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Three Stars of the Game

3. Brian Elliott: 23 saves, .920 save percentage

2. Jonathan Marchessault: 1 Goal

​1. Wayne Simmonds: 2 Goals, 7 Hits

October 5, 2018 12:47 AM ET

5-2 win for the Flyers in the end, who dominated throughout the game. The Golden Knights were not bad though, just outplayed by the Flyers, who might be a dark horse for the Stanley Cup if they keep up performances like this one.

October 5, 2018 12:45 AM ET

(0:00): Flyers just keeping their defense in check for the last minute. Konecny skated up in the final seconds and took a shot, but it only hit the pipe.

October 5, 2018 12:42 AM ET

(1:40): Flyers were almost punished as the puck bounced back in the crease and Elliott almost didn't notice before Vegas tapped it in.

October 5, 2018 12:39 AM ET

(4:00): A good chance for the Flyers as Raffl got space enough for a wrist shot between defenders and Reilly Smith drives the puck through two zones up the other end, but his shot is saved by Elliott.

October 5, 2018 12:36 AM ET

(6:10): Flyers have been very solid in their defense, a great game by the young star Nolan Patrick, who got saddled with a lot of defensive responsibility.

October 5, 2018 12:32 AM ET

(8:19): The building is rocking with Vegas fans, pushing their players' limits to try and find a comeback in this game.

October 5, 2018 12:26 AM ET

(11:32): GOAL! Bellemare, a former Flyer, scores shorthanded after turning over the puck and sending Elliott the wrong way. 5-2 Flyers.

October 5, 2018 12:22 AM ET

(11:48): Flyers on another power play after Holden takes a penalty.

October 5, 2018 12:21 AM ET

(12:40): ​Vegas get a 3-on-2 as the Flyers' power play ends, Reilly Smith gets a good wrist shot, but Elliott continues to be solid as he has been throughout the game.

October 5, 2018 12:19 AM ET

(14:39): It's Haula again, his third penalty of the game!

October 5, 2018 12:15 AM ET

(15:31): A great work by Flyers' penalty kill and they will now have a power play of their own!

October 5, 2018 12:14 AM ET

(17:44): A huge opportunity for Vegas as McDonald gets called for interference and the Golden Knights are 5-on-3 for a minute and 17 seconds!

October 5, 2018 12:11 AM ET

(18:02): Karlsson one-timed it, but the puck flew wide of Elliott's net.

October 5, 2018 12:10 AM ET

(18:27): Radko Gudas takes a penalty and Vegas have a man advantage early in the third.

October 5, 2018 12:09 AM ET

The final period has begun!

October 5, 2018 12:06 AM ET

(0:00): The second period is over. The Flyers are up 5-1, but the Golden Knights seemed to have the momentum towards the end of the period, which we might see the result of in the third.

October 4, 2018 11:48 PM ET

(2:03): Nothing significant, but the self-proclaimed "strongest man in the league" Ryan Reaves just bounced off Ivan Provorov like a gumball.

October 4, 2018 11:45 PM ET

(2:50): A nice move by Vegas, Marchessault ends up taking the shot, but Elliott has it covered.

October 4, 2018 11:43 PM ET

(4:04): Haula was incredibly close to making amends! The Golden Knights turned over the puck in the neutral zone, Haula takes the shot, beats Elliott, but hits the crossbar.

October 4, 2018 11:40 PM ET

(4:56): A good job by Vegas on this penalty kill, Flyers haven't had a big chance in the first 90 seconds and Carpenter for Vegas had a shot.

October 4, 2018 11:38 PM ET

(6:20): Flyers have a power play after Haula has been sat on the bench for unsportsmanlike conduct, his second penalty of the game.

October 4, 2018 11:37 PM ET

(6:23): A fight has broken out between Pacioretty, McDonald, and Hagg, after the Vegas man slashed the goalie after the whistle.

October 4, 2018 11:35 PM ET

(7:24): Neither team has really produced a big opportunity since the TV break, Vegas do not look very likely to launch a comeback, but anything is possible in hockey!

October 4, 2018 11:33 PM ET

(9:31): Vegas made a goaltender change during the TV break, Malcolm Subban is now in the net for the Golden Knights.

October 4, 2018 11:27 PM ET

(10:10): Flyers seem completely in control of the game right now, Vegas struggling to break through into the Flyers' zone with possession.

October 4, 2018 11:24 PM ET

(12:43): GOAL! A brilliant redirect by Scott Laughton to make it 5-1! Not a goal you expect to see from your fourth line. The game is not even at its halfway point and we might see Fleury leave the ice soon.

