The Anaheim Ducks ended a five-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. The Ducks, playing on the road, were led by Tristan Luneau, who contributed one goal and two assists. Leo Carlsson also had a notable performance, scoring a goal and assisting once against the Flyers, the team that initially signed him to a five-year, $90 million offer sheet earlier this year. Anaheim matched the contract, making Carlsson the highest-paid player in the league at 21 years old.

Philadelphia, coming off a three-game winning streak following a slow start of nine consecutive losses, was powered by Matvei Michkov, who scored his seventh and eighth goals of the season. Additional goals for the Flyers came from Porter Martone and Tyson Foerster. Trevor Zegras, now with Anaheim, added two assists against his former team.

The game showcased a tightly contested battle between the two teams, with both sides displaying strong offensive efforts. Anaheim’s ability to capitalize on key moments ultimately allowed them to overcome their recent slump, while Philadelphia sought to build on its recent momentum despite the close loss.