NEWARK, N.J. – When Travis Konecny had an “A” for alternate captain sewn on his jersey last season, it was for good reason. But years before this, his teammates probably would have opted for an “L” because he had already evolved into a leader. The Flyers veteran right wing has elevated his game to a new, higher level this season.

The Philadelphia Flyers dismantled the Anaheim Ducks in Saturday’s game at Wells Fargo Center, winning in decisive fashion 6-0. But there was also some drama surrounding the contest, as it featured the return of former Flyers draft pick Cutter Gauthier to Philadelphia for the first time since he requested a trade out of town.

Konecny scored an empty-netter in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Devils. Konecny potted his 21st goal of 2024-25 in the final seconds of the third period. He has five tallies and eight helpers in his last 10 outings. Konecny has a team-leading 54 points through 47 games this season.

Bobby Brink and Travis Konecny scored in the third period, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Saturday.

Sean Couturier had a goal and an assist, Travis Konecny added three assists and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders 5-3.

Konecny notched three assists in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny tallied three assists during their victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday evening. Konecny would tally two of them in the second frame, one shorthanded and the other during 5-on-5 play.

Alex Bump scored two goals for No. 4 Western Michigan in a 5-1 win over North Dakota on Saturday night in Grand Forks, N.D.

Bobby Brink line. Now, the Flyers may have found something in a new line. Since the January 11th game against the Anaheim Ducks, Morgan Frost has been centering a line with Owen Tippett and Travis Konecny.

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Bobby Brink (10) celebrates with Noah Cates (27) and Tyson Foerster (71) after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

It wasn't the most exciting game. But sometimes, like goals, they don't ask how wins happen; they ask how many.