October 4, 2018 11:22 PM ET

(13:49): GOAL! Robert Hagg gets his second point of the game after a beautiful assist by Van Riemsdyk. Vegas seem to be getting left behind, as they are down by three.

October 4, 2018 11:20 PM ET

(15:27): A huge chance for the Flyers to make it four! Laughton sees the open net, but his tap-in is blocked by McNabb.

October 4, 2018 11:18 PM ET

(16:02): Karlsson tried a shot off of the faceoff but put it too wide.

October 4, 2018 11:17 PM ET

3-1 Flyers!

October 4, 2018 11:15 PM ET

(17:02): GOAL! Wayne Simmonds gets his second of the night on the power play. Nosek lost his stick early on and Flyers kept themselves on the puck the entire time. A brilliant power play. Jakub Voracek also earned the 400th assist of his career.

October 4, 2018 11:15 PM ET

(18:49)Haula centered the puck but Pacioretty's shot is blocked by Patrick. Flyers then get their first powerplay after a slashing call against Haula.

October 4, 2018 11:11 PM ET

(19:17): A feeling-out process to begin the second, Flyers ice the puck early on.

October 4, 2018 11:09 PM ET

The second period will begin shortly!

October 4, 2018 11:07 PM ET

(0:00):  First period ends, Flyers lead 2-1 in their season opener over the Golden Knights, a stunning game so far! 

October 4, 2018 10:50 PM ET

(1:17): GOAL! Flyers take a 2-1 lead late in the first period! Lindberg stops the puck on the line and Wayne Simmonds taps it in!

October 4, 2018 10:48 PM ET

(1:40): Nolan Patrick and William Carrier seemed to get in a bit of a tussle, but a fight hasn't broken out.

October 4, 2018 10:46 PM ET

(4:25): Some chaotic play here, Vegas struggled to get out of their own zone and start a move, Flyers ended up controlling the puck for an uncharacteristically long time.

October 4, 2018 10:44 PM ET

(6:38): Marchessault gets a shot at Elliott, but the rebound does not fall favorably to Vegas.

October 4, 2018 10:41 PM ET

(8:38): GOAL! 1-1! Oskar Lindblom gets a breakaway, drags Fleury left, and goes even further left and gets it in despite the tight angle. Sanheim and Voracek get assists!

October 4, 2018 10:38 PM ET

(9:51): The powerplay has expired with Vegas getting just one shot, a brilliant penalty kill by the Flyers and they are back to full strength.

October 4, 2018 10:34 PM ET

(11:52):  Pacioretty has his shot blocked by Gostisberre and James Van Riemsdyk takes the first penalty of the game, tripping up Erik Haula.

October 4, 2018 10:31 PM ET

1-0 Vegas!

October 4, 2018 10:27 PM ET

(13:22): GOAL! Jonathan Marchessault scores the first goal of the new season for the Vegas Golden Knights. Jon Merrill and goalie Marc-Andre Fleury pick up their first assist each!

October 4, 2018 10:27 PM ET

(13:42): Bellemare comes up with a beautiful shot, but Elliott has it covered.

October 4, 2018 10:25 PM ET

(14:47): Vegas' fourth line gets a three-on-two, but can't produce a shot from it.

October 4, 2018 10:24 PM ET

(16:27): Shea Theodore hits the post from the blue line and William Karlsson can't put the rebound in. Biggest chance of the game so far.

October 4, 2018 10:22 PM ET

(17:40): The rookie Vorobyov got a chance after Simmonds found him driving between the circles, but the young Russian didn't get enough on the  puck to beat Fleury.

October 4, 2018 10:21 PM ET

(18:18):  Nosek drives into the zone and we have our first interruption in the game as it was offside.

October 4, 2018 10:19 PM ET

(19:05): Stastny finds some space between the defenders, takes a shot off the backhand but doesn't find the net.

October 4, 2018 10:18 PM ET

And the puck has been dropped in Vegas!

October 4, 2018 10:16 PM ET

We are now mere minutes away from the puck drop!

October 4, 2018 10:08 PM ET

The Golden Knights are missing Cody Eakin and Alex Tuch opening night, but will debut their shiny new additions  Paul Stastny and Max Pacioretty.

October 3, 2018 10:45 PM ET

The Flyers are not weakened by any significant injuries coming into the season, and will likely have a new rookie in their roster. 21-year-old Mikhail Vorobyov is expected to make his debut, probably as a third-line center.

October 3, 2018 10:39 PM ET

This is the season opener for both teams. Both will be looking to start their season with a win, and as both were playoff teams, we can expect a great contest.

October 3, 2018 10:00 PM ET

Welcome to Vavel's coverage of the NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Vegas Golden Knights. Follow along for updates!

October 3, 2018 9:57 PM ET
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