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🔔 PHI 2147
🏔️ COL 0303

Flyers at Avalanche

Flyers beat Avalanche 7–3 at Ball Arena on January 23, 2026.

🗓 📍 Ball Arena, Denver 🏒 2025-26 🔁 Season series tied 1–1
⚔️ Head-to-head

⭐ Three stars

Best games by the box score
1st star 🔔 PHI
Owen Tippett
3 G, 1 A
4 shots · 16:04 TOI
2nd star 🔔 PHI
Matvei Michkov
2 G, 1 A
5 shots · 14:31 TOI
3rd star 🔔 PHI
Samuel Ersson
32 saves
0.914 SV% · 3 GA

🚨 Scoring

10 goals · in order
1st period
🔔 Owen Tippett Go-ahead 1st · 15:02
1–0
🔔 Denver Barkey PP 1st · 18:57
2–0
2nd period
🏔️ Parker Kelly 2nd · 07:17
2–1
🏔️ Victor Olofsson Tying 2nd · 10:29
2–2
🔔 Bobby Brink Go-ahead 2nd · 11:01
Assists: Noah Cates · beat Mackenzie Blackwood
3–2
🏔️ Cale Makar Tying 2nd · 12:12
3–3
3rd period
🔔 Owen Tippett Go-ahead 3rd · 00:56
4–3
🔔 Matvei Michkov 3rd · 02:00
5–3
🔔 Owen Tippett SH 3rd · 10:24
Unassisted · beat Mackenzie Blackwood
6–3
🔔 Matvei Michkov Empty net 3rd · 16:53
Assists: Travis Konecny
7–3

📝 Game recap

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Flyers Dominate Avalanche 7-3 in Colorado

The Philadelphia Flyers rolled into Colorado and handed the Avalanche a convincing 7-3 defeat. The Flyers displayed a powerful offensive performance, scoring four goals in the third period to seal their victory.

Big Picture

This game showcased the Flyers’ offensive depth, as they were able to consistently pressure the Avalanche throughout the contest. Both teams exchanged goals, but Philadelphia's ability to capitalize on scoring chances ultimately set them apart. With this win, the Flyers assert their position in the playoff race, while the Avalanche will need to regroup after a disappointing home outing.

Turning Point

The turning point came early in the third period. Just 56 seconds in, Owen Tippett struck with his second goal of the night, giving the Flyers a 4-3 lead. This goal shifted the momentum firmly in Philadelphia's favor, as they followed it up with three more goals in the period. This burst of offense effectively put the game out of reach for the Avalanche.

Standout Performances

Owen Tippett was the star of the night, scoring a hat trick and contributing significantly to the Flyers’ offense. His relentless play not only added three goals but also boosted the confidence of his teammates. Alongside him, Matvei Michkov made an impact with two goals as well, indicating the strength of the Flyers' young talent.

For the Avalanche, Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas assisted on two pivotal goals, showcasing their playmaking abilities, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.

What It Means

This victory is crucial for the Flyers as they look to solidify their standing in a competitive Eastern Conference. The offensive explosion signifies that they can compete with high-pressure teams. Meanwhile, the Avalanche need to enhance their defensive play and find a way to respond when the momentum shifts against them.

In conclusion, the Flyers' ability to score quickly and in bunches was the key to their success against the Avalanche, presenting a challenge that the home team could not overcome. As the season unfolds, this game could serve as a turning point for both teams in contrasting directions.

🧩 Lines & pairings

Estimated from ice time
🔔Flyers
L1 Dvorak · Couturier · Konecny 19:53
L2 Cates · Zegras · Tippett 15:12
L3 Barkey · Michkov · Brink 13:51
L4 Pederson · Grundstrom · Hathaway 8:43
D1 Drysdale · Seeler 22:23
D2 Sanheim · York 21:49
D3 Juulsen · Andrae 14:35
🏔️Avalanche
L1 MacKinnon · Necas · Nelson 25:16
L2 Olofsson · Lehkonen · Nichushkin 16:29
L3 Drury · Kelly · Brindley 14:06
L4 Kiviranta · Makar · Bardakov 7:16
D1 Makar · Burns 22:08
D2 Manson · Malinski 17:48
D3 Girard · Ahcan 15:05

📊 Team stats

Away left · home right
🔔PHI COL🏔️
20 Shots on goal 35
1/2 Power play (goals / chances) 0/4
21 Hits 15
21 Blocked shots 10
5 Takeaways 3
23 Giveaways 11
8 Penalty minutes 4
PHI shooting 35.0% (7/20) COL shooting 8.6% (3/35)

🥅 Goaltending

Saves, shots faced and save percentage
🔔Flyers
32/35
.914 SV% · 3 GA · 59:54 TOI
🏔️Avalanche
13/19
.684 SV% · 6 GA · 57:38 TOI

🗺 Where the goals came from

10 of 10 goals located
Owen Tippett · 1st 15:02 · 1–0 Denver Barkey · 1st 18:57 · 2–0 Parker Kelly · 2nd 07:17 · 2–1 Victor Olofsson · 2nd 10:29 · 2–2 Bobby Brink · 2nd 11:01 · 3–2 Cale Makar · 2nd 12:12 · 3–3 Owen Tippett · 3rd 00:56 · 4–3 Matvei Michkov · 3rd 02:00 · 5–3 Owen Tippett · 3rd 10:24 · 6–3 Matvei Michkov · 3rd 16:53 · 7–3
PHI COL
The net is on the right for both teams. Hover a dot for the goal.

🔮 Period by period

AI
After 1st — 2–0
Flyers
Flyers — leading by 2 goals after 1st: 3-0-2 (60% win rate, 5 games)
Avalanche
Avalanche — trailing by 2 goals after 1st: 0-1 (0% win rate, 1 game)
After 2nd — 3–3
Flyers
Flyers — tied after 2nd: 4-1-3 (50% win rate, 8 games)
Avalanche
Avalanche — tied after 2nd: 3-1-3 (43% win rate, 7 games)
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❓ PHI vs COL, answered

Who won Flyers vs Avalanche on January 23, 2026?

Flyers won 7–3. The final score was Flyers 7, Avalanche 3.

Who scored for Flyers?

Owen Tippett (3), Matvei Michkov (2), Bobby Brink, Denver Barkey.

Who scored for Avalanche?

Cale Makar, Parker Kelly, Victor Olofsson.

How did the Flyers goalie play?

Samuel Ersson made 32 saves on 35 shots (.914 save percentage).

How did the Avalanche goalie play?

Mackenzie Blackwood made 13 saves on 19 shots (.684 save percentage).

Where is Flyers vs Avalanche played?

At Ball Arena in Denver, the Avalanche home rink.

What is the Flyers vs Avalanche season series?

Season series tied 1–1 after 2 games.

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