In a thrilling overtime showdown, Rasmus Ristolainen's decisive goal propelled the Philadelphia Flyers to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. The game, characterized by tight defense and strategic play, saw Joel Farabee score the Flyers' initial goal, while Samuel Ersson stood tall between the pipes with 27 saves. The Red Wings struggled, managing only one goal from Ben Chiarot, marking their third consecutive loss and fourth in five games.

Critical moments unfolded as Alex Lyon of the Red Wings made standout saves, including key stops against Travis Konecny and Noah Cates, keeping the game tied long enough for overtime. The Flyers welcomed Rodrigo Abols to the NHL, making his debut as the oldest rookie for the franchise since 2017.