Flyers Edge Wild in Shootout Thriller

In a tightly contested matchup, the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in a shootout at the Grand Casino Arena on March 13, 2026. This victory marks the Flyers' third consecutive win over the Wild in their season series, having previously won both earlier meetings this season. The Flyers now hold a 2-0 series lead against Minnesota.

The game began with the Flyers taking an early lead in the first period when Emil Andrae scored his second goal of the season, assisted by Trevor Zegras. The Wild responded in the second period with a goal from Matt Boldy, who netted his 37th goal of the season with assists from Mats Zuccarello and Quinn Hughes. Shortly thereafter, Kirill Kaprizov put the Wild ahead 2-1, scoring his 38th goal of the season, again with Hughes providing an assist along with Brock Faber.

However, the Flyers equalized in the third period with a goal from Owen Tippett, who scored his 22nd goal of the season. The game remained tied at 2-2, forcing the match into a shootout. In the shootout, Travis Konecny scored the decisive goal for the Flyers, securing the victory.

Both teams came into this game with varying recent forms. The Minnesota Wild had a home record of 38-16-12 and were 7-3 in their last ten games, averaging 4.1 goals scored and 2.7 goals allowed per game. They had a slight winning streak of one game prior to this match, having won against the Utah Mammoth 5-0 in their last outing. Conversely, the Philadelphia Flyers, with an away record of 31-23-11, were 6-4 in their last ten games, averaging 2.5 goals scored and 2.5 goals allowed per game. They also entered the game with a one-game winning streak, having defeated the Washington Capitals 4-1 in their most recent match.

In terms of home and away performance, the Wild had a strong home record but faced challenges against the Flyers, who have now proven to be a tough opponent for them this season. The Flyers' ability to perform well on the road has been notable, as they continue to secure important wins away from home.

Injuries played a significant role in this matchup. The Minnesota Wild were missing key players, including Zach Bogosian (lower body), Filip Gustavsson (hip), Jonas Brodin (foot), and Joel Eriksson Ek (heel). The Philadelphia Flyers also had notable absences, with Noah Cates (foot), Owen Tippett (abdomen), and Ty Murchison (upper body) all sidelined.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Wild as the favorites at -225, with a spread of -1.5 and a total set at 5.5. The over odds were at -130.0, while the under odds were at 110.0. The moneyline reflected the Wild's status as favorites at -225, while the Flyers were at +185.

Conditions for the game were typical for a hockey match, with both teams showcasing their skills in a competitive environment. Fans were treated to a display of offensive talent, particularly from the Wild's scoring leaders, who consistently found ways to challenge the Flyers' defense.

Viewers should have watched for the dynamic playmaking of Quinn Hughes, who was involved in multiple scoring plays, and the goal-scoring prowess of both teams' forwards. The game highlighted the competitive nature of the NHL, with both teams fighting hard for points as the season progresses.