Flyers use physical play to break winless streak against Utah
Travis Konecny recorded a goal and an assist in his return, while Matvei Michkov reached double digits in scoring.
By Kevin Iyer ·
The Philadelphia Flyers ended a three-game winless streak with a 6-3 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Sunday, powered by the return of center Travis Konecny. Konecny, who had missed 10 games due to a lower-body injury, contributed a goal and an assist in his first game back. He also delivered four hits, establishing an early physical edge for Philadelphia.
Konecny broke the 1-1 tie at 1:06 of the second period by banking a shot past Utah goaltender Karel Vejmelka. Later in the game, he positioned Christian Dvorak for a one-timer from the high slot that extended the Flyers' lead to 4-1. Owen Tippett also returned to the lineup after missing the previous six games with an upper-body injury.
Matvei Michkov opened the scoring for Philadelphia, making him the first Flyer to reach 10 goals in his first 17 games of a season since Konecny accomplished that feat in 2023. Dvorak and Noah Cates each finished with a goal and an assist. Oliver Bonk added another goal for the home team, while Dan Vladar stopped 19 shots to secure the win.
The Utah Mammoth responded with goals from Dmitri Simashev, Mikhail Sergachev, and Logan Cooley. Cooley scored his eighth of the season on the power play before Cole Knuble sealed the result with an empty-netter. Vejmelka made 15 saves in the defeat, continuing a pattern of alternating wins and losses for Utah over its last eight games.
Both teams return to action on Tuesday night. The Mammoth will continue their six-game road trip in Toronto, while the Flyers will host Minnesota at home.
