The Flyers beat the Wild 2-1 in overtime, with Noah Cates scoring his first career OT goal.

The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Minnesota Wild 2-1 in overtime on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with Noah Cates scoring his first career overtime goal. The Wild, who had a 2-3-1 record, took a third-period lead but were outshot and lost despite improved intensity. Vladimir Tarasenko scored their only goal. The Flyers, coming off a loss to Winnipeg, improved to 2-2-1, while the Wild earned their first point on a five-game trip. The game, streamed on ESPN+ and Fubo, featured projections favoring a high-scoring outcome.