Michkov’s Night Fails as Ducks Rally Past Flyers 5-4

Late Surge Seals Win

The Anaheim Ducks overcame a slow start to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in a high-scoring affair on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Despite Matvei Michkov’s two-goal performance for the home team, Anaheim rallied with three unanswered goals in the second period before adding two more in the third to secure the road victory.

First Period: Flyers Take Control

Philadelphia opened the scoring early, establishing a 2-0 lead in the first period. Matvei Michkov struck first with a snap shot, assisted by Jamie Drysdale and Trevor Zegras. Shortly after, Porter Martone doubled the Flyers' advantage with a tip-in goal, also assisted by Travis Sanheim and Zegras, who finished with two helpers on the night.

Second Period: Ducks Erase Deficit

Anaheim began its comeback in the second period. Leo Carlsson got the Ducks on the board with a snap shot, powered by Cutter Gauthier’s assist. Philadelphia responded quickly when A.J. Greer tied the game at 2-2 with a snap shot, supported by Tim Washe and Tristan Luneau.

The momentum shifted again as Tyson Foerster put the Flyers back ahead 3-2 with a wrist shot assisted by Nick Seeler. However, Anaheim answered immediately. Judd Caulfield tied the score at 3-3 with a batted goal, assisted by Alex Killorn and Luneau.

Third Period: Anaheim Pulls Away

Tristan Luneau proved pivotal for the Ducks, scoring his first goal of the game with a snap shot in the third period. Assisted by Travis Mitchell, Luneau gave Anaheim its first lead of the final frame at 4-3. Beckett Sennecke extended the lead to 5-3 later in the period with a tip-in, credited with assists from Leo Carlsson and Jackson LaCombe.

Philadelphia attempted a late rally when Michkov scored his second goal of the game with a wrist shot. The effort was assisted by Martone and Noah Cates, making the final score 5-4.

Postgame Notes

Luneau was the top performer for Anaheim, recording one goal and two assists for three points. For Philadelphia, Michkov led all scorers with two goals and two points, while Zegras added two assists.

The loss drops the Flyers to 3-7-3 (9 PTS) on the season. The Ducks improve to 5-6-0 (10 PTS). The game was played at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA, with an attendance of 19,336.

Sources

ESPN