Matvei Michkov and Sean Couturier were the stars of the show when the Philadelphia Flyers emerged victorious over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, clinching a 6-3 win. Both players showcased their skills with each scoring a goal and providing two assists. Owen Tippett also shone brightly, scoring two goals for the Flyers.

Edmonton Oilers’ coach, Kris Knoblauch, acknowledged the team’s shaky defense that resulted in breakaways and 2-on-0 situations, which he described as not a very good, sound effort defensively.

In the first game after the 4 Nations break, the Flyers started strong with Michkov scoring in the first period. He cleverly followed up his missed shot by slotting the rebound past the Oilers’ goalkeeper, Stuart Skinner, who managed to make 26 saves during the game.

Michkov’s skill was further demonstrated in the second period when he made two no-look passes, which resulted in additional goals for the Flyers. Couturier was the recipient of a cross-ice pass from Michkov, and he also assisted in Tippett’s second goal.

Couturier’s goal marked a significant milestone in his career, being his 200th. Tippett, who had missed the last five games due to an upper-body injury, also scored in the second period. This was his first goal in a month.

Andrei Kuzmenko and Rasmus Ristolainen added to Philadelphia’s tally, while Leon Draisaitl, John Klingberg, and Mattias Ekholm scored for the Oilers. Despite the loss, Draisaitl’s goal was a standout moment as it was his 41st of the season, leading the league.

The Oilers’ Darnell Nurse commented on the team’s defensive shortcomings, stating they failed to deny the line and weren’t quick enough to get back, which had a detrimental effect against a skilled team like the Flyers.

Samuel Ersson, the Flyers’ goalkeeper, made 15 saves during the game.

As the teams move forward, the Oilers will face the Washington Capitals on Sunday, while the Flyers will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.