It wasn’t pretty, but it was exactly the kind of game the Philadelphia Flyers have learned to win.
In a battle against a physical Predators team, the Flyers managed to grind out a 2-1 victory— their third straight win—by relying on timely scoring, improved goaltending, and a relentless work ethic that has defined their season.
This was not a high-flying offensive showcase. It was a scrappy, hard-fought, playoff-style game where every shift mattered, every blocked shot counted, and every battle along the boards felt like it could tilt the outcome. And in those conditions, the Flyers proved once again that they can handle themselves.
1. Ivan Fedotov Delivered When the Flyers Needed Him Most
After a couple of rough outings, Ivan Fedotov needed a game like this. So did the Flyers.
While it wasn’t the busiest night for him in terms of overall shots faced, Fedotov came up big in key moments—especially in the second period when the Predators started to tilt the ice in their favor. He was particularly sharp with his pads, making several critical stops in tight to keep the Flyers in control.
“I feel good. Hopefully everybody feels good right now,” Fedotov said postgame. “It was a great win for us. Everybody played well and stayed with the structure.”
That structure, especially in the defensive zone, helped ease some of the pressure on Fedotov, but he still had to battle through some difficult situations—including a moment where he was forced to play without his stick for an extended stretch.
“It’s a tough situation,” he said. “We have to speak more. I understand the defensemen have to think about how to play the puck and not about talking with the goalie. I understand that. Everybody wants to do better for everybody. Of course, not a very good couple of moments, so we have to figure out how to have better communication for each other.”
Fedotov’s performance earned praise from interim head coach Brad Shaw, who highlighted his ability to make the kinds of saves that allow the Flyers to absorb mistakes without immediately paying for them.
“It kind of reminded me of the game in Winnipeg where he made some real tough, big-moment saves that gave us a chance to make a mistake and not have to pick it out of our net,” Shaw said. “For a team that’s where we are right now, that can really go a long way.”
Brad Shaw compared Ivan Fedotov’s game tonight to the one he had in Winnipeg, saying he made some “huge, tough saves” to keep the #LetsGoFlyers in. Mentioned there was some puck touches to clean up, but pointed out that’s a defense responsibility as much as it is the goalie’s.
— Siobhan Nolan (@SGNolan) April 1, 2025
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