Owen Tippett Explodes for Four Points, Driving Flyers' Offense with Top Line

Owen Tippett erupted for a goal and three assists, going plus-4 in Friday's 6-5 shootout win over the Blues. His line, alongside Trevor Zegras and Christian Dvorak, was responsible for all five of the Flyers' regulation goals. Tippett, a 25-year-old forward, improved his performance last season with 28 goals and 53 points in 78 games, up from 27 goals and 49 points in 2022-23. He finished 11th in the 2023-24 campaign with 289 shots on net and also contributed defensively with 69 blocked shots and 125 hits. Anticipated to maintain a top-six role and a spot on the first power-play unit in 2024-25, his ability to generate shots and deliver hits makes him an appealing fantasy option, particularly in keeper/dynasty formats. Drafted 10th overall by the Panthers in 2017, he was traded to Philadelphia in the Claude Giroux deal, where he averaged 17:26 of ice time in his first full season, posting 27 goals and 49 points in 77 outings. He previously spent 2019-20 with AHL Springfield, racking up 19 goals and 40 points in 46 contests.