The Philadelphia Flyers continue to soar towards a playoff spot, with a dominant 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. The Flyers' offensive powerhouse, Trevor Zegras and Tyson Foerster, both scored twice in the game, while goaltender Dan Vladar shut down the Devils with 23 saves.

This win marks the Flyers' third straight victory and their sixth win in their last eight games. They have amassed an impressive 92 points, just four behind the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Metropolitan Division.

The Flyers have been on a remarkable run since their 6-2 loss to the Rangers on March 9th, with an impressive 11-3-1 record. This surge has propelled them into a playoff position, after being on the outside looking in for most of the season.

Zegras, the 25-year-old forward acquired from Anaheim last June, opened the scoring just under two minutes into the game. He continued his hot streak with a power play goal at 3:38, his 25th goal of the season. He also added an assist on Foerster's second goal of the game, solidifying his position as second on the team in points with 65.

Foerster, who has been a key player for the Flyers all season, also had an impressive performance with two goals and an assist. His linemate Matvei Michkov assisted on both of his goals, showcasing their strong chemistry on the ice.

The Devils' lone goal came from Cody Glass in the first period, but it was not enough to stop the Flyers' offensive onslaught. Nick Seeler added an empty-net goal to seal the deal for the Flyers.

Vladar, in his first season with the Flyers, continued to impress with his 27th win of the season. He has been a crucial part of the team's success, surpassing his previous high of 14 wins in a season with the Calgary Flames in 2022-23.

The Flyers have missed the playoffs for the last five seasons and have only played in one home playoff series since 2018. However, with their recent surge, they are looking to make a strong push towards a deep playoff run.

The Flyers have four games remaining in the regular season, with two road games against the Detroit Red Wings and Winnipeg Jets, followed by two home games against the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens. They will need to continue their strong play to solidify their spot in the playoffs.

Meanwhile, the Devils will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons and recently announced the departure of their general manager, Tom Fitzgerald. They will look to finish the season strong, starting with a home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.

The Flyers will be looking to continue their momentum as they head to Detroit to face the Red Wings on Thursday, while the Devils will aim to bounce back against the Penguins. Keep an eye on the Flyers as they make their push towards the playoffs, and follow the latest NHL news on AP News.