Flyers vs Oilers kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET today from Rogers Place as Edmonton aims to shake off a devastating 6-2 loss to Boston. Philadelphia enters the afternoon matchup riding momentum from recent success in the Eastern Conference.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Game Time: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
- Flyers Record: 20-12-7 (3rd in Metropolitan Division)
- Oilers Record: 20-15-6 (1st in Pacific Division)
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Edmonton ended 2025 on a sour note with a 6-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on New Year’s Eve. The home defeat snapped a three-game winning streak at Rogers Place and left the Oilers eager to start 2026 fresh.
The Pacific Division leaders have won 9 of their last 15 games but showed defensive vulnerabilities against Boston. Connor McDavid notched an assist in the loss, keeping him involved despite the team’s struggles.
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Philadelphia arrives in Edmonton with a 20-12-7 record, sitting third in the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers have maintained competitive form throughout the early season.
Trevor Zegras leads the Flyers with 37 points in 39 games after his trade acquisition from the Ducks. The center recently completed a nine-game points streak before going without a point in two of the last three contests.
Matchup Breakdown and Team Statistics
| Category | Flyers | Oilers |
| Record | 20-12-7 | 20-15-6 |
| Goals Per Game | 2.92 | 3.34 |
| Goals Against Per Game | 2.85 | 3.32 |
| Shots Per Game | 25.9 | 28.7 |
Key Players and Injury Report to Monitor
For the Flyers, Christian Dvorak and Travis Konecny will anchor the top line alongside Zegras. The club will be without Tyson Foerster due to a bicep injury.
Edmonton counters with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman flanking McDavid on the top line. The Oilers recalled Isaac Howard and Quinn Hutson from the AHL on Friday to bolster their forward group. Goaltender Calvin Pickard is expected to start in net.
What Will Determine the Afternoon Matchup’s Outcome?
Edmonton’s power play execution will be critical against a Flyers penalty kill ranked 8th overall. The Oilers must tighten their defensive structure after surrendering six goals midweek.
Philadelphia’s depth scorers beyond their top line will face Darnell Nurse and Evan Bouchard on the blue line. The afternoon start time adds a unique dimension to how both teams execute their transitions and maintain focus.
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