ahead, the Flyers will host the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, while the Oilers will host the Nashville Predators on the same day.