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Takeaways: Flyers unbeaten in 2026 with 5-2 shutdown victory over high-flying Oilers

Denver Barkey scored his first National Hockey League goal as the Flyers shut down the high-octane host Edmonton Oilers Saturday afternoon by a score of 5-2.

Jan 3, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (9) with Flyers center Denver Barkey (52) and Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) celebrates Barkey’s goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia Flyers were full marks on Saturday afternoon as Denver Barkey scored his first National Hockey League goal in a 5-2 victory over the host (and highly-talented) Edmonton Oilers.