The Philadelphia Flyers bounced back from the firing of head coach John Tortorella with a thrilling 6-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Interim head coach Brad Shaw, stepping in on a bittersweet day, praised his players for their resilience and execution. Key performances came from Sean Couturier and Matvei Michkov, both of whom scored two goals. The Flyers took a commanding lead, capitalizing on scoring opportunities, while Samuel Ersson made crucial saves to secure the win against a struggling Canadiens squad.