Travis Konecny recorded a goal and an assist in his return from a lower-body injury to help the Philadelphia Flyers secure a 6-3 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The win snapped a three-game losing skid for Philadelphia and marked the Flyers' highest single-game scoring output of the season.
Konecny Leads Flyers Return
Konecny, who had been sidelined for 10 games due to a lower-body injury, provided an immediate boost to the Flyers' lineup. His performance was part of a scoring surge that saw Philadelphia reach a season-high six goals, surpassing their previous season-high of five goals in a loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Oct. 24.
Second Period Surge
The Flyers' victory was characterized by a dominant second period, which coach Rick Tocchet described as one of their better periods of the season. "We checked really well, we were above them, came up with some loose pucks. That's how we got our chances," Tocchet said. The scoring in that period included a goal by Konecny at 1:06, assisted by Jamie Drysdale and Christian Dvorak, and a goal by Noah Cates at 5:50, assisted by Travis Sanheim and Drysdale.
Mammoth Struggle to Respond
The Mammoth, who entered the game with a 9-6-0 record, struggled to maintain momentum after a competitive start. Utah's scoring was led by Dmitriy Simashev, who tied the game 1-1 in the first period, and Logan Cooley, who scored a power-play goal in the third period. Other goals for Utah came from Mikhail Sergachev and Cooley, who finished the game with two points on a three-game point streak.
Coaching Reaction
Mammoth coach Andre Tourigny expressed disappointment regarding his team's lack of composure during the game. "Liked our start, I think we started with a lot of energy, ... and then in the second period when things did not go our way, I didn't like the way we reacted," Tourigny said. He noted that the team failed to defend with the same pace and drive they exhibited early in the match.
Late Game Intensity
The game featured several high-intensity moments and penalties. In the third period, Simon Benoit received a two-minute minor for tripping and a five-minute major for fighting at 11:55, while Utah's Lawson Crouse also received a two-minute minor for roughing and a five-minute major for fighting at the same time. Despite the late momentum shift, Philadelphia's Cole Knuble added an empty-net goal at 18:26 to seal the 6-3 win.
Flyers Statistical Highlights
The Flyers' victory brings their record to 4-8-4. In the game, Jamie Drysdale recorded three assists, while Noah Cates contributed both a goal and an assist. Philadelphia's victory was also highlighted by the performance of Matvei Michkov, who scored his 10th goal of the season on a play involving a Porter Martone centering pass.
Goaltending and Attendance
Utah's goaltender Karel Vejmelka made 15 saves on 20 shots, recording a .750 save percentage. On the Philadelphia side, Dan Vladar made 19 saves on 20 shots to secure the win. The game was played in front of an attendance of 18,378 spectators at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